Abby Reisman

Co-designing for social studies teacher learning: lessons from a six-year research−practice partnership

Purpose To date, little research examines what happens when co-design aims not at student-facing curriculum but, rather, at the development of teacher learning and professional development experiences. Given the success of co-design methods in promoting instructional innovation a...

What Should We Listen for in Social Studies Discussions?

Built around four social studies-specific dimensions—content, source scrutiny, empathic imagination, and ethical action—the Social Studies Discourse Instrument gives teachers a fresh, nonevaluative lens on classroom discussion.