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Henry, Michael – History Teacher, 2002
For over thirty years, teaching the United States history survey course has been the focus of the author's professional life. At both the high school and college level, he has introduced students to the sweep of American history from Jamestown to Watergate. During those years, he has grappled with the conundrum of how to make this often-unwieldy…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), United States History, Introductory Courses, Primary Sources