- Conveys a knowledge of history and a love of learning history.
- Explains the importance of studying history.
- Provides an in-depth study of selected topics and avoids teaching history as a laundry list of information.
- Explains the relationship between fact and conjecture.
- Carries significant historical themes and questions from early history to the present day.
- Handles controversial issues with good judgment and fairness.
- Offers students opportunities for active learning and questioning.
- Utilizes primary source materials including diaries, letters, newspapers, photos, music, clothing, works of art, and other historical artifacts.
- Engages students with literature, art, music, and biography.
- Covers course content in the time available.
- Explains what has been left out of the history course and why.
- Helps students develop basic academic skills.
- Asks questions that require analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Utilizes diverse strategies for teaching history.
- Presents a study of people from diverse backgrounds and conditions, as well as an understanding of what binds all of humanity together.
© 2004 James L. Smith
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