Facing History and Ourselves
Overview
Focus
Specific Skills
- Building teacher and parent skills
- Diversity and inclusion
- Emotional awareness
- Social skills
- Improve school climate
Program Length
Program length varies for each topic
Program Description
"By integrating the study of history, literature, and human behavior with ethical decision making and innovative teaching strategies, our program enables secondary school teachers to promote students’ historical understanding, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. As students explore the complexities of history, and make connections to current events, they reflect on the choices they confront today and consider how they can make a difference."
Visit Program WebsiteCost
Online courses are currently offered at no cost, in-person professional development costs range from $6,000-$30,000. Resources can be downloaded or temporarily lent at no charge or ordered for $12-$50 per text.
More Pricing DetailsDemographics & Delivery
Intended Population
- Unspecified
Grade
- Unspecified
Intended Group Size
- Any
ELL/DLL
- Unspecified
Multisensory Applications
- Yes
Computer-Based Delivery
- Partial
Scripted
- Instructor Scripted
Program Specifics
Comprehensive or Skill Specific
- Comprehensive
Placement Tests
- No
Accelerated Learning
- No
Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery
- No
Error Correction Built In
- No
Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher
- Unspecified
Research & Evaluation
Research Summary
Results of the research indicate significant, positive gains in social relationship skills and academic areas, however, there have not been significant effects demonstrated on decreasing problem behaviors. No studies have addressed changes in emotional well-being.
Study Citations
Schultz, L. H., Barr, D. J., & Selman, R. L. (2001). The value of a developmental approach to evaluating character development programmes: An outcome study of Facing History and ourselves. Journal of Moral Education, 30(1), 3-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/03057240120033785
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report
- No discernible effects
Evidence Base (ESSA)
- Strong
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Insufficient evidence