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Beyond The Textbook: Teaching History Using Documents And Primary Sources-used
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Beyond The Textbook Is A Chronicle Of What Happened When Several 'Interesting Ideas' About Teaching And Learning History Were Put To The Test In Providence, Rhode Island, Public Schools. Here, Diverse Mainstream Students Used Documents And Primary Sources To Actually Construct History, Acting As Historians And Drawing Their Own Conclusions About The Past.Instead Of Offering A Single Model For Teachers To Copy, Beyond The Textbook Presents Nuanced Illustrations Of What 'Student Historian Theory' Looks Like In Action. Included Are Accounts Of Actual Classroom Lessons; Discussion Topics; Sample Handouts And Primary Sources; And Excerpts From Students' Writings. There Are Also Frank Recollections Of The Brainstorming, Collaborative Teaching, Curriculum Development, And Evaluation That Kobrin And His Colleagues Didas Well As Feedback From Their Students.Though Kobrin'S Case Studies Reflect The Experiences Of History And Social Studies Classes In Grades Seven Through Twelve, The Issues Raised Will Resonate With All Educators: How Much Do Textbooks Dictate The Curriculum? What Is Needed To Involve Students In Their School Work? How Are Higherlevel Thinking Skills Mastered? How Do Professional Teachers Continue To Develop Their Skills? Beyond The Textbook Does Not Offer Facile, Open Andshut Answers. Rather, It Opens Various Windows Revealing The Possibilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beyond the Textbook'? A: 'Beyond the Textbook' focuses on innovative approaches to teaching history through documents and primary sources, allowing students to engage actively as historians.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Beyond the Textbook' is David Kobrin.
- Q: What type of teaching strategies are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various teaching strategies that utilize primary sources and documents to foster critical thinking and student engagement in history.
- Q: What grades does this book target for its teaching methodologies? A: 'Beyond the Textbook' primarily targets history and social studies classes for grades seven through twelve.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Beyond the Textbook' contains a total of 98 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Beyond the Textbook' published? A: 'Beyond the Textbook' was published on May 6, 1996.
- Q: Does the book provide actual classroom examples? A: Yes, the book includes accounts of actual classroom lessons, discussion topics, and sample handouts.
- Q: What kind of feedback does the book include? A: 'Beyond the Textbook' includes feedback from students about their learning experiences and the teaching methods used.
- Q: Is this book suitable for teachers outside of history subjects? A: While it focuses on history and social studies, the issues raised are relevant to all educators interested in student engagement and critical thinking.