Social Melodrama as the Method: The Civil Rights Movement.

Chilcoat, George W.

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ERIC Number: EJ460349

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Social Melodrama as the Method: The Civil Rights Movement.

Chilcoat, George W.

Social Studies Review, v31 n3 p120-28 Spr 1992

Discusses the use of melodrama as a method of historical research that provides students with an opportunity to study historical events and themes. Presents an activity based on the civil rights movement. Includes an example and handouts for creating a melodrama in class. (DK)

Descriptors: Civil Rights, History Instruction, Learning Activities, Secondary Education, Social Bias, Social Influences, Social Problems, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Theater Arts

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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