Yohuru Williams - Teaching U.S. History Beyond the Textbook

The speaker, a historian and educator, shares their journey from early influences in history to developing creative teaching methods. They emphasize the importance of engaging students with history by making it relevant and exciting. The speaker discusses their book, which offers strategies to captivate students' interest in history, such as historical fingerprinting and crime scene investigations. These methods aim to make students active participants in learning and reclaiming historical knowledge.

What role did the teacher's father play in shaping their interest in history?

What is the significance of understanding one's history according to the teacher?

In what ways did the teacher's educational background influence their teaching methods?

How did the teacher aim to make history exciting for young people?

What strategies did the teacher create to engage students with history?