Boston Collegiate: Why I Use a Business School Model to Teach History
My U.S. government students were considering the 1787 gathering of state delegates that ultimately gave the nation its Constitution and current system of government. Twelfth grader Sadou asked: “Should the federal government have ultimate power over the states? Or would that get rid of state power too completely?”
Sadou’s astute questions launched the class into an energetic discussion of the delicate balance of power between a federal government and state governments. The class conversation, beginning with events of the late 18th century, landed us by design squarely in the present. Students debated the pros and cons of federal regulation, as political leaders do so often in the news today.
As a teacher, my drive lies in setting up such opportunities—openings for civil dialogue that demand students work at the edge of their capabilities without demanding so much that they become overwhelmed. It took me a decade of teaching to find and hone the right approach. For me, it’s been the case study method.
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