Introduction to Reading Like a Historian and Beyond the Bubble Assessments
During this interactive institute, participants will learn about the Stanford History Education Group’s Reading Like a Historian lessons and Beyond the Bubble assessments. This three-session institute will address the following topics:
- Overview of Reading Like a Historian design principles & historical thinking
- Modeling historical thinking
- Introduction to Beyond the Bubble assessments
- Formative assessment as part of inquiry-based history instruction
- Facilitating historical discussions
Each session will include opportunities to engage with Stanford History Education Group materials as part of a large group and in small breakout groups. Participants will learn strategies for implementing these resources in their classrooms.
Please note: This institute is designed for educators of grades 5-12 who have not previously attended Stanford History Education Group professional development on Reading Like a Historian.
Participants will receive a digital record of completion. Participants who complete the course and assigned homework will be eligible for 1 CEU, issued by the Stanford Center for Professional Development.