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Direct linkde Oliveira, Luciana C. – History Teacher, 2010
The ability to read is well-recognized as essential to being successful in school history. To be able to read history textbooks effectively, students can be made aware of some features typical of history discourse. Knowledge of how nominal groups are functional in history discourse can help students and teachers engage with the meanings presented…
Descriptors: Reading Ability, Predictor Variables, Academic Achievement, Textbooks
Download full textChambliss, Marilyn; Richardson, Wendy; Torney-Purta, Judith; Wilkenfeld, Britt – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), 2007
Efforts to improve civic education face a conundrum. On the one hand, students report that they are more likely to learn about democracy and citizenship through reading textbooks than through any other activity and according to the National Education Association, reading is the gateway to learning in all content areas. However, reviews of textbook…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Grade 10, Textbooks, Student Motivation
