History in the Present Tense: Engaging Students Through Inquiry and Action

Selwyn (education, Antioch U.) and Maher's (education, Heritage College) guide offers educators a new approach to teaching history, starting in the present and using contemporary issues as a springboard for students to explore their connections to the past. The authors supply templates for a number of projects to engage students in meaningful, memorable activities centered on students' concerns and interests. The materials are adaptable for all levels, from grade school to preservice teacher education courses. No subject index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

DOUGLAS SELWYN taught in the Seattle Public Schools for more than fifteen years. He is currently a professor of education at Antioch University and works as an educational consultant. His previous publications include Living History in the Classroom (Zephyr, 1993)and an NCSS bulletin, Arts & Humanities in the Social Studies (1995).