Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects

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Smithsonian Institution via Edx

Learn techniques for history lessons to create a motivating study environment and inquiry-based learning with Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects course.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 1-3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online course offered by edX is created by Smithsonian. This course's instruction mode is English with Kathleen Owings Swan and Naomi Coquillon as the instructors. This course will span over six weeks, and candidates can complete the course material at their pace.

Middle and high school teachers will learn innovative methods to create an engaging atmosphere for students in-and-out of the classroom. The Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects certification teaches beneficial strategies and techniques that are readily applicable in a classroom. Teachers can use these techniques to instill inquiry-based learning methods for the currently taught history lessons.  

With Smithsonian's help, the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects training incorporates the new C3 social studies framework. These educational methods are museum-based and generate interest among students by bringing historical artifacts to life. Teachers are given demonstrations, explanations, and examples of generating practical ideas in the classroom. This helps encourage the students to think critically, ask tricky questions, form evidence-based opinions, come to conclusions, and much more in the field of historical sources.

The highlights

  • Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects 
  • Online mode only
  • 1-3 hours study every week
  • 6-week course
  • Under the Education and Teacher Training category
  • Designed by Smithsonian
  • Intermediate-level course
  • Official certificate
  • Mode of instruction in English 
  • Instructed by Kathleen Owings Swan
  • Instructed by Naomi Coquillon
  • Video lectures with transcripts
  • Self-paced learning

Program offerings

  • Online training
  • Free enrolment
  • Intermediate-level course
  • 6-week course
  • 1-3 hours effort per week
  • Education and teacher training category
  • Lecture in english
  • Video lecture transcripts
  • Verified certificate

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

The Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online certification does not require a registration fee. For those interested in acquiring a verified certificate, payment of Rs. 4,168 is required.

Teaching Historical Inquiry with the Objects fee structure

Course Option

Total fee in INR

Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects (audit only)

Free

Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects (with certificate)

Rs. 4,168

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Smithsonian Institution

certificate fees

₹4,168

Who it is for

Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online program is meant primarily for social studies teachers at the secondary school level. However, the course welcomes all types of interested educators.

Eligibility criteria

Applying candidates must be an educator to join the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects certification program.

What you will learn

With the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online course, middle and high school teachers will have a comprehensive knowledge of: 

  • Application and usage of the C3 framework to teach social studies 
  • Encouraging students to understand historical inquiry deeply
  • History lessons, museum or educational programs incorporated with object-based learning
  • Methods to create captivating questions
  • Lesson-planning ideas by including the C3 framework and resources from museums

The syllabus

None

Admission details

Step 1. Candidates can find the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online training by going to the official edX website: https://www.edx.org/ 

Step 2. Click the menu to choose the ‘Sign-in’ or ‘Register’ tab

Step 3. Enter the required information to create an account or sign up with an Apple, Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account. 

Step 4. Go to the search bar and type in the course title.

Step 5. Locate the course, click the 'Enroll' option, and register for free training.


Filling the form

Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects program does not have a dedicated application form. Candidates must sign up or sign in to enrol for the course.

How it helps

With the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects online course, middle and high school teachers will be capacitated to generate an exciting history lesson environment. Candidates will learn how to use the C3 framework to create an interactive teaching-learning experience.

The Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects certification uses demonstrations of the historical artifacts and exhibitions at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Doing so helps the candidates to generate innovative ideas to create inquiry and object-based teaching methods.

Instructors

Ms Kathleen Owings Swan
professor
UK Lexington

Ph.D

Ms Naomi Coquillon
Manager
Smithsonian Institution

Other Masters

FAQs

What is the C3 framework?

College, career, and civic life make up the C3 framework. It is created for the subject of social studies by using Smithsonian’s practical museum-based educational techniques.

Are the course instructors professionally trained?

Yes. Naomi Coquillon is the youth and teacher program manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Dr. Kathy Swan is a professor of education at the University of Kentucky.

Why do I have to pay for the certificate if the course is free?

EdX is a non-profit educational platform. The certificate fees help them fund free education services globally.

How do I enrol a team for the Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects course?

At the bottom of the course page, an option for business or team participation is available. Click the ‘Purchase Now’ or ‘Request Information’ tab to proceed with team enrolment.

Does the course require any in-person interaction?

No. The Teaching Historical Inquiry with Objects training will only be conducted online.

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