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In Search of America's Past : Learning to Read History in Elementary School

by Bruce Vansledright
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In Search of America's Past : Learning to Read History in Elementary School - Thryft
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Reimagine history education.

In Search of America's Past is a great read for educators who want to engage their students in a more meaningful and critical understanding of history beyond memorization. VanSledright's approach emphasizes inquiry and analysis to help young students think about history in a more nuanced way. The book provides practical examples and guidance, based on the author's own experiences, to help teachers change their approach to teaching history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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In Search of America's Past : Learning to Read History in Elementary School

by Bruce Vansledright
Save up to 68%
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ISBN: 9780807741924
Authors: Bruce Vansledright
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date of Publication: 2002-04-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, History
Related Topics: Personal Development, American History
Goodreads rating: 3.61
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Bruce VanSledright shows how young students can benefit from an investigative, inquiry-based approach to the study of history, as called for by the national standards. Addressing important questions about the teaching and learning of history in today’s diverse classrooms, this
 

Reimagine history education.

In Search of America's Past is a great read for educators who want to engage their students in a more meaningful and critical understanding of history beyond memorization. VanSledright's approach emphasizes inquiry and analysis to help young students think about history in a more nuanced way. The book provides practical examples and guidance, based on the author's own experiences, to help teachers change their approach to teaching history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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