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Unit Overview
This website displays my work on formulating a five-lesson unit aimed at the post-secondary educational level. This is a World History unit aligned with Appalachian State University's 1000 level survey course standards. The unit and various lessons are also aligned with the American Historical Associations defined skills for historical proficiency. A massive influence in the formulation of this unit and these lessons was my goal of expanding the historical curriculum and showing non-history majors, or enthusiasts the value of learning history. This goal led to the theme of the unit being looking at 19th and 20th century warfare as the catalyst for some of the most important advancements in fields such as science, medicine, and industrialization. This theme I feel highlights that history has signficance in all fields of study, and learning such history is extremely valuable to understanding of why things are the way they are today.
Historical Skills Highlighted
Historical Skills Highlighted
Appalachian State University 1000 level History Survey Course
Understanding of historical primary, secondary, and internet sources and their application.
Content and Context Analysis of Events.
Interpretation leading to thesis development and written analysis.
American Historical Association Historical Skills
Development of historical research skills.
Development of students' chronological thinking in regard to events.
Development of students’ historical comprehension skills.
Development of students' abilities to analyze and interpret significant historical events.
Pedagogical Influence
Pedagogical Influence
The need for time to allow development of professional skills such as speaking, and listening inside the classroom.
The necessity for students to develop proper research skills, and have confidence working with historical sources.
The building of student writing skills through practice and encouragement.
The usefulness of collaboration among students during instruction.
The valuing of student engagement and feedback.
The expansion of curriculum to reflect a more open-minded and accepting classroom for all.
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