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The Problem of Objectivity

Dortmund, E. K. – Soc Stud, 1970

History, not being amenable to scientific method, requires subjective interpretation by the teacher. (DB)

Descriptors: Bias, History Instruction, History Textbooks, Scientific Methodology

American History Textbooks and Immigrants: Time for a Fair Shake

Peer reviewed

Rosen, Philip – Social Studies Journal, 1974

A review of the treatment of immigrants of the United States in history textbooks reveals a need for a more balanced, comprehensive and sympathetic view of all who came to this country. (Author/KM)

Descriptors: Bias, Cultural Background, Ethnic Studies, Historiography

Problems of Bias in History Textbooks.

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Romanowski, Michael H. – Social Education, 1996

Argues that oftentimes simple parallel constructions and choice of examples reflect an unconscious bias in history textbooks. Reveals a number of these, particularly related to the United States' treatment of minorities in World War II. Advocates using strategies to identify and challenge biases in history textbooks. (MJP)

Descriptors: Bias, Civil Liberties, Content Analysis, Critical Thinking

Using Critical Thinking for Conflict Resolution: The Case of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

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Hirsch, Judi – Social Studies Review, 1990

Outlines an inservice-teacher workshop, used in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, intended for high school teachers who focus on the modern Middle East. Defines the critical thinking process it recommends: questioning assumptions, gathering information, and evaluating material. Describes small-group sessions that evaluate textbooks and news…

Descriptors: Bias, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Current Events