Designing Introductory History Courses for Student Success [Paperback]

What is the value of an introductory college course in history? What are the most effective ways to train all incoming students in core elements of historical thinking? How do we improve student success in these foundational courses? This volume collects data and perspectives on what instructional faculty and other higher education decision-makers can do to put the history discipline to work for today's students. Even small, incremental changes can produce measurable improvements in student learning and success.1. Preface by Julia Brookins and Stephanie M. Foote2. Unlocking History GatewaysMany Thousands Failed: A Wakeup Call to History Educators by Andrew K. KochHistorical Thinking for Everyone by Kenneth Pomeranz and Anne Hyde Introductory History Courses in 2021: A Snapshot in Time and the Midterm View byClaire Vanderwood and Julia Brookins3. Meeting Diverse NeedsThe Unanticipated Rewards of Pedagogical Reform by Theresa CaseNeurodivergence and Invisible Disabilities in the History Classroom by Celeste Chamberland and Michael Stelzer JocksIntroducing History: Addressing Student Bottlenecks While Supporting Equitable and Inclusive Learning by Jennifer Hart and David PaceTwo Halves of a Whole: Redesigning the US History Survey for Relevance, Reflection, and Accessby Sandra Frink and Margaret Rung4. Themes and VariationsBuilding Student Engagement in History Lab by Elizabeth Hyde and Jonathan MercantiniBringing Group Research to the Large Lecture Hall by Kelly HopkinsTaking a Thematic Approach with the History of Fun by Sara Rzeszutek5. Contributors6. Acknowledgments