This article is about the use of CD-ROM databases in order to analyze and interpret primary sources. National History Standards insists that effective history teaching is not simply the retention of names and dates but students should understand history as a problem solving activity. Students should be given assignments like writing historical narratives based on critical analysis of historical records such as journals, letters, and old newspapers. Critical inquiry into history allows students to participate in debates about the past and learn history as a process of contention, construction, and revision.
I chose this article because a comprehensive database those students can access which allows them to really understand history in context. The article is helpful because it includes good descriptions of assignment that can be used n conjunction with using a CD-ROM database in the classroom. Also the article lists many different databases of many different subjects so no matter what you teach your subject will probably have a database that you can use in teaching your class. In conclusion databases will help students think critically and learn to interpret information which are tangible benefits to students that directly relates to my research. This is an A posting.
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