Join in a discussion about what makes an argument good. Participants will gain a two-step process that students can use to evaluate and strengthen their arguments in argument map form, either solo or in a peer-review process. We will also consider the role of objections and rebuttals in argument development. How We Argue Webinar Series Educators often want to discuss current issues and empower students to engage as active citizens. Yet, when discussing controversial topics, some students rely on unsubstantiated facts or emotional appeals, rather than evidence and reasoning…

This webinar is designed for social studies educators at all levels; from upper elementary and middle to secondary and university social studies and literacy methods teachers, instructional coaches, supervisors, and administrators seeking to leverage ChatGPT's strengths while effectively dealing with its limitations. In this webinar, teachers will discover how to effectively integrate ChatGPT into their classroom and instructional practices, how to detect student use of ChatGPT on student essays, as well as enhance students’ learning experience using the concept of “lateral reading” in order…

In Pursuit of Equity: Book Banning and Censorship Book bans in schools and libraries are on the rise. Last school year, more than 850 individual titles were impacted by censorship efforts of local groups and state decision-makers. How can educators and students navigate censorship in their communities? NCHE and NCSS united for a fourth virtual Equity Summit in October 2023 in support of our history and social studies educators and students, with a focus on book-banning and censorship. These are the session recordings from the Summit. 

In this webinar, we will introduce participants to argument mapping - a research-backed method students can use to organize and evaluate claims using reasoning and evidence. Participants will see how argument mapping can help teachers facilitate discussions around controversial issues, such as whether communities should defund the police or abolish ICE. How We Argue Webinar Series Educators often want to discuss current issues and empower students to engage as active citizens. Yet, when discussing controversial topics, some students rely on unsubstantiated…

Examine how the realities of COVID-19 can usher students into new ways of connecting with the past. Using the C3 as a guide, participants will engage in inquiry based activities using primary sources from the Library of Congress to promote historical empathy, and spur students towards action.

Often, social studies and history instruction expose students to broad themes and principles like equality and justice, but students lack the ability to apply those principles to historical case studies and current social issues. This webinar will give participants a clear and systematic method through which students can incorporate social and political principles into argumentative classroom discussions and written assignments. How We Argue Webinar Series Educators often want to discuss current issues and empower students to engage as active citizens. Yet, when discussing…

This presentation focuses on the listening and interpretation skills students need to engage in disagreements-- especially when they feel passionate about the topic being debated. Participants will see a series of sample exercises and a project they can use in the classroom to help students practice their close listening and argument analysis skills. How We Argue Webinar Series Educators often want to discuss current issues and empower students to engage as active citizens. Yet, when discussing controversial topics, some students rely on unsubstantiated facts or emotional…

Step into a new experience. Explore the education system from a unique view point: that of Black girls. Adultification has hindered BIPOC children for years. To successfully teach the whole child instructors must be equipped. Learn how to create engaging curriculum that is both culturally and historically responsive. Speaker: Gabrielle Dingle Owens

This teacher's take will be centered on the power of helping students find their voice through debate. Speaker: Ahlam Yassin, High School History Teacher, New Jersey