Analysis of Selection of Educational Content of Teaching History Classes
— With Regard to the Changes in the <I>Course of Study for Lower Secondary Schools —
2005 Volume 1 Pages 83-92
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2005 Volume 1 Pages 83-92
The purpose of this study is to make an analysis of a careful selection of educational content of history classes by reviewing the Course of Study for Lower Secondary Schools. The main points are summarized:
1) In terms of the latest revision of the Course of Study for Lower Secondary Schools, the principle of composition of educational content for history classes has been changed from "enumeration of events within the same time span" to "colligation of events based on a particular viewpoint".
2) When the content of history classes is composed in accordance with the "viewpoint principle", the children's perception of history will be better cultivated.
3) On the other hand, when the content of history classes is composed in accordance with the "viewpoint principle", it is difficult for children to develop an unobstructed personal view.
