Defining High Quality History and Social Studies Instruction by Natacha Scott https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction How do you define high quality history and social studies instruction? en-us 2017-03-06 06:41:18 UTC 2025-12-18 14:20:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317034987 Before we can define high quality History/Social Studies instruction we need define what History/Social Studies actually is. I feel as though History and Social Studies need to be a valued discipline - not an afterthought something that's weaved in through ELA. If anything - ELA should be weaved into the fold of History/Social Studies. 
So - I think that H/SS should be a stand alone discipline in order for any "high quality" instruction to happen. For me high quality instruction centers around organization, evidence, and experience. ]]> 2019-01-02 13:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317034987 https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035760 High quality history instruction goes beyond just memorizing facts and dates, it makes students think about WHY certain events happened and how those events influence their lives.  It builds empathy for historical figures and groups different than their own, and highlights parts of history that aren't always part of the "standard" narratives]]> 2019-01-02 13:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035760 https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035774 High quality History and Social Studies Instruction ... *engages students *is representative/inclusive *allows students to practice being a (an?) historian]]> 2019-01-02 13:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035774 https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035906 Making sure history instruction is relevant, current and ensures that students are thinking critically about historical events and the world around them.]]> 2019-01-02 13:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035906 High Quality History Instruction includes well-planned and strategic content delivery using engaging strategies, quick turnaround on feedback on student outcomes, whether that is a flyer to be shared with the community, or a full-fledged campaign, and data-driven adjustments to lesson planning. High Quality History Instruction also includes appropriate scaffolding so that all students are able to access the content. tknoess https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035982 High quality History Instruction includes masterful use of the Practice Standards, as well as knowledge and use of the Guiding Principles.  High Quality History Instruction includes use of and deft analysis of visual images, data analysis, and practice of argumentation skills.

It also includes connections to other disciplines such as Art, Science, and English Language Arts.  Finally, high quality History instruction includes intentional modeling of important history skills such as research skills, annotation skills, and argumentation skills. It also includes building on literacy skills through building academic vocabulary. In the end, we are teaching students to build arguments based on solid evidence, and to think for themselves.]]> 2019-01-02 13:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317035982 https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317036106 Making sure we have the real facts instead of the distorted facts. Exposing students to field trips that relate to history to make a connection with them.]]> 2019-01-02 13:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/natachascott23/HQInstruction/wish/317036106