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This article presents an interview with Spanish historian Joaquim Prats. He discusses role of teachers, particularly history teachers, in the modern-day era and comments on the changes involved in the profession since the 20th century in Spain. He also considers the relationship between history education and historical research.

The question 'what if?' has been asked by historians for generations. This article explains how history teachers can use students' own what-if questions to enhance their historical knowledge and understanding by offering educators a step-by-step plan for utilizing counterfactual history into their classrooms. Additionally, the author offers a brief discussion concerning the genre of counterfactual history, its use by historians and educators, and an examination of the counterfactual history sources that have been created for student use. Finally, a lesson plan is provided that uses widely accepted educational strategies such as K-W-L charts and 'chalk talks' and combines them with the unique tactic of using counterfactual history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author offers his thoughts on teaching historical analysis and thinking through the Internet. He said that historical thinking and historical analysis are essential themes within the ranks of social studies educators. He underscored the use of websites in furthering the study of history. He also mentioned how Samuel S. Wineburg's "Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts" made impact on historians, history professors and social studies methods instructors.