Teaching World History as Mystery

David Gerwin is Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at Queens College, City University of New York. A former high school history teacher and history professor, he has sought out endeavors that combine historical scholarship and teacher professional development, including collaborations with the American Social History Project, Working Films, and the New York Historical Society on grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Teaching American History program.Jack Zevin is Professor of Social Studies Education at Queens College, City University of New York. A former secondary school teacher in Chicago, he has championed the cause of inquiry and discovery teaching methods and has worked extensively with preservice and inservice teachers on curriculum projects, teacher preparation programs, and research studies. He is the author of Social Studies for the 21st Century, now in its Third Edition (Routledge).

• ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgements1 Teaching World History as Mystery2 Looking at World History Anew3 Stones that Speak: Of Megaliths and Monoliths4 Rome Lasts! A Mystery of Durability and Power5 Mythlabeled? Creating the Crusades6 The Possibilities for Pizza: A Search for Origins7 Incas and Spaniards8 Secrets of Secret Societies9 Where are the Women in World History?10 Conclusion

"Any approach that stresses critical skills, gets students actively involved in the curriculum, and challenges the sterile tradition of teaching history and social studies, is a welcome addition to a teacher’s arsenal. For progressive and ambitious teachers looking to improve the quality of teaching social studies, this work is a valuable addition."—Theory and Research in Social Education