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Implementing Document-based Lessons in High School Classrooms: A Case Study of World History Teachers' Perspectives and Practices
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Astorian, Laura B. |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' philosophical and pedagogical views regarding their definitions of historical thinking. Staff development intended to train teachers in this method of instruction is also reflected upon by the participants. The goal of the study is to investigate how teachers create opportunities for practice through their own understanding of the phenomena of the construction of historical knowledge through their pre-service education and current classroom experience, the application of that understanding to their pedagogy, and what they consider to be beneficial staff development. The research design for this study is a phenomenological case study centering on three teachers’ stories. The phenomenon of historical thinking is investigated through analysis of interviews and focus groups conducted with three world history teachers – the goal is to determine how teachers interact with skills and knowledge necessary to grasp historical thinking and literacy and how they approach instructing students in this skill. The teachers interviewed stated varying levels of comfort in using historical thinking in their classrooms. All participants saw value in historical literacy and document analysis, though they differed in incorporating these activities in their classroom activities. All teachers interviewed stated that they had concerns about the time available to teach the content. Teachers expressed frustration with the amount and quality of world history professional development available. Participants stressed the importance of integrating PRD analysis strategies into lessons, and stated that they would benefit from development activities that demonstrated how to effectively work with students across all ability levels on honing this potentially unfamiliar skill. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=seceddoc_etd |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
