"You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high school"
- Stephen Ambrose
About this Quote
This quote by Stephen Ambrose recommends that the reason someone may dislike history is not due to the fact that of the subject itself, but rather the way it was presented to them in high school. It suggests that the traditional techniques of mentor history in high school might not be effective or appealing for all trainees. Ambrose is highlighting the importance of teaching history in such a way that stimulates curiosity and interest in trainees, rather than simply remembering dates and occasions. He is also acknowledging that everybody discovers in a different way which the method history is taught should be adapted to cater to specific knowing styles.
This quote is written / told by Stephen Ambrose between January 10, 1936 and October 13, 2002. He/she was a famous Historian from USA.
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