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Thomas, Jeffrey – Humanities, 1992
Reports findings indicating that high school U.S. history teachers spend more time teaching about the twentieth century than earlier eras. Indicates that the reverse is true of world history teachers. Suggests that both teacher groups rely heavily on textbooks, lectures, and discussion. Reveals that teachers desire greater home support for…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Research, Family School Relationship, History Instruction
Galambos, Louis; And Others – Humanities, 1990
Discusses the editing project that produced "The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower." Reassesses Eisenhower's military and presidential leadership and organizational abilities. Demonstrates Eisenhower's skill as a leader, covering 1942 to 1960. Examines Eisenhower's term as Columbia University's president. Includes three letters that are…
Descriptors: College Presidents, European History, Evaluation, Higher Education
Kaltenheuser, Skip – Humanities, 1991
Outlines projects organized by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council to celebrate the Bill of Rights bicentennial. Concentrates on a poster exhibit consisting of 12 panels depicting civil rights with accompanying essays. Stresses promoting the Bill of Rights' relevance to students' lives and the humanities role in teaching lessons from history and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
