NCHE

APRIL 21, 2023

The National Council for History Education stands by history teachers in South Dakota. Teachers are professionals and experts in their field, and their perspective is critical to the creation of standards, resources, or curriculum that directly impact their classroom instruction. Download the statement here.

Social Studies 100

Social Studies K-12 Pedagogy History Education 100

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

In the five classrooms I’ve had in my career, I’ve discovered the must-haves that make my social studies classes run smoothly. Things that go way beyond classroom décor. While many of these are universal tips for any middle or high school classroom, several are social studies-specific.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics History Sociology 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 9, 2017

I teach social studies in Edmonton, Alberta in what we would consider a medium-sized school of slightly under a thousand students. My teaching methodologies courses explored varied instructional techniques and possible classroom activities, but they were all in relation to the set curriculum.

Heritage 53

Heritage Political Science Government Psychology 53

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 13, 2020

When our officials promote free and fair elections and demonstrate how power is passed on peacefully in a democracy, children witness the pages of their social studies textbooks come to life. Telling a troublemaker to shut up displays a lack of classroom management — and maybe leadership — skills.

Teaching 104

Teaching Leadership Classroom Management Social Studies 104