Wednesday, October 3, 2007
The Presentation of Knowledge in History
Knowledge is passed on in history through many different forums. Originally knowledge was passed orally from elders to younger people in groups or tribes. Today people can look anywhere and learn about history. Anything from a book to a family photo can tell someone a lot about past events. Many people who don't enjoy history see it a monotonous reading with many dates to memorize. I don't see it that way. I think history is just story telling. It's the story of how we got to where we are. True, that can be told through books, but one can learn a lot about time period by listening to music, seeing how people dressed, or watching a movie from that era. History has as much to do with dead presidents as it has with everyday working families.
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I agree, history could be a very fascinating subject if learned through a story telling experience where you can relate to and imagine yourself in the story. The problem is that many teachers like to rely too heavily on the text and expect you to regurgitate dates and miscellaneous facts on their tests. BORING!
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