Social Studies: Think Like a Historian: Critical Thinking in Social Studies
ESC Region 13
6.00 CPE Credits
$100.00
If you are looking for ways to elevate student engagement and deepen learning then this workshop is for you! We'll explore how to move beyond rote memorization and towards a more rigorous, inquiry-based approach.
Participants will:
- Gain a deep understanding of the four Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, learning to identify the cognitive demands of different tasks and questions.
- Explore the concept of teaching for transfer, focusing on how to design learning experiences that enable students to apply historical thinking skills to new contexts, both within and outside of the social studies classroom.
Who is this for?
6-12 Social Studies teachers, specialists, inclustion teacher, instructional coaches, Social Studies leaders
Who do I contact for more information?
Categories
Social Studies, Effective Schools Framework - 5.1, Student Achievment, Teaching & Learning
Evaluation Standards
1 - Planning, T-TESS 2 - Instruction, T-TESS 1.1 - Planning: Standards and Alignment, T-TESS 1.4 - Planning: Activities, T-TESS 2.1 - Instruction: Achieving Expectation, T-TESS 2.2 - Instruction: Content Knowledge and Expertise
1 - Instructional Leadership, T-PESS 2 - Human Capital, T-PESS 1.1A - Ensures curricula aligned with state standards, T-PESS 2.2A - Maintains diverse and high quality work force
In-person
$100.00
CPE Credits:
6.00
Registration Closes: Tue. 03/03/2026 - 2:00PM CST
Location
Meeting Dates
Wed.
3/11/2026 -
9:00am to
4:00pm CDT
Workshop ID
SP2654470