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Why Teaching History is Important - 1 views

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shared by Lidia Kyprianou on 07 Nov 11 - No Cached

Lidia Kyprianou on 07 Nov 11

When President Bush enacted the, "No Child Left Behind Act", he created a large hindrance of learning for the subject area of history and other humanities. This act primarily focusses on the subject areas of math and literacy. With the recent election of President Obama, similar patterns have continued to exist concerning the area of history. President Obama's policy concerning education focusses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Author, Chelsea Gibson, states, despite the continued emphasis of math and literacy and the support these subjects receive from the government, history and social studies will always teach our children important life lessons. This in turn will create responsible and informed critical leaners. Gibson states 4 reasons as to why the application of history in schools creates critical and informed lifelong learners: 1. History teaches analytical skills. History requires students to make connections and allows them to ask question. Gibson states, critical thinking is the foundation for history therefore, making critical learning an essential learning tool. 2. History is also integrated into other curriculum areas such as the Arts, psychology, philosophy, and modern languages. 3. History teaches and improves writing skills. 4. Finally, history makes students more aware of their heritage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When President Bush enacted the, "No Child Left Behind Act", he created a large hindrance of learning for the subject area of history and other humanities. This act primarily focusses on the subject areas of math and literacy. With the recent election of President Obama, similar patterns have continued to exist concerning the area of history. President Obama's policy concerning education focusses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Author, Chelsea Gibson, states, despite the continued emphasis of math and literacy and the support these subjects receive from the government, history and social studies will always teach our children important life lessons. This in turn will create responsible and informed critical leaners. Gibson states 4 reasons as to why the application of history in schools creates critical and informed lifelong learners: 1. History teaches analytical skills. History requires students to make connections and allows them to ask question. Gibson states, critical thinking is the foundation for history therefore, making critical learning an essential learning tool. 2. History is also integrated into other curriculum areas such as the Arts, psychology, philosophy, and modern languages. 3. History teaches and improves writing skills. 4. Finally, history makes students more aware of their heritage.</div>

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The pros and cons of Black History Month - 0 views

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shared by Tori Beacon on 22 Sep 11 - No Cached

Tori Beacon on 22 Sep 11

This opinion article touches on the pros and cons of Black History month. While the author does not agree that Black History Month should be removed from schools, he challenges us to reconsider how we present Black History Month, the content we include, and how we can change the current program to make it more effective. The article asks why slavery is rarely discussed in depth during Black History Month, then immediately after, asserts that Black History does not begin with 17th century slavery - did black people not exist before this time? The author is concerned with how Black History Month approaches the issue of black inequality as if it is completely disconnected with the present - the issues are still relevant and should be taught as such. As well, the author recognizes that discussing black history in the classroom should not be restricted to one month of the year - Black History month is a great opportunity to celebrate the past from the perspective of African Americans, but this perspective should not be lost for the rest of the year. Weighing the pros and cons of having 'Black History Month,' or any month dedicated to one ethnic group, will be important to consider when developing your own social studies program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This opinion article touches on the pros and cons of Black History month. While the author does not agree that Black History Month should be removed from schools, he challenges us to reconsider how we present Black History Month, the content we include, and how we can change the current program to make it more effective. The article asks why slavery is rarely discussed in depth during Black History Month, then immediately after, asserts that Black History does not begin with 17th century slavery - did black people not exist before this time? The author is concerned with how Black History Month approaches the issue of black inequality as if it is completely disconnected with the present - the issues are still relevant and should be taught as such. As well, the author recognizes that discussing black history in the classroom should not be restricted to one month of the year - Black History month is a great opportunity to celebrate the past from the perspective of African Americans, but this perspective should not be lost for the rest of the year. Weighing the pros and cons of having 'Black History Month,' or any month dedicated to one ethnic group, will be important to consider when developing your own social studies program.</div>

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Importance of History Education - 0 views

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shared by Lidia Kyprianou on 31 Oct 11 - No Cached

