Reading Like a Historian with Younger Students

Description

This interactive workshop is intended for upper elementary and middle school teachers. Each session will include opportunities to engage with Stanford History Education Group materials as part of a large group and in small breakout groups.

This three-session institute will address the following topics: 

• Introducing students to historical thinking
• Scaffolding primary sources for a range of readers
• Developing inquiry-based history lessons with images
• Modeling historical thinking

   
Participants will learn strategies for implementing Stanford History Education Group resources in their classrooms. 
   
Please note: This session is tailored specifically for teachers of younger students, but upper elementary and middle school teachers are welcome to enroll in any of the summer professional development institutes. 
   
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.
 

Questions?

Please contact stanford-educ@stanford.edu or call 650-263-4144