About the course
Our unique methodology
This course approaches artifact analysis as an inquiry-driven, student-centered practice that positions objects as entry points into historical thinking. Rather than treating artifacts as static illustrations of the past, we frame them as evidence to be questioned, interpreted, and debated.
This course will empower educators to support students as they engage with artifacts through structured observation, questioning, and interpretation protocols (such as thinking routines and inquiry frameworks), allowing them to generate and refine their own historical claims. Teachers serve as facilitators—designing intentional experiences, scaffolding analysis, and guiding students toward evidence-based reasoning.
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What you’ll learn
Master Core Concepts
- Define artifacts with a focus on classroom application.
- Explain the benefits of integrating artifacts into your teaching practice.
Develop Facilitation Skills
- Evaluate a range of artifact analysis frameworks and protocols.
- Acquire hands-on experience through practical exercises designed for your classroom context.
Apply Your Skills in Context
- Design impactful classroom activities around historical synthesis through artifacts.
- Learn how to implement and assess these activities in line with curriculum goals and learning objectives.
Share Your Learning
- Complete assessments that demonstrate your new capabilities and document your progress.
- Leverage a diverse range of supplementary resources.
Skills you’ll gain
Reflection moments
Our moments echo our methodology—these are a ‘pause’, and take the focus temporarily away from the core content of the course to think deeply on the details—but are nevertheless connected to the subject matter.
Think²
Pause and examine your assumptions. These moments encourage you to question what you think you know and consider alternative perspectives on the topic.
Think² Shared
Consider your students’ perspectives and experiences. These moments focus on understanding how learners process and engage with civil discourse concepts.
Literacy
Connect course content to broader reading and research. Literacy moments bridge theory and practice through curated texts and scholarly resources.
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Join educators building the skills to facilitate meaningful, respectful dialogue with students of all ages.
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