Re: Bringing History Back to Life.
During the years I was at UNBC taking history as an adult student, I was always encouraged by my professors to do investigative research when preparing a paper. Perhaps it is different in high school, although with decent school libraries it should not be.
There are a plethora of dissenting opinions when it comes to history and it is not difficult for an inquiring mind to find them.
The problem is not staid old politically correct history but a teaching approach that encourages finding dissenting opinions to stimulate thought and promote discussion.
Living through the present Trump presidency, plus what is happening worldwide, should mean there is no end of fascinating historical discussions and opinions in all our classrooms.
Jeannette Paterson
Courtenay
