Course Information
Teacher Involvement
The middle and high school teachers participating in "Our Place in History" will regularly meet throughout the school year for professional development activities aimed at using their local communities and local history to illustrate themes in American history. Teachers will be compensated for this involvement through opportunities for professional credit, an annual stipend, professional association memberships, a variety of classroom materials, and support from content experts.
Teacher Activities
Summer Academy: Two five-day content-rich sessions with
embedded pedagogy and a full-day field trip to regional sites.
Spring Break Regional Tour: Four-day bus tour of the region
guided by content specialists
Seasonal Workshop/Field Trips: Workshops and field trips
throughout the school year combining history content, pedagogy, and historical
research
Monthly Study Groups: Two-hour study group videoconferences
with peers
Additional Classroom Support: Visits from TAH Mentor and
access to online collaborative workspace
Participating Teachers Compensation
- WSU Credit or certification clock hours (pending)
- Over $1500 a year in stipends
- Professional association memberships
- Five teachers to attend the NCHE annual meeting
- Classroom resources
- History and education texts
- Support from content experts and ESD staff and cohort
- Connections to other practitioners
- Improved classroom lessons
