Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ446508
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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Training Historians to Teach.
Shapiro, Susan
History Teacher, v25 n1 p55-61 Nov 1991
Discusses the importance of attracting and maintaining student interest when teaching history. Argues that students learn best when they participate. Recommends using open-ended questions to motivate students to the process of studying history, making choices, and looking for answers. Emphasizes the value of mentoring, continuing education, and experience in learning to teach. (DK)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Higher Education, History Instruction, Mentors, Problem Solving, Professional Continuing Education, Questioning Techniques, Secondary Education, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education, Teaching Experience, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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