Introduction

Welcome to Studying History in Modern Times, the first course in the BRI’s online program, Teaching Historical Reasoning!

In this course, you will understand the meaning of history while exploring the reasons we study and teach the subject. At the end of this course, you will reflect on your role as the teacher in a history-focused classroom.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Explore the ways studying history can inform our understanding of today

Understand the vital and tangible skills learned while studying history

Self-evaluate and establish goals as an educator