History is a Treasure Chest: Theorizing a Metaphorical Tool for Initiating Teachers to History and Opening up Possibilities of Change for English-Speaking Youth in Quebec

Type of resource	Journal Article
Author/collaborator	Zanazanian, Paul (Author)
Title	History is a Treasure Chest: Theorizing a Metaphorical Tool for Initiating Teachers to History and Opening up Possibilities of Change for English-Speaking Youth in Quebec
Abstract	The author posits that an open use of history lends to imagining new tomorrows and improving the quality of the future. He points out that in informing attitudes, history can help raise awareness of possibilities of change for making a positive difference in peoples’ lives. As a pedagogical device for enabling Quebec teachers to help English-speaking youth overcome sentiments of group exclusion, to foster civic engagement, and to strengthen Anglo Quebec vitality, the author theorizes the usefulness of viewing and teaching about history through the lens of a Treasure Chest metaphor. He maintains that this metaphor is beneficial for grasping history’s workings and developing autonomous critical and conscientious thinking for embracing change.
Publication	Journal of Eastern Townships Studies / Revue d'études des Cantons-de-l'Est
Volume	No. 43
Pages	27-46
Date	Fall 2014
Language	en
URL	http://www.etrc.ca/journal/jets-archive/
Citation	Zanazanian, Paul. “History Is a Treasure Chest: Theorizing a Metaphorical Tool for Initiating Teachers to History and Opening up Possibilities of Change for English-Speaking Youth in Quebec.” Journal of Eastern Townships Studies / Revue d’études des Cantons-de-l’Est No. 43 (Fall 2014): 27–46. http://www.etrc.ca/journal/jets-archive/.
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