description: About these instructional materials Different Nonconforming Thinkers in History is an exciting set of professionally developed instructional materials that will complement current approaches for teaching about religion in the public schools. The materials promote academic objectivity and balance in such endeavors by focusing on the topic of free and independent thought in historical context. The varied teaching and learning materials in the Different Drummers supplemental module (grades 6-12) acquaint teachers and students with aspects of unconventional and unorthodox thinking and with some of the important "different drummers" of prior times. With respect to worldviews, Different Drummers materials speak to such relevant concepts as discrimination, autonomy, plurality, freedom of conscience, and societal change. These unique materials, designed and authored for use in middle and high school grades history and social science programs by Drs. Mynga Futrell and Paul Geisert, were produced in a two-year curriculum development project in California. The lessons and activities have been teacher reviewed, classroom tested, and then revised on the basis of their pilot testing with students. The module has been approved for legal compliance with respect to social content by the California State Department of Education. The content review was conducted by Dr. Gerald Larue, Emeritus Professor of Biblical History and Archaeology at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. For additional professional information on these materials, call Instructional Systems at 1-800-666-9796.
language: English
title: Different Drummers: Nonconforming Thinkers in History
titlecomplete: Different Drummers: Nonconforming Thinkers in History
publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub