Historical Information And Judgment In Pupils Of Elementary Schools (1919)

By Marvin James Van Wagenen

Book Overview

Historical Information and Judgment in Pupils of Elementary Schools is a book written by Marvin James Van Wagenen in 1919. The book explores the importance of teaching history in elementary schools and how it can help develop critical thinking skills and improve judgment in young students. Van Wagenen argues that history is not just a subject to be memorized, but rather a tool for analyzing and understanding the world around us. He suggests that by studying historical events and figures, students can learn valuable lessons about human behavior, decision-making, and the consequences of actions. The book also delves into the methods and techniques that teachers can use to effectively teach history in the classroom. Van Wagenen emphasizes the importance of engaging students in the learning process and encouraging them to think critically about the information presented to them. Overall, Historical Information and Judgment in Pupils of Elementary Schools is a valuable resource for educators and anyone interested in the role of history education in developing young minds. It provides practical advice and insights into how to teach history in a way that is engaging, informative, and relevant to students' lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164670891
• ISBN13: 9781164670896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"