[A] Raymont: Principles of Education
CHAPTER II
GENERAL METHODS IN THE TEACHING OF HISTORY
There are many methods used in the teaching of history. A brief description of the principal ones is given for reference merely, since their best features are incorporated in a combination of methods, which is strongly recommended to teachers, and is described fully in succeeding pages.
1. Methods based on the arrangement and selection of the matter:
Chronological, Topical
THE CHRONOLOGICAL METHOD
The matter is chosen according to the "time" order, beginning at the first of the history, and the events are taught in the order of occurrence without any marked emphasis on their importance, or without considering whether a knowledge of the event is useful or interesting to the class at this stage. Such an arrangement of matter is more suitable when the formal study of history is begun.