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Scarlett, Sarah Fayen; Lafreniere, Don; Trepal, Daniel J.; Arnold, John D. M.; Xie, Yichun – History Teacher, 2019
The investigation of time is at the heart of historians' pursuits. Many also recognize the importance of space, since the chronology of action and ideas necessarily occurs in the physical world. The conscious integration of time and space has found growing favor among scholars recently as the "spatial turn" has influenced research across…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Teaching Methods, Geographic Information Systems, Community Involvement
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Burkholder, Peter – History Teacher, 2014
This article seeks to promote contemplation, even debate, among history professors on how to balance factual content with historical thinking, with the latter term incorporating elements of critical thinking that are conspicuously absent in many college students. This study emphasizes the importance of thoughtful, deliberate course planning that…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, History Instruction, College Faculty, Course Content
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Rothney, John – History Teacher, 1987
Discusses the development of a twentieth century world history course, its possibilities, pitfalls, and rationale. Includes a course outline, readings, audio-visual materials, and discussion topics. (GEA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Ringrose, Daniel M. – History Teacher, 2001
Discusses the use of multimedia technology in history by providing case studies of projects within an urban history course and a course called "Men, Women, and War: Popular Memory and Public Understanding." Provides information on the teachers' expectations and addresses whether the project could be utilized at other universities. Includes a…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Educational Strategies