In his article, Stearns shows that students of history develop several skills necessary for everyday life.
The first skill Stearns covers is, “The Ability to Assess Evidence”. When a student studies history, they have to examine and draw conclusions on various types of evidence. They also learn how to combine evidence from different sources to support their argument or ideas. This skill in particular is used in everyday life. Currently, many people are assessing the evidence in the presidential campaign. They are cross checking the facts each candidate presents and exposing the false points made. The second skill discussed in the article is, “The Ability to Assess Conflicting Interpretations”. When studying history, a student gains the ability
The first skill Stearns covers is, “The Ability to Assess Evidence”. When a student studies history, they have to examine and draw conclusions on various types of evidence. They also learn how to combine evidence from different sources to support their argument or ideas. This skill in particular is used in everyday life. Currently, many people are assessing the evidence in the presidential campaign. They are cross checking the facts each candidate presents and exposing the false points made. The second skill discussed in the article is, “The Ability to Assess Conflicting Interpretations”. When studying history, a student gains the ability