Interpretation: Making Sense of What We See
If cognition defines what we want students to think, and observation determines how we make that thinking visible, then interpretation is where we
Registration is Open: Summer Learning Opportunities with Facing History & Ourselves
Registration is now for Facing History & Ourselves’ summer professional learning opportunities. Their calendar includes online and in-person offerings on history, ELA, civics,
Why Facing History Matters Now More Than Ever
We’ve all had that moment in class: A student raises their hand to ask about something troubling they saw online, or connects a
Observation: How Do We Design a Tool That Makes Thinking Visible?
We can have a clear, well-articulated model of historical thinking. We can name the moves: sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, inference. We can even break
The Human Behind the Hero: Teaching WWI through Francis Pegahmagabow’s War Record
The war record of First World War soldiers can provide unique insight into the experiences of soldiers. I’ve previously written about how I
Have your say on school phone policies
Are you an educator, principal, or school or board administrator? The Dais wants to hear how school phone policies are working in your
Free Webinar: Financial Literacy Resources for Ontario Educators
With Ontario’s new financial literacy graduation requirement coming into effect, many educators are looking for engaging, classroom-ready resources to help support student learning.
What Model of Student Thinking Is Being Assessed?
Any strong assessment begins with a clear model of cognition. In history education, that means moving beyond broad labels or instructions—like “analyze the
Subjects or Actors: Redefining Korean Women’s History in the Classroom
Increasingly, teachers are asked to develop lesson plans and resources that engage students in critical thinking, analysing multiple perspectives, encourage student voice and
Asian Heritage Month Resources for Social Studies Teachers
Chinese and Japanese Canadians have been part of Canada for a long time and continue to be. Learn about how racial prejudice affected
Using Primary Sources to Investigate Chinese Canadian History
Canada’s History is a treasure trove of primary source materials. From their magazine archives to what can be found in their regular mail
Assessing Historical Thinking: Moving Beyond Recall
Designing assessments that genuinely capture students’ historical thinking remains one of the most persistent challenges in Social Studies education. Too often, what we