In his recent book Why Learn History (When It's Already on Your Phone), Stanford University professor Sam Wineburg challenges history teachers to develop new … [Read more...] about Historians on Assessment
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How Do We Assess Student Learning in History?
Historians make a lot of claims. We claim that the study of history produces a set of transferable skills that students can use in the marketplace. We … [Read more...] about How Do We Assess Student Learning in History?
College and University Assessment Plans Undervalue Student Responsibility
Like most college professors, I teach at a college that has embraced the so-called "culture of assessment." We have computer programs to record assessment results, we … [Read more...] about College and University Assessment Plans Undervalue Student Responsibility
Teaching Beyond Tea Sets: Assessing Source Material in the U.S. History Survey
A few months ago I did a post on Abby Chandler's excellent piece "Teaching with a Tea Set." Â It appeared in the April 2014 issue of Perspectives on History. Â In … [Read more...] about Teaching Beyond Tea Sets: Assessing Source Material in the U.S. History Survey
Sam Wineburg is at it Again
Historical thinking and pedagogy guru Sam Wineburg and his team of researchers in the Stanford History Education Group have produced yet another valuable websites for … [Read more...] about Sam Wineburg is at it Again