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Lecture 1: Humanitas Features3 Topics|1 Quiz -
Lecture 2: Back to the Sources: Introducing Humanitas2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 3: Primary Sources in the American Texts2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 4: On Teaching Difficult Texts2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 5: On Teaching Primary Texts from Discussion2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 6: Potential Pitfalls2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 7: How to Begin a Discussion on the Declaration of Independence2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 8: Anecdotes About Students and Primary Sources2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 9: Discussing Texts with Individual Students2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 10: Joining the Great Conversation2 Topics|1 Quiz
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SEMINARLeading a Seminar on Poetry1 Topic
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END OF COURSE TESTEnd of Course Test: Humanitas Teacher Training1 Quiz
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- How can you foster a sense of engagement with a challenging text, particularly when students are encountering both the text and you as the teacher for the first time? Reflect on strategies to build rapport quickly and create a space for open discussion.
- What techniques can you use to encourage students to root their interpretations and ideas directly in the text? Discuss how to guide students to cite specific passages and use textual evidence in their analysis.
- In what ways can silence or pauses in classroom discussions contribute to deeper student engagement and reflection? Consider the balance between facilitating dialogue and allowing students time to think.
- What are effective ways to create an atmosphere where students feel safe to explore and wrestle with complex or ambiguous ideas? Discuss the role of humility, open-ended questions, and framing uncertainty as a strength in learning.
