How do Students Make Connections with Previous Course Content in the Social Studies Classroom?

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August 21, 2014

How can teachers help students access and apply prior knowledge from previous units? How can we help them link their current areas of study with larger course themes? In this video highlight from our Teacher Inquiry in Action Forum 2014, Unity High School teacher (Oakland, CA) scholar Blair Mosner discusses her inquiry into how to support students with making connections to previous course content in the Social Studies classroom.

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The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

“Through the collaborative inquiry there’s a real aha moment,” said Carrie Wilson, executive director of Mills Teacher Scholars. “It gives teachers a chance to see how the competencies intersect with their instructional practices.”

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How do Students Make Connections with Previous Course Content in the Social Studies Classroom?

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