Reflective Journal 2
Entry 4: What is Historical Thinking I SEE: I see that there are five aspects of historical thinking. "This video focuses on five aspects of historical thinking." I see that those five aspects are multiple accounts and perspectives, analysis of primary sources, sourcing, understanding historical context, and claim/evidence connection. "For example, various state standards say students should be using multiple sources and learning to analyze those sources for purpose and perspective, credibility, and validity—analysis akin to what we call sourcing." (What is Historical Thinking) I THINK : I think that many students dwell on the fact that just because history is in the past that it does not affect the present. I think that learning more about the past helps shape the future. I think that notifying students about these five aspects will really help them grow as educators to extend their knowledge about History and how well rounded it is. (What is Hist...