Lidia Kyprianou on 31 Oct 11

George Santayana coined the phrase, "Those who cannot remember history are condemned to repeat it." Author David Crabtee states, that the past greatly influences decisions and actions for the future. This article takes the perspectives and opinions of important authors and professors concerning the significance of teaching history in our classrooms. These authors discuss common misconceptions, benefits, considerations, limitations, and effects of teaching our students history. Having a curriculum that stresses the importance of history creates critical thinkers. Teaching history is an effective teaching and learning skill for both student and teachers. Crabtee helps us understand this through his example of Christopher Columbus. History helps students learn about different perspectives and opposing point of views. Stacia Deutch also lists several reasons as to why it is important to teach our children history such as, teaching our students good and bad decision making, learning from past examples, and a better understanding of people and culture. These authors also presented some limitations and considerations teachers can think about when teaching history. Professor John Fielding states that teachers need to engage students in learning history. Teachers need to teach history with the goal and focus of engaging their students. This can be done through: debates, role playing, artistic posters, and projects, the use of historical fiction.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">George Santayana coined the phrase, "Those who cannot remember history are condemned to repeat it." Author David Crabtee states, that the past greatly influences decisions and actions for the future. This article takes the perspectives and opinions of important authors and professors concerning the significance of teaching history in our classrooms. These authors discuss common misconceptions, benefits, considerations, limitations, and effects of teaching our students history. Having a curriculum that stresses the importance of history creates critical thinkers. Teaching history is an effective teaching and learning skill for both student and teachers. Crabtee helps us understand this through his example of Christopher Columbus. History helps students learn about different perspectives and opposing point of views. Stacia Deutch also lists several reasons as to why it is important to teach our children history such as, teaching our students good and bad decision making, learning from past examples, and a better understanding of people and culture. These authors also presented some limitations and considerations teachers can think about when teaching history. Professor John Fielding states that teachers need to engage students in learning history. Teachers need to teach history with the goal and focus of engaging their students. This can be done through: debates, role playing, artistic posters, and projects, the use of historical fiction.</div>

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Canadians' Views on History Education - 1 views

The article "Canadians' Views on History Education" provides some interesting insights into our countries outlook on Canadian history. This article provides many statistics based on an Ipsos-Reid ...

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started by Trevor Gesinghaus on 02 Oct 11 no follow-up yet

History 'disappearing from schools' - 1 views

In this article, Graeme Paton reports that the Historical Association found extensive evidence that history is being marginalized in all stages of secondary schools in the United Kingdom. Most scho...

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started by Lidia Kyprianou on 03 Oct 11 no follow-up yet

Lessons of history - 0 views

In England, there has been a push towards changing the history curriculum to be compulsory until a higher age level. The teaching of history has been placed under review that the lessons are taught...

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Engaging Students in Learning History - 3 views

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shared by Shawn Greenwood on 21 Sep 11 - No Cached

Stacey Manzerolle on 21 Sep 11

In this article John Fielding, discusses how many of Canadian students learn history - through memorization and lecture - and how instead we need to engage students in history lessons through role play, field trips and storytelling. For many it is easy to identify how history should NOT be taught, but to make history memorable we need to make it come alive for the students. John also offers a list of strategies in teaching history which are not valuable, strategies which may be successful, and finally interesting and imaginative learning strategies, all with reasons why they are, or are not, effective.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this article John Fielding, discusses how many of Canadian students learn history - through memorization and lecture - and how instead we need to engage students in history lessons through role play, field trips and storytelling. For many it is easy to identify how history should NOT be taught, but to make history memorable we need to make it come alive for the students. John also offers a list of strategies in teaching history which are not valuable, strategies which may be successful, and finally interesting and imaginative learning strategies, all with reasons why they are, or are not, effective.</div>

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Shawn Greenwood on 21 Nov 11

John Fielding a retired history professor from Queens University wrote this short article to encourage History teachers to be passionate and creative in their teaching. Teachers need to get students involved in History and show them how it is relevant today. According to Professor Fielding "the most important element for a strategy to be effective is, however, that it must activate the historical imagination of the student." So as teachers we need to find ways to start their imagination and let them enjoy the past without always having to write a two page essay. Fielding suggest that teachers allow students to be creative allowing them to use historical fiction to demonstrate their understanding of the people and their times. Teachers should incorporate drama, role playing and storytelling help develop a historical imagination of the student. When you can capture the imagination of the student you can then develop a passion in the student for the things of the past.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">John Fielding a retired history professor from Queens University wrote this short article to encourage History teachers to be passionate and creative in their teaching. Teachers need to get students involved in History and show them how it is relevant today. According to Professor Fielding "the most important element for a strategy to be effective is, however, that it must activate the historical imagination of the student." So as teachers we need to find ways to start their imagination and let them enjoy the past without always having to write a two page essay. Fielding suggest that teachers allow students to be creative allowing them to use historical fiction to demonstrate their understanding of the people and their times. Teachers should incorporate drama, role playing and storytelling help develop a historical imagination of the student. When you can capture the imagination of the student you can then develop a passion in the student for the things of the past.</div>

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How To Teach History Facts the Fun Way - 0 views

This short article suggests that history is often perceived as boring for the students and for the teacher trying to convey the information. The author suggests that history needs to be made 'fun'...

