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Peer reviewedMitchell, William I. – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Argues that effective history instruction requires students to think about content rather than merely reproduce it. Contends that this can be achieved best through peer interaction based on student research papers that require students to state opinions or positions. Provides an assignment example and a evaluation handout. (CFR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, History Instruction
