Author : Benjamin Lee Wren
Release : 2004
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 474/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Teaching World Civilization with Joy and Enthusiasm by : Benjamin Lee Wren
Download or read book Teaching World Civilization with Joy and Enthusiasm written by Benjamin Lee Wren. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scholarship of this book is based upon the personal experience of author Benjamin Lee Wren, who taught 'World Civilization' for six years at the high school level and 35 years at the university level. The book stresses that 'World Civilization' should be taught at all levels of academia because, due to the innovations of the last hundred years, the world has evolved into a 'global village.' The author firmly believes that one cannot have a true grasp of history without an active knowledge of geography and how it is affected by terrain, climate and neighboring countries. Key elements discussed are: the importance of writing techniques and examples of major systems; the foremost philosophies, religions, and turning points in history down to 1650; major contributions to world civilization; recommended source materials for both instructors and students; and various methods and techniques for creating and fostering enthusiasm within the classroom.
