Test Your Knowledge On History

The Five Elements of History

1. Meaningful--> Engaging, connects students with real world situations.
2. Interactive---> Draws on more than 1 discipline, subject or skill set.
3. Value-based--> Strengthens sense of democratic values and social responsibility.
4. Challenging--> Incorporates different perspectives and draws on students critical thinking skills.
5. Active---------> Made up of the physical environment.

Economics, Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Anthropology 

Percentage of What We Learn Which is Retained in Memory:

When we read ______ 10%

When we hear_______20%

When we see________10%

When we see and hear_20%

When we discuss_____50%

When we do things___75%

When we teach others_95%

Structure of Knowledge
 by Jerome Bruner
1. Meta Cognition- The highest level--> It is best defined as knowing about knowing. Students apply what they know and reflect to better themselves. It can also be seen as thinking about thinking(a reflection and application).
2. Generalization
3. Concepts
4. Facts- the lowest level--> does not explain in depth