Assessments are most effective when students find them meaningful and relevant, and when they help students to clarify their ideas, engage with real-world problems, and reach a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
With these ideas in mind, we have designed a summative assessment option, a “This I Believe . . .” personal narrative essay or podcast project, that teachers can use or adapt for their own coming-of-age unit. In the spirit of the original 1950s This I Believe radio series, your students can join thousands of others who have shared their guiding principles in written and recorded statements that respond to the sentence starter: “This I believe . . .”
Design the Summative Assessment
Teach with Facing History Journal Prompts
Facing History & Ourselves is designed for educators who want to help students explore identity, think critically, grow emotionally, act ethically, and participate in civic life. It’s hard work, so we’ve developed some go-to professional learning opportunities to help you along the way.
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