Course: Medieval History and the Renaissance
Description
Do you want a refresher on Medieval History and the Renaissance? Are you interested in figuring out ways to effectively backwards plan these complex topics? Join this module to learn planning techniques for effectively tackling this era of history.
Objectives and Competencies
Knowledge
Skills
Mindset
Description
Do you want a refresher on Medieval History and the Renaissance? Are you interested in figuring out ways to effectively backwards plan these complex topics? Join this module to learn planning techniques for effectively tackling this era of history.
Objectives and Competencies
Knowledge
- Locate or create a summative or formative assessment.
- Identify hotspots and common misconceptions in the unit; e.g. pacing (breadth v. depth), topics that are difficult to teach; e.g. aspects of the feudal system.
Skills
- Long term backwards plan from the assessment; e.g. year-long plans, unit plans.
- Short term backwards plan from assessments; e.g. lesson plans.
- Align instruction to Common Core or state standards.
- Incorporate regular literacy practice into instruction.
Mindset
- Invest students in medieval and renaissance history; e.g. understanding how Enlightenment ideas revolutionized power structures.
- Develop a culturally responsive approach to teaching this unit by addressing topics such as religious conflict and the influence of the church.
