We hope you enjoyed the rich conversation in the Assessing Historical Thinking Live Discussion. So, what’s your takeaway from this session? We’d love to hear your assessment. Post your comments and questions below.
We hope you enjoyed the rich conversation in the Assessing Historical Thinking Live Discussion. So, what’s your takeaway from this session? We’d love to hear your assessment. Post your comments and questions below.
Clarity is essential. So is authentic communication. Thank you, all.
Personal positionality activities allow students to see themselves as historical actors and individuals with different perspectives. The language we use matters (avoid "bias" and instead use "perspective…
It was awesome that some of the techniques that were shared came with some methods of differentiation for all levels of students
I love the Zoom book too! I am so glad to see that referenced here; it is a great communication tool as well as context for sure! For another fun reference to help with context and point of view I use: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs: https://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30IV1BOODM8UG&keywords=the+true+story+of+the+3+little+pigs&qid=1659549661&sprefix=the+true+%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 It is so funny and gives another account of the fairy tale but from the Wolf's POV. And for those of you into musicals...you can always use the Wizard of Oz and Wicked as opposing viewpoints of the same event.
This was great; real strategies that can be used day one with our students. And I teach HS so I also really liked the grab a photo from your phone and have a partner make up a story....what a great activity!
Can't wait to try these out and share them with others
I love the Zoom book too! I am so glad to see that referenced here; it is a great communication tool as well as context for sure! For another fun reference to help with context and point of view I use: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs: https://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30IV1BOODM8UG&keywords=the+true+story+of+the+3+little+pigs&qid=1659549661&sprefix=the+true+%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 It is so funny and gives another account of the fairy tale but from the Wolf's POV. And for those of you into musicals...you can always use the Wizard of Oz and Wicked as opposing viewpoints of the same event.
This was great; real strategies that can be used day one with our students. And I teach HS so I also really liked the grab a photo from your phone and have a partner make up a story....what a great activity!
Can't wait to try these out and share them with others
Love those suggestions, MaryLynn Bieron ! Thanks for sharing!