5319: Cultivate Historical Thinking with Inquiry-Based Labs

Speaker: Sarah Murphy, Evaluation Manager and Professional Learning Specialist

Sarah Murphy: Hi, I'm Sarah. One of the course designers here at Teaching Channel. Are you ready to transform your history classroom into a hub of active learning and discovery? Join us in course 5319: Cultivate Historical Thinking with Inquiry Based Labs. This course equips teachers with the tools and strategies to ignite student curiosity. You'll learn how to craft compelling historical questions that spark investigation, no matter your curricular area. From ancient civilizations to modern movements will guide you in curating diverse sources from primary documents to artifacts, empowering your students to analyze evidence and construct their own interpretations of the past. Teachers will also gain a deep understanding of how to scaffold the inquiry process, ensuring all learners are supported on their journey to becoming historical thinkers. We'll explore how to innovate historical literacy, thinking and argumentation, skills, preparing students for the complexities of our world.

Sarah Murphy: I love how this course addresses the challenges of teaching hard history. We provide effective approaches for facilitating meaningful discussions even on sensitive topics. But it's not just about the how to discuss, it's about whose stories are being told. We'll dive into uncovering those perspectives and voices that have often been excluded from traditional textbooks. You'll learn how to find those hidden narratives, bring them into your classroom and give your students a more complete authentic understanding of the past. Plus, you'll learn to design assessments that measure not only content knowledge but also those crucial historical thinking skills. But the real heart of this course is the potential to transform your classroom. Imagine students who don't just memorize facts but actively engage with the past, asking their own questions, seeking evidence and forming their own conclusions. That's the power of inquiry based learning. So join us in 5319 and discover a new way to teach history. One that fosters critical thinking, deep understanding and lasting engagement. Let's empower the next generation of historians together.