Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning. This approach allows students to learn by actively participating in the process of discovering new knowledge and solving real-world problems.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 3, 2023

Developed with input from more than 300 experts from across the viewpoint spectrum, the roadmap promotes a student-centric model of teaching that prioritizes inquiry and project-based learning. The 2023 spring legislative session shows continued promise, with more than 65 bills to advance civic education filed in 24 states.

Civics 110

Civics Primary Sources Civic Engagement K-12 110

Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

Writing with ChatGPT (Christopher Lowman) In fall 2023, I taught an anthropological writing course playfully titled Writing a Time-Traveler’s Travel Guide. College writing in 2023 means reckoning with students’ use of ChatGPT. Ultimately, students wrote reflections on their use of ChatGPT, including both creative and practical aspects.

Anthropology 92

Anthropology Archaeology Pedagogy Archiving 92