Colleagues in social studies,
Just want to offer a few things for you to peruse for opportunities for growth and development. The opportunities include information about the Kansas Social Studies Conference, a class on East Asia, and a training session on Dual Encoding – using maps while teaching history.
I had the great privilege this week of attending a meeting at the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, KS. The purpose was to identify concretely some ways the partnership between K-State and the Eisenhower Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home could continue to grow. The experience was wonderful as we were able to visit the Director’s office which at one time was occupied President Eisenhower himself. Additionally, I was afforded the opportunity to go through the museum, which was fabulous! Great exhibits were filled with the artifacts of the life and times of the president. Continue reading “I Still Like Ike” & A “History Day” Training Opportunity
This summer I have had the privilege of teaching 30 students from Ecuador in the GO program here at Kansas State University. The students are teachers of English from Ecuador on behalf of the Ecuadorian government to improve their teaching skills for their English program back home. They have been a pleasure to teach and have taught me tons about their culture, educational system, and their lives back home. Continue reading I’m GOing places….
As I begin the transition from summer to fall semesters (I know it is way too soon!), I decided to think about how I can start my methods course. I have my own set of ‘willing’ lab rats at home and I cornered my sixth grader and asked the question in the title of this post. The reply was what I expected… Continue reading So I asked my eleven year old, “What is History?”
As I will not be scheduled to post again prior to the actual anniversary, I felt it appropriate to blog about one of my favorite topics of study. I still remember my high school history teacher describing the Battle of Gettysburg as the “-est” battle of the American Civil War.
The “biggest,” the “bloodiest,” and had the “greatest impact” upon the history of America. While this statement is contentious it is significant to remember this event for a variety of reasons that I think is important to make sure our students know about the battle, and the Civil War in general. Continue reading The 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg
