On this page we will collect links to various manifestations of a revolution in the way we aproach the learning of history,
creating Natural Critical Learning Environments
For more on the general principles
of the Natural Critical Learning Environment, go here
In a series of essays, Catherine Denial, Assistant Professor of History at Knox College explains how she uses the
Bringing History Home approach in her undergraduate history teaching.
“Reacting to the Past” (RTTP) consists of elaborate games,
set in the past, in which students are assigned roles informed by classic texts in the history of ideas. Class sessions
are run entirely by students; instructors advise and guide students and grade their oral and written work. It seeks
to draw students into the past, promote engagement with big ideas, and improve intellectual and academic skills.
