Thursday, May 31, 2012
I really enjoyed this textbook. It is definitely different from most history textbooks I've used in school or seen. It provides the same detailed information however I love all the other details it provides. I feel like the stories, pictures, art, and intersting facts in the sidebars are what made the book so interesting to me. These details would create a better connection for the students. I feel like students would be more interested in the content. The books reads more like a story book rather than your usual textbook.
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Can you envision actually using this in place of a more traditional text? Are there other applications that you see, such as ways to create classroom materials and activities that mimic the engaging presentation in Hakim's book?
ReplyDeleteI think stories are a great way to teach history, but we need to make sure they are in a larger context. Some of us who are linear may need a timeline or overall narrative where we can then place the story in context. It's definitely a challenge to reach all kinds of learners!
ReplyDeleteI really agree that this book is really fun with all the different facts presented. it is very easy reading that I know most kids would like to read and learn without even realizing that.
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