The Guide to Teaching

Using Newspapers in the Classroom

Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 13:18:53 +0000
From: Jerry Parker <parker@powernet.net>

Patrick,

When I took my Political Science course in 1988-89, the instructor
required us to subscibe to either the New York Times, the Wall
Street Journal or the Christian Science Monitor. But I can not
recall, now, just how he made use of these papers.

In my Poli-Sci classes, I use newspaper clippings as current event
illustrations of the points that I am making in my lectures.
Further, I require students to follow political figures and this
requires them clipping and using newspaper articles.

I have, in the past, required students to keep a notebook of
newspaper and magizine clippings on political subjects of their
choice; the enviroment, gun control, health care, etc.

Hope this helps.

Jerry
Truckee Meadows Community College

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