Watch the video introduction to familiarize yourself with the workshop series, the participants, and this session.
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View Video Segment: Introduction
Go to this segment in the video by matching the image (to the left) on your TV screen. You'll find this segment at the beginning of the video. Watch for about 18 minutes.
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What Do You Know?
In this session, you will identify teaching strategies that bring concepts to life for your students; but first, consider how you learn. Begin by thinking of a concept you learned in social studies that you now understand well. Then, think of how you developed that understanding, and how you demonstrate it.
A non-interactive version of this activity is available as a PDF document.
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Reflect on Your Work
When you have completed the activity above, review your steps to deep understanding and consider the following questions:
When would you say you had achieved deep understanding?
What do you notice from your own method of learning that might be applied in your teaching?
