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| Introduction | [iii] |
| I. | Definitions | [1] |
| II. | Aspects of History | [1] |
| III. | Source Material for History | [2] |
| IV. | Conceptions of the Purpose and Content of History | [6] |
| V. | Notable Influences and Persons that have Modified the Conception of the Meaning of History in the Last Century | [7] |
| VI. | History in the Curriculum | [9] |
| VII. | Value and Aims of History | [11] |
| VIII. | Elements of History | [18] |
| IX. | Methods of Approach to the Study of History | [22] |
| X. | The Process of Learning History | [23] |
| XI. | The Organization of History in High Schools | [25] |
| XII. | The History Teacher's Preparation and Equipment | [26] |
| XIII. | The Pupil's Preparation and Equipment | [27] |
| XIV. | The Classroom | [28] |
| XV. | The Assignment of the Lesson | [29] |
| XVI. | The Study Lesson | [30] |
| XVII. | The Recitation Lesson | [31] |
| XVIII. | The Review Lesson | [35] |
| XIX. | The Lesson in Civics | [35] |
| XX. | Some Principles of History Dogmatically Stated | [36] |
| XXI. | Some Positive Guides and Suggestions | [37] |
| Bibliography on Methods | [40] |
| A Selected List of American Historical Fiction | [42] |