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Tearing Down the Wall: Adventures in Active Learning.
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McAndrews, Lawrence J. – History Teacher, 1991
Describes three methods of active learning for an undergraduate history class: (1) debates over differing historical interpretations; (2) demonstrations of change and continuity between past and present in an historical issue; and (3) simulations of real or imaginary events. Includes instructions, evaluation information, and a course description.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Debate, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning
Use of Readability Formulas in Selecting American History Textbooks.
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Evans, Charles S. – Social Studies, 1987
Presents a study of United States History textbooks that identifies possible shortcomings of several readability formulas as tools in determining the appropriateness of reading materials. Suggests additional factors to consider when selecting textbooks and techniques to help students understand reading materials. (AEM)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Ability