Coming in to class on Tuesday, I expected to see familiar faces and participate in some active icebreakers, which I had predicted correctly. I was excited to hear that we will not be doing a unit plan this semester, but instead focus on a variety of assignments that dive deeper into understanding how to implement social studies in the classroom. I have grown up in a family that has always valued history, so I have been interested in social studies for as long as I can remember. I am looking forward to learning social studies pedagogy and the specific content that comes with it.
I am prepared to learn how to introduce many different sources and a variety projects into my classroom. Throughout the semester I hope to learn new content myself, as well as grow professionally through class discussion, group collaboration, and individual research and reflection.
Hi Lane, I too am happy for a deeper dive! I am also pleased to hear you have a love of history! I wonder if your past teachers have anything to do with this or just your family? In my family, my paternal grandfather was really into Richmond history and took his grand-kids to historical sites quite often! He loved looking at old pictures of Richmond in books and then taking us to the current spot so that we could be amazed about how Richmond had changed. I used to love that! I am looking forward to sharing a variety of strategies with you this semester to engage students. You are already a step ahead because you will bring the passion you have for history to your classroom.
See you tomorrow evening, Lynne