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Libresco, Andrea S. – Social Education, 2013
This article describes 10 recommendations for creativity, higher-order thinking, and meaningful learning activities that can be used to guide teachers in constructing an engaging AP course: (1) Be on the committee that decides how students will be selected for AP; (2) Maximize time and connections through blocks of time with an English colleague;…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Creativity, Thinking Skills, Cognitive Processes
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Novoa, Adriana – Social Education, 2007
It can be a challenge to introduce students to a world region with the cultural diversity and rich history of Latin America. In this article, the author suggests four thematic units that enable teachers to identify both general trends and important differences in the region: (1) race/ethnicity; (2) progress and civilization; (3) conflict and…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Latin American History, Science Curriculum