"Finding History Where You Least Expect It: Site-Based Strategies for Teaching about the Past" by Jill M. Gradwell explores innovative methods for teaching history through site-based learning. The book encourages educators to step outside traditional classrooms and engage students with local historical sites, cultural landmarks, and community narratives. By utilizing a hands-on approach, Gradwell emphasizes the importance of place in understanding history and promotes experiential learning that connects students to their surroundings. The strategies outlined facilitate critical thinking, personal connection to the material, and deeper appreciation for history in everyday life, making it accessible and relevant to all learners. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Alliance Of Museums .

There are 194 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by American Alliance of Museums .

S. G. Grant is the founding dean of the School of Education at Binghamton University. His research interests include the intersection of curriculum and assessment policy. Jill M. Gradwell is an assistant professor and coordinator of social studies education in the Department of History and Social Studies at Buffalo State College, State University of New York. Her research centers on teaching, learning, and assessing history.