"The New England Way": Teaching over the Stereotypes.

Cole, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ482463

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Publication Date: 1993

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"The New England Way": Teaching over the Stereotypes.

Cole, Robert A.

New England Journal of History, v50 n2 p15-30 Fall 1993

Maintains that most history teachers perpetuate the stereotype of the Puritans of colonial history as a dour, austere, intolerant group. Contends that recent historiography indicates that the Puritans laughed, treated Native Americans and African Americans with respect, and enjoyed music and other cultural pleasures. (CFR)

Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Colonial History (United States), Ethnic Groups, Historiography, History Instruction, Primary Sources, Religion Studies, Religious Cultural Groups, Secondary Education, Social History, Stereotypes, Teaching Methods, United States History

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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