About the book
In the midst of the heated battles swirling around American humanities education, Peter Stearns offers a reconsideration not of what we teach but of why and how we teach it. A humanities program, says Stearns, should teach students not just memorized facts but analytical skills that are vital for a critically informed citizenry. He urges the use of innovative research as the basis of such a curriculum, and he offers specific suggestions on translating curriculum goals into courses that can be taught alongside or instead of the more conventional staples.
Editions of Meaning Over Memory
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807820902
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807844854
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469619637
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890866950
Read an Excerpt
In the midst of the heated battles swirling around American humanities education, Peter Stearns offers a reconsideration not of what we teach but of why and how we teach it. A humanities program, says Stearns, should teach students not just memorized facts but analytical skills that are vital for a critically informed citizenry. He urges the use of innovative research as the basis of such a curriculum, and he offers specific suggestions on translating curriculum goals into courses that can be taught alongside or instead of the more conventional staples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meaning Over Memory about?
In the midst of the heated battles swirling around American humanities education, Peter Stearns offers a reconsideration not of what we teach but of why and how we teach it. A humanities program, says Stearns, should teach students not just memorized facts but analytical skills that are vital for a critically informed citizenry. He urges the use of innovative research as the basis of such a curriculum, and he offers specific suggestions on translating curriculum goals into courses that can be taught alongside or instead of the more conventional staples.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Meaning Over Memory?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy
Where can I read a sample of Meaning Over Memory?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807820902
How long is Meaning Over Memory and how many pages does it have?
Meaning Over Memory has 270 page(s)
Is Meaning Over Memory part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Meaning Over Memory?
Peter N. Stearns
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Meaning Over Memory is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807820902) and paperback(ISBN 9780807844854) and ebook(ISBN 9781469619637) and pdf(ISBN 9798890866950)
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