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76The Law of Unintended Consequences in History
An important principle in science is the law of unintended consequences. The physical and social sciences share a lot, including the law of unintended consequences. History is full of examples of decisions...
6 comments66Teaching at Private and Public Schools
As a student and a teacher I have had the opportunity to experience both public and private schools. In many ways schools are schools, but there are some definite differences between the two as far as...
4 comments78Should the USA's and the rest of the world's military power pull out of Iraq now?
The war in Iraq has progressed unlike most people thought it woule, especially the Bush administration. The final result, as in who will win, was never really in doubt. The post war planning was a...
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71Using Movies Effectively in Class
Almost every school has that history teacher that was mister video. Almost every day a worksheet is passed out and a film started. While this teaching technique has justifiably been criticized, films and...
0 comments76The Best Way to Teach History
Although history does not change, it continues to grow. Every day there is more history for teachers and students to examine and learn from. But what is the best way to teach history, chronologically or...
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71Professional Learning Communities
Since the passage of the No Child Left Behind act, the movement toward education reform has been put into high gear. Administrators all over the country are looking for ways to improve their test scores and...
0 comments54The First Day Of School
It happens every year. The summer comes to a close. It is as inevitable as, well, the seasons. With the end of summer comes a new beginning. School starts anew. The first day of school sets the tone for...
0 comments84Should Teachers Assign Homework?
As a teacher, one of my constant frustrations has been with homework. How much homework should be given and how often? How much should homework impact a student's grade? Is it meaningful? Are the students...
53 comments75How To Become A National Board Certified Teacher
Many professions have national certifications that their members can achieve. Engineers, architects and others can achieve certification status regardless of where they live or work. This achievement means...
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75Early Cold War American Policy
At the conclusion of the Second World War the world found itself in a completely new international order. What was once a Eurocentric, balance of power system was now a bi-polar system dominated by the United...
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