本季度早些时候, students taking classes on history in the Pacific Northwest and 华盛顿 State social sciences visited the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton, 俄勒冈州–a world-class cultural center for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla.
Professors Maria Bastien Valenca, dean of the School of Education and Psychology, 还有希拉里·迪克森, 历史学教授, shared that cross-disciplinary educational experiences like the Tamastslikt实地考察 are incredibly valuable. By coordinating their syllabi and integrating course content with experiential learning, the professors are able to utilize each other’s expertise. “The trip offered me the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla from a resident perspective, which was beneficial for both my personal and professional growth as a future teacher,莱拉妮·洛克伍德说, senior elementary education major.
Dickerson and Bastien shared that learning from the voices of groups being studied is a critical aspect of learning that isn’t always achievable in the classroom. “The trip was an opportunity for active learning that helped students engage with the material in a new way,巴斯蒂安·瓦伦卡说. 教育专业学生, the experience not only enhanced their own education but provided insights into how they might run their own field trips in the future.
Both the students and their professors expressed their gratitude for the chance to learn from their guide Jesse Bird, an interpretation and educational specialist at Tamastslikt. “Learning from such an outstanding guide really enriched our experience,” said Dickerson. “学生 were able to ask questions and engage with topics in major depth.”
The trip participants extended a sincere thank you to Tamastslikt Cultural Institute for hosting their classes. More information can be learned about the museum at Tamastslikt.org. To find out more about the history and education programs at WWU, visit drbriangoonan.com/history or drbriangoonan.com/education.
发布于2024年3月21日
