Teaching for Historical Literacy: Building Knowledge in the History Classroom - Paperback

by Matthew T. Downey (Author), Kelly A. Long (Author)

Teaching for Historical Literacy combines the elements of historical literacy into a coherent instructional framework for teachers. It identifies the role of historical literacy, analyzes its importance in the evolving educational landscape, and details the action steps necessary for teachers to implement its principles throughout a unit.

Author Biography

Matthew T. Downey is Emeritus Professor of History and former Director of the Hewit Institute for History and Social Science Education at the University of Northern Colorado.

Kelly A. Long is an Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University.