Teaching History and Using History Revealed
When it comes to history, there are a LOT of strongly held perspectives and quite a few places of controversy. So, how does the “average” homeschool parent (forgive me, you are certainly above average!) navigate through all of these without having to do a graduate degree in history??
For the past 35 years, I’ve been on my own journey of discovery in the area of history. It had always been a source of fascination (one of my favorite courses in college was African history!), but learning how to wisely and carefully guide others through the study of history—while avoiding the pitfalls—eventually became a full-time effort as a student, researcher, writer, and speaker—with the help and counsel of excellent academic historians.
If I can serve you by gently and humbly sharing the wisdom gained in these 3+ decades, it will a great joy.
Below you will find a few videos on History and History Revealed curriculum, along with various articles. It is my great hope that I will be able to add significantly to these collections, as there is SO much to say!
Videos About History & History Revealed
Posts About History & History Revealed
Teaching Tip 2—The Introduction
If you’ve ever watched the Food Network show, Chopped, you know that one of the most important elements the judges consider is presentation. Without that, your tasty dish loses some of its value. And, yet, a tomato tastes like a tomato, regardless of how it looks,...
Teaching Tip 3—The Connection
Last week in this series, we considered the importance of a first impression when introducing our students to an academic subject, or, in this case, a historical era. We looked at how to make this initial introduction through an auditory, visual, and kinesthetic...
Teaching Tip 4 — Learning Styles
If you think back to your days in a classroom, can you remember the kid that was always fidgeting? And, what about the one who was always talking? You probably noticed the studious types who knew every answer in English, history or science class, and the gregarious...
Teaching Tip 5—Different Tastes
If you were only allowed one kind of taste in your cooking, which one would it be? Categories of Taste You’ve probably taught your kids about the four basic taste categories in food—sweet, sour, salt, and bitter. (Note: There is a fifth and sixth category,...
Teaching Tip 6 — Storytelling
The art of storytelling has been valued for millennia. From tribal peoples to Hollywood producers, telling a good story is one of the most powerful means of teaching the next generation. Stories well told capture our minds, inspire our hearts, provide a...
Teaching Tip 7 — Comprehension
Language is one of our greatest gifts, showering us with a richness of communication, of thoughts and ideas, of new horizons and ancient peoples, of beauty and tragedy, of redemption and deliverance. How shallow life would be if we were limited to mere grunts and...
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Ancient History Curriculum
Beginning with the creation of the world, this curriulum title continues—with a constant focus on Jewish history—all the way to the early Roman Empire; and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Middle Ages Curriculum
How was the world changed by the resurrection of Jesus and the birth of the Church? In this title, we examine the fast-growing movement of Christianity throughout the known world—and weave it into the history of the 1st through the 18th centuries.
Modern History Curriculum
In the modern era, what part has Christianity played in bringing hope and new life to a suffering world? Though it’s not all good news, people inspired by the Spirit of God have given everything to serve others. With this constant reminder of God’s loving-kindness, we tackle some of the the most difficult times in world history.
Online Courses with Diana
If your student would enjoy being part of an online class, this year we are offering Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries, and, also World Empires, World Missions, World Wars. I “teach” through recorded lectures, while a kind, generous teacher handles the live classes.
American History Through Music
Though they seem quite “out of fasion” in our modern culture, these are books with American folk songs and the stories behind them. Learn a bit of American history and experience the joy of America’s folk songs. Great fun for singing along!
World History Audio CD's & Mp3's
If you love listening to stories (at a rapid pace!), you’ll LOVE these audio recordings. Even if you are using a different curriculum for history, these audio recordings will add so much more depth and WOW-factor!