The Challenge of Rethinking History Education: On Practices, Theories, and Policy
"VanSledright (Univ. of Maryland, College Park) is a leading expert in the field of history education, and it shows....This book is the best single account of how to teach for historical thinking to date. It is written in straightforward, engaging prose without compromising depth and will be useful for history and education students and faculty at any level. Highly recommended."—CHOICE"Bruce A. VanSledright’s The Challenge of Rethinking History Education: On Practices, Theories, and Policy is a powerful and ambitious model for teaching more intellectually demanding—and satisfying—history in schools…The structure is unique, intriguing, and (particularly for classroom practitioners) approachable… It is also the kind of work that a short review really cannot do justice and that merits a full reading. History education will benefit if the book soon sees service in teacher education methods courses and professional development programs."—Teachers College Record