The Teaching of History

"The Teaching of History" by E. C. Hartwell, is a guide for history teachers from the early 1900s that is all about making history class more interesting and helpful for high schoolers. It pushes teachers to move away from just memorizing dates and names, and instead, help students connect with the past in a real way. The book highlights how important it is for teachers to plan lessons well and create a classroom where students can think for themselves and discuss ideas. It gives tips on how to give assignments, lead class discussions, and use different ways to review material so that students really understand what they’re learning. It also talks about using essays and tests as a way to help students learn better, and stresses the importance of making history feel alive and relevant to students' lives today, showing how the past relates to the present.