Don't Know Much About History--Never Did. Richard J. Paxton.
by Paxton, Richard J; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 106Institutions. Publisher: Phi Delta Kappan, 2003ISSN: 1522-3256;.Subject(s): Academic achievement | College students | Education -- Aims and objectives | Educational surveys | Educational tests and measurements | History -- Study and teachingDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Columnist David Broder ranted about 'historical illiteracy.' A resolution co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) declared that the next generation is 'in danger of losing America's civic memory.' A headline published by the CATO Institute trumpeted, 'Civic Ignorance Threatens American Liberty.' Grave charges. Are they true?" (PHI DELTA KAPPAN) The author discusses the validity of surveys measuring students' knowledge of history and challenges "the assumption that today's [2003] students know far less than those of previous generations."| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Don't Know Much About History--Never Did, Dec. 2003; pp. 264-273.
"Columnist David Broder ranted about 'historical illiteracy.' A resolution co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) declared that the next generation is 'in danger of losing America's civic memory.' A headline published by the CATO Institute trumpeted, 'Civic Ignorance Threatens American Liberty.' Grave charges. Are they true?" (PHI DELTA KAPPAN) The author discusses the validity of surveys measuring students' knowledge of history and challenges "the assumption that today's [2003] students know far less than those of previous generations."
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