Tag: critical thinking
Building community through inquiry: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
With inquiry at its core, the new Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies seek to empower students to think critically and to become active participants in the learning process. By incorporating inquiry-based learning, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is encouraging students to engage in open dialogue with both the teacher and classmates in a formal setting.
Fayette County teacher incorporating Finnish ideas into her classroom
Fayette County's Kelly Bales describes how she tried to incorporate Finnish ideas about education into her social studies classroom.
KHS Foundation to develop curriculum
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Foundation has received a $110,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The funds will be...