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Preparing for a One Day Seminar

Teaching American History

One-Day seminars are the easiest way to engage with Teaching American History in person. For a few hours, teachers can dive into the content of primary source documents through a discussion with colleagues facilitated by a scholar. Here is some advice from teachers who frequent One Day seminars.

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MAHG Qualifying Exam Tips

Teaching American History

And that means the pinnacle of TAH’s professional development for teachers has arrived as well: our Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program at Ashland University in Ashland, OH. Summer has arrived! For what purpose was it written? Who was its intended audience? What effect did it have?

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10 Active Learning Strategies to Boost Student Engagement

TCI

Keep Students Engaged by Pairing Reading with Interactive Elements Make reading an active process by integrating: Primary Source Analysis: Students examine historical documents. Socratic Seminars: Student-led discussions on key themes. Visual Thinking Strategies: Images enhance comprehension.