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Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present outlines instructional resources, curricular standards, and sample lesson plans for secondary teachers to promote historical empathy in their classrooms. Interdisciplinary connections between social studies and English language arts curricular design and instruction are explored through the application of literary analysis, digital media, music, films and documentaries, photographs, and place-based opportunities. ""Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present offers educators at all levels actionable steps to weave empathy into the larger patterns of history, through local history, and rich storytelling, then widening the lens to embrace all of our stories, via place-based learning and digital humanities tools and resources that allow students to see themselves in the story of US."" - Annie Evans, Director of Education & Outreach, New American History at the University of Richmond

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Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present offers educators at all levels actionable steps to weave empathy into the larger patterns of history, through local history, and rich storytelling, then widening the lens to embrace all of our stories, via place-based learning and digital humanities tools and resources that allow students to see themselves in the story of US. Annie Evans Director of Education & Outreach, New American History at the University of Richmond Dr. Perrotta’s and Dr. Curl’s book Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present fills a void in history pedagogy books. This book offers easy to implement lessons that will fit all levels of history and ELA classes. The authors collected great lists of sources, teacher friendly websites and digitized archives that will help teachers find primary and secondary sources to fit any topic. Building historical empathy practices into one's curriculum will be seamless with these ideas. Jennifer Baniewicz Social Studies Teacher, Charger Learning Center at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School In Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present, Perrotta and Curl provide a powerful and timely exploration of historical empathy as an essential framework for teaching social studies and English Language Arts. By bridging disciplinary divides, they offer educators practical strategies to engage students in critical inquiry, historical analysis, and civic reflection. This book is an invaluable resource for those committed to fostering deeper understanding, empathy, and active participation in our democracy. A must-read for educators seeking to make history and literature more relevant, meaningful, and transformative. Dr. Shirley Marie McCarther Editor, American Educational Research Journal Chair and Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations, University of Missouri- Kansas City Practical, thoughtful, and deeply engaging, Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present offers a valuable guide for educators looking to connect historical empathy with effective teaching in ELA and social studies. Dr. Perrotta and Dr. Curl provide clear strategies, interdisciplinary connections, and a range of useful resources to help teachers inspire critical thinking and empathy in their students. By combining historical context with literary analysis, this book serves as a practical tool for creating meaningful and engaging lessons that encourage students to explore diverse perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance today. Dr. Franklin Allaire Associate Professor, University of Houston Downtown Katherine Perrotta and Jennifer Curl’s Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present is a much-needed tool for teachers in the classroom. In today’s ever-changing world, it is a welcome salve that can help teachers lead students to become more empathetic critical thinkers that can truly put themselves in others’ shoes. If you are struggling to bridge history with ELA instructional practices, this is the read you need Colby Williams English Language Arts teacher

Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present offers educators at all levels actionable steps to weave empathy into the larger patterns of history, through local history, and rich storytelling, then widening the lens to embrace all of our stories, via place-based learning and digital humanities tools and resources that allow students to see themselves in the story of US. Annie Evans Director of Education & Outreach, New American History at the University of Richmond Dr. Perrotta’s and Dr. Curl’s book Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present fills a void in history pedagogy books. This book offers easy to implement lessons that will fit all levels of history and ELA classes. The authors collected great lists of sources, teacher friendly websites and digitized archives that will help teachers find primary and secondary sources to fit any topic. Building historical empathy practices into one's curriculum will be seamless with these ideas. Jennifer Baniewicz Social Studies Teacher, Charger Learning Center at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Practical, thoughtful, and deeply engaging, Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present offers a valuable guide for educators looking to connect historical empathy with effective teaching in ELA and social studies. Dr. Perrotta and Dr. Curl provide clear strategies, interdisciplinary connections, and a range of useful resources to help teachers inspire critical thinking and empathy in their students. By combining historical context with literary analysis, this book serves as a practical tool for creating meaningful and engaging lessons that encourage students to explore diverse perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance today. Dr. Franklin Allaire Associate Professor, University of Houston Downtown Katherine Perrotta and Jennifer Curl’s Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present is a much-needed tool for teachers in the classroom. In today’s ever-changing world, it is a welcome salve that can help teachers lead students to become more empathetic critical thinkers that can truly put themselves in others’ shoes. If you are struggling to bridge history with ELA instructional practices, this is the read you need Colby Williams English Language Arts teacher In Teaching Historical Empathy: Bridging the Past and Present, Perrotta and Curl provide a powerful and timely exploration of historical empathy as an essential framework for teaching social studies and English Language Arts. By bridging disciplinary divides, they offer educators practical strategies to engage students in critical inquiry, historical analysis, and civic reflection. This book is an invaluable resource for those committed to fostering deeper understanding, empathy, and active participation in our democracy. A must-read for educators seeking to make history and literature more relevant, meaningful, and transformative. Dr. Shirley Marie McCarther Editor, American Educational Research Journal Chair and Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations, University of Missouri- Kansas City

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Dr. Katherine Perrotta earned her B.S. in Adolescence Education and Social Studies from the State University of New York at Oneonta, M.A. in History from the City University of New York College of Staten Island, and Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a Social Studies Concentration from Georgia State University. Dr. Perrotta began her career as a middle grades social studies teacher in the New York City Department of Education. She is currently an Associate Professor of Middle and Secondary Education with a Social Studies emphasis at Mercer University Tift College of Education. Dr. Jennifer Curl has a bachelor’s degree in English from Agnes Scott College, an M.A.T. in Secondary English and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Mercer University Atlanta. She taught high school English for 15 years and now teaches as a Clinical Professor of English Education at the University of West Georgia.

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