MOCHE/ILCHE 2017: Why You Should Be Using Novels in Your Social Studies Classroom
Why You Should Be Using Novels in Your Social Studies Classroom
Presenter: George Haldaman, Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah, IL
Put kids into history! Instead of just “covering” history with your textbook, use novels to help students gain a more personal experience with the past. See the potential for developing critical thinking skills in Socratic Seminars, thinking about various perspectives on a topic, comparing competing sources. See how student growth in reading for information can be enhanced through a variety of selected projects.
