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AP: A Critical Examination of the Advanced Placement Program
by Philip M. Sadler, et al, editors
Explores recent research into the value of AP instruction, which the editors term "a juggernaut in American high school education." Serves to counterbalance the stream of positive research and praise bestowed on AP by its corporate parent, The College Board company. Shop Amazon.com
Begin Here: The Forgotten Conditions of Teaching and Learning
by Jacques Barzun
A collection of essays on education from the prominent American cultural historian and professor who twice served as president of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of the World Order
by Samuel P. Huntington
A powerful and controversial analysis of the world situation following the Cold War. Huntington proposes that "civilizations have replaced nations and ideologies as the driving force in global politics." He sheds light on global dynamics including the role of the West, the Islamic resurgence, and the new Asian self-confidence. shop Amazon.com
The First Days of School
by Harry K. Wong
Good, basic, practical advice for becoming an effective teacher in the classroom. Many of Wong's ideas are so sensible that you might be chagrined that you didn't think of them yourself. shop Amazon.com
Guns, Germs, and Steel
by Jared Diamond
The Pulitzer Prize winning book from a scientist who brings together biology, geography and history to illuminate the development and distribution of human societies. A compelling explanation of why the Eurasian land mass spawned technological advancement that led to world conquest. shop Amazon.com
Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts
by Sam Wineburg
In this readable collection, Wineburg, a professor of education and history at Stanford University, describes a decade of his research into history education. shop Amazon.com
Mapping Human History: Genes, Race, and our Common Origins
by Steve Olson
Genetics has joined archeology and paleontology in mapping the early movements of human societies. This book reminds us that despite our diversity, we are all Africans. shop Amazon.com
The Methods and Skills of History:
A Practical Guide
by Conal Furay and Michael J. Salevouris
Clear and concise introduction to the nature and practice of history including research and writing. Concepts are reinforced through exercises designed for entry-level college students. Good resource for secondary teachers. Shop Amazon.com
The New World History: A Teacher's Companion
by Ross E. Dunn, editor
Historians have been identifying large patterns of historical development that cross civilizations and geographical boundaries, an approach meant to be less Eurocentric than history based on Western civilization. Dunn has collected 57 articles relating to the new world history. shop Amazon.com
Teaching World History: a Resource Book
by Heidi Roupp, editor
An updated version of Heidi Roupp's useful collection of articles on world history teaching approaches, strategies, and lessons. Roupp was a high school teacher and a former president of the World History Association. shop Amazon.com
Understanding by Design
by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
This now-classic guide to designing curriculum shows teachers how to begin with "essential understandings" and work "backward" to identify the assessments, lessons and materials that will convey meaningful learning to students.
Why Don't Students Like School?
by Daniel T. Willingham
Cognitive scientist Willingham renders research into the mind accessible to non-scientists and discusses its implications for classroom instruction. shop Amazon.com
World Civilizations
by Peter N. Stearns, et al
This expensive college and AP textbook is an authoritative treatment of world history that emphasizes cross-cultural connections and comparisons. Includes document excerpts and extended analyses of major concepts. Teachers may be able to obtain a free review copy from the publisher. shop Amazon.com
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Books
recommended by Student's Friend
Now available:
Two books from Student's Friend founder Mike Maxwell
The Student's Friend
Concise World History
by Mike Maxwell
Available online since 2001 from this website, the latest version is now available in book form.
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These two books complement each other. Future-Focused History Teaching reports on findings from cognitive science that call for teachers to emphasize the most important knowledge in a school discipline so as to produce learning useful in the future. The Student's Friend Concise World History implements this suggestion by focusing on the most important concepts and developments of world history and by limiting superficial detail that can interfere with effective understanding.
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Future-Focused History Teaching:
Restoring the Power of Historical Learning
by Mike Maxwell
The commonsense idea that knowledge from the past can inform judgment in the future.
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