Teaching American History

JUNE 18, 2024

The one day seminars we hold around the country provide in-depth learning from document-based discussions, but the experience is amplified during the summer residence program. There’s the obvious benefit of more time than in our one day seminars, with several days to develop your expertise in the topics you’re interested in.

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American History Primary Sources Government History 52

Teaching American History

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Many speak of bringing into their classrooms excerpts of the primary documents they discussed in seminars the night before. Teachers have three options: they may write a traditional master’s thesis, complete a capstone project, or take the qualifying exam. Did it achieve its author’s purpose?

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American History Primary Sources Government History 52

TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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with Interactive Elements Make reading an active process by integrating: Primary Source Analysis: Students examine historical documents.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. Use role-playing for students who struggle with traditional assessments.

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