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started by Trevor Gesinghaus on 18 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Canadian historians mod Civilization III to teach Canadian history - 1 views

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shared by Scott King on 19 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 19 Sep 11

This article is great for computer-savvy teachers or historians who are interested incorporating computer gaming into their history lessons. Bitcasters, Telefilm Canada and Canada's National History Society have joined together to make an application which can be added to the Civilization III which uses Canadian history as a bases for the gaming environment. This is a unique way to make history lessons more interesting especially for those gamers in your class. The only difficulty I see with using this in the classroom is how to incorporate it to the curriculum and limited class time allotted for history. To help keep the game tied to the curriculum, HistoriCanada includes historical references such as the Canadian Encyclopedia, which are integrated directly into the game. An added bonus for teachers is that the game allows teachers to track progress on the game's web site, which will also provide further background information on the actual course of Canadian history.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is great for computer-savvy teachers or historians who are interested incorporating computer gaming into their history lessons. Bitcasters, Telefilm Canada and Canada's National History Society have joined together to make an application which can be added to the Civilization III which uses Canadian history as a bases for the gaming environment. This is a unique way to make history lessons more interesting especially for those gamers in your class. The only difficulty I see with using this in the classroom is how to incorporate it to the curriculum and limited class time allotted for history. To help keep the game tied to the curriculum, HistoriCanada includes historical references such as the Canadian Encyclopedia, which are integrated directly into the game. An added bonus for teachers is that the game allows teachers to track progress on the game's web site, which will also provide further background information on the actual course of Canadian history.</div>

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Make Classes Fun By Teaching History CSI Style - 3 views

Teachers have always struggled with finding a way to make teaching and learning history fun. Some interesting history resources include Teen Second Life or materials from the National Archives. As ...

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started by Lidia Kyprianou on 14 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Mythic History in a Canadian Classroom - 0 views

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shared by Shawn Greenwood on 29 Sep 11 - No Cached

Shawn Greenwood on 29 Sep 11

The fictional story (that Father Theo inserts into his blog)of an exchange between a student and a teacher shares Father Theo's real feelings about what is being taught in the Social Studies Classrooms in Canada. The teacher in the mythical classroom states "the winners write history the way they want to hear it, and most times they don't tell the whole truth." Are History Teachers in Canada Liars? The second part of the blog Father Theo references historian James W. Loewen book called Lies My Teacher Told Me which evaluates Almerican text books for accuracy, balance, and how inclusive the are of minorities and their role in North American History. He argues that history text books "avoid, de-emphasized or misled in respect to sensitive topics, topics like racism, the class system, slavery and the resettlement of America". Although I do not agree with all of the article, it really made me take notice of my bias to my culture and how maybe I need to reflect on the feelings of other cultures when I create my history lessons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The fictional story (that Father Theo inserts into his blog)of an exchange between a student and a teacher shares Father Theo's real feelings about what is being taught in the Social Studies Classrooms in Canada. The teacher in the mythical classroom states "the winners write history the way they want to hear it, and most times they don't tell the whole truth." Are History Teachers in Canada Liars? The second part of the blog Father Theo references historian James W. Loewen book called Lies My Teacher Told Me which evaluates Almerican text books for accuracy, balance, and how inclusive the are of minorities and their role in North American History. He argues that history text books "avoid, de-emphasized or misled in respect to sensitive topics, topics like racism, the class system, slavery and the resettlement of America". Although I do not agree with all of the article, it really made me take notice of my bias to my culture and how maybe I need to reflect on the feelings of other cultures when I create my history lessons.</div>

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How to Make a History Class Relevant to Students - 2 views

This article provides results of studies that demonstrate that the average student finds history to be dull and lacking excitement. A major justification to student beliefs is that history is irre...

