2012
Doing and Learning History through Literacy, Interdisciplinary, and Digital Strategies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThis presentation will use primary sources, literature, and technology as tools to engage students in the study of history through content examples such as Underground Railroad escape stories. Materials provided!
A Day in the Life of a Child-- Rwanda
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmWhat is it like to grow up in Sub-Saharan Africa? How are our lives different or similar? Explore modern Rwanda through the photographs and interviews of Rwandan youth.
A Disciplinary Approach to Teaching Historical Controversy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmSee how a demonstration of a controversial issue--detainment without trial--can be treated in classrooms in a disciplinary manner. We provide a research-based approach to effectively address controversial issues in history.
Learning about and Writing for Journals in the Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmEditors of seven major journals in social studies education will provide overviews of their respective journals (purpose, audience, circulation, publication guidelines, etc.) for readers and prospective authors.
The Geography Assessment Framework: The NSF Roadmap for Geography Education
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThe newly created national assessment framework for geographic education emphasizes geographical practices and will guide assessment development for K-16. Participants will leave with models for assessing students' geographical thinking.
Unfolding New Roadmaps to Geographic Literacy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmHow do we improve geographic education for 21st century learners? Explore and discuss the results of a two-year project to enhance professional development, instructional materials, assessments, and research in geography.
Learning about China through Architecture: Past and Present
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTianjin's architecture offers a "Window to the Pacific Rim" that not only reflects the China's history in the 19th century but also reflects its fast development into modern country.
Providing Professional Purpose to Pre-Service Teachers
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmExplore methods that will provide preservice teachers with professional opportunities allowing them to engage and contribute to the field of social studies even before they graduate!
Silk Roads Trade: Explaining the Rules of the Road
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmIn less than an hour, this simulation will have your students completely comprehending the economics of the Silk Roads and the voyages of exploration. Complete simulation included for participants.
Textbook, Technology, Stories and Sources: Creating a Historical Learning Package
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmWe often see sources and or technology as alternatives to the tyranny of the history textbook. This session looks at practical ways to blend these resources into powerful learning packages.
