Transforming History - A Guide to Effective, Inclusive, and Evidence-Based Teaching (Hardcover)

Teaching history well is not just a matter of knowing history - it is a set of skills that can be developed and honed through practice. In this theoretically informed but eminently practical volume, Mary Jo Festle examines the recent explosion of research on the teaching and learning of history. Illuminated by her own work, Festle applies the concept of "backward design" as an organizing framework to the history classroom. She provides concrete strategies for setting up an environment that is inclusive and welcoming but still challenging and engaging. Instructors will improve their own conceptual understandings of teaching and learning issues, as well as receive guidance on designing courses and implementing pedagogies consistent with what research tells us about how students learn. The book offers practical illustrations of assignments, goals, questions, grading rubrics, unit plans, and formats for peer observation that are adaptable for courses on any subject and of any size. Transforming History is a critical guide for higher and secondary education faculty - neophytes and longtime professionals alike - working to improve student learning.

General

Imprint:	University of Wisconsin Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Mary Jo Festle
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-299-32680-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > History > Theory & methods > General Promotions
LSN:	0-299-32680-2
Barcode:	9780299326807

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