Teaching and Learning History in Elementary Schools - Tapa dura

Reseña del editor

This text presents a major advance in developing a knowledge base about children's historical learning and thinking. It questions the purposes and goals that different teachers establish for their history teaching, plus what children think and know about history.

Reseña del editor

In clear, concise language, the book deals with fundamental issues that must be addressed if teachers are to construct coherent and powerful history curricula:

-- What are the purposes and goals that different types of teachers establish for their history teaching?

-- What do children know and think about history, and what are the teaching implications for our schools?