
Teaching with the Bill of Rights Institute
INTRODUCTION TO SOCRATIC PEDAGOGY | COURSE 1

Introduction
Teaching with the Bill of Rights Institute badge consists of six online modules that explore the BRI’s unique approach to teaching history and civics for self-governance. In this course, you will delve into BRI’s rich resources, meticulously designed to impart the principles and practices of self-governance. Join us as we journey to understand how BRI empowers learners with the knowledge and skills needed to become engaged citizens in a democratic society.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Identify how constitutional principles and civic virtues are threaded throughout BRI curriculum.
Describe the different pedagogical categories that help develop skills for self-governance.
Examine how key curricula use principles, virtues, and pedagogy for self-governance.