Developing C3 Skills

In our University of Delaware history course, Civic Engagement in America, our students (many of whom are future social studies teachers) develop and hone the disciplinary skills outlined in the C3 Framework.

DIMENSION 1: DEVELOPING QUESTIONS AND PLANNING INQUIRIES

Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries

Example 1: Compelling Questions

Example 2: Document Analysis

Example 3: Leading Discussion

Compelling Questions

DIMENSION 2: APPLYING DISCIPLINARY TOOLS AND CONCEPTS

Civics & History

Example 1: Present, Future, Past Context/Structure

Example 2: Primary source readings

Example 3: Opposing views

War & Protest

DIMENSION 3: EVALUATING SOURCES AND USING EVIDENCE

Gathering and Evaluating Sources

Developing Claims and Using Evidence

Example 1: Connection Papers

Example 2: Jigsaw readings

Example 3: Breakout in-class activities

Concept Map for Essays

DIMENSION 4: COMMUNICATING CONCLUSIONS AND TAKING INFORMED ACTION

Communicating and Critiquing Conclusions

Example 1: Classroom presentation with practicum

Example 2: Process Paper

Example 3: It’s Common Sense

CITIZEN PRESENTATION

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