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started by Trevor Gesinghaus on 15 Sep 11 no follow-up yet

Corey Everrett: Daring to Make History Fun - 0 views

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shared by Scott King on 20 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 20 Sep 11

Found this blog which gives a link to the Ultimate Canadian History Site and a valuable critique of its usefulness and short comings. The Ultimate Canadian History Site offers unique ways to get students interested in Canadian history such as; sing along with a song entitled "Louis Louis Riel. The website also offers history quizzes that allow to students to find out which historical figures they are most like, and mini projects which are meant to encourage students to think about what it means to be Canadian. These history related class activities don't allow a simple little answer that we can all memorize before we move on to our next social studies lesson. Instead, it leads to more question and critical thinking. The link could be valuable when trying to reach students who need to be drawn in by media or funny curriculum related 'hooks'.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Found this blog which gives a link to the Ultimate Canadian History Site and a valuable critique of its usefulness and short comings. The Ultimate Canadian History Site offers unique ways to get students interested in Canadian history such as; sing along with a song entitled "Louis Louis Riel. The website also offers history quizzes that allow to students to find out which historical figures they are most like, and mini projects which are meant to encourage students to think about what it means to be Canadian. These history related class activities don't allow a simple little answer that we can all memorize before we move on to our next social studies lesson. Instead, it leads to more question and critical thinking. The link could be valuable when trying to reach students who need to be drawn in by media or funny curriculum related 'hooks'.</div>

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The Historical Thinking Project - 1 views

Canada's government is interested in making history a more central focus in the education system. A project, called 'The Historical Thinking Project' is attempting to foster a new approach to teach...

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started by natashamaris on 10 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Teaching History's Big Picture - 1 views

As history teachers, we sometimes get lost in teaching the "big p picture" of history. This as a result, often causes our students to lose interest and become disengaged in the subject area of teac...

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started by Lidia Kyprianou on 14 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

The Purposes of Teaching Canadian Hisotry - 1 views

In this article, Peter Seixas discusses the importance of teaching Canadian history in a method that moves away from myths. Seixas argues that "Some of our myths feel crusty and irrelevant, some o...

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Students identify key events in history through personal connections - 0 views

http://www.education.ualberta.ca/en/FacultyOfEducationNews/2011/January/Studentsidentifykeyeventsinhistorythroughpersonalconnections.aspx This article looks at a study that was done in Alberta, lo...

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The Purposes of Teaching Canadian History - 0 views

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shared by Scott King on 20 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 20 Sep 11

In this article the author discusses the importance of separating myth from history for social studies teachers. It argues that there has been resurgence in our schools to heighten the historical consciousness of our students. According the article many teachers have been able to provide the time and focus for students to become increasingly proficient at, and increasingly committed to, the difficult work of looking at the past critically. Since history is part of our core curriculum, schools actually have had the time to develop thoughtful and subtle complexity in students' historical thinking. One of the most important parts of the article talks about what the goal of teaching history in our schools should be and the importance of history in knowledge-making.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this article the author discusses the importance of separating myth from history for social studies teachers. It argues that there has been resurgence in our schools to heighten the historical consciousness of our students. According the article many teachers have been able to provide the time and focus for students to become increasingly proficient at, and increasingly committed to, the difficult work of looking at the past critically. Since history is part of our core curriculum, schools actually have had the time to develop thoughtful and subtle complexity in students' historical thinking. One of the most important parts of the article talks about what the goal of teaching history in our schools should be and the importance of history in knowledge-making.</div>

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Teaching First Nations history as Canadian history - 0 views

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shared by Stacey Manzerolle on 18 Sep 11 - No Cached

Stacey Manzerolle on 18 Sep 11

This journal article argues that First Nations history needs to be incorporated into Canadian History and Geography curricula rather than just being an additional chapter in the text (often the smallest of the chapters). Although these curricula are well intentioned, much more needs to be done to include the oral and written history of our First Nations peoples. The author believes that by including a diverse history of all Canadians we will guarantee a 'more harmonious' future for all Canadians.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This journal article argues that First Nations history needs to be incorporated into Canadian History and Geography curricula rather than just being an additional chapter in the text (often the smallest of the chapters). Although these curricula are well intentioned, much more needs to be done to include the oral and written history of our First Nations peoples. The author believes that by including a diverse history of all Canadians we will guarantee a 'more harmonious' future for all Canadians.</div>

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Teach LGBT history in public schools - 0 views

This article discusses the importance of trying to include the gay rights movements into the curriculum in public schools in the states. Councilman Danny Dromm thinks that the curriculum should beg...

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started by Marlene esteves on 13 Oct 11 no follow-up yet

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