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Heller, Stephen; Stacy, Jason – Social Education, 2013
The building of historical thinking skills has historically been a lonely endeavor for AP U.S. history teachers. Many often generate their own pedagogy, perhaps modified from an AP workshop or generally gleaned from released exam essay questions. However, as currently scheduled, in 2014, the AP U.S. history exam will undergo a redesign that will…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, United States History, Classroom Techniques, Thinking Skills
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Neville, David O.; Shelton, Brett E. – Simulation & Gaming, 2010
As 3D digital game-based learning (3D-DGBL) for the teaching of literature and history gradually gains acceptance, important questions will need to be asked regarding its method of design, development, and deployment. This article offers a synthesis of contemporary pedagogical, instructional design, new media, and literary-historical theories to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Social Networks, Humanities Instruction, Literature
Smith, W. David – 1977
Describing existing English provisions for the support of rural in-service teacher needs, this paper reviews: (1) the role of the Local Educational Authority (LEA) and its advisory staff (helping probationary teachers, running courses for other teachers, and providing on-going support in the schools); (2) the role of teacher centers (varied in…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Colleges, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development