Teaching American History Program: Project Goals
Academic Objectives for Participants
- Acquire content knowledge through the exploration of core events,
people and ideas in each historical era.
- Develop the ability to assess and think critically about historical
issues.
- Develop skills in analyzing historical data and reaching informed
conclusions.
Program Indicators
- Teachers are more confident and competent in their American
history content expertise.
- Teachers demonstrate a high level of confidence in conducting
research and analyzing resources related to traditional school
districts.
- The quality of American history curriculum content and lesson
planning resources have increased in participating school district.
Project Outcome
- Students gain a new appreciation for American History and achieve
higher competence in the subject area.
- Students experience American History using primary source information
in the context of time and place.
- Students develop intellectual skills, knowledge and application
that are demonstrated through improved academic achievement.
Ultimate Goal
- Improved/Increased student learning of traditional American
History.
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