VanSledright, Bruce A. “Studying Colonization in Eighth Grade: What Can It Teach Us about the Learning Context of Current Reforms?” (1996)

Citation:

VanSledright, Bruce A. “Studying Colonization in Eighth Grade: What Can It Teach Us About the Learning Context of Current Reforms?” Theory and Research in Social Education 24(2) (1996): 107-45. http://www.socialstudies.org/cufa/trse

Abstract/Summary:

Describes a unit on North American colonization taught in an eighth-grade history class. Profiles the students' knowledge of colonial history before and after the class through in-depth interviews. Discusses current reform movements in social studies instruction and how they relate to this unit.

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ERIC