Multiple Perspectives in U.S. Colonial History | Teaching Channel

Step beyond the traditional story of U.S. Colonial History and discover a fuller, more inclusive picture of the past. In this course, you’ll explore the experiences and perspectives of Native Americans, African Americans, and women—voices too often minimized or overlooked in textbooks. We’ll uncover hidden histories, challenge familiar narratives through multiperspectivity, and consider how these perspectives are woven into the larger colonial story. You’ll gain practical strategies to revise your instruction, making history more engaging, accurate, and meaningful for students. This course will allow you to discover how to bring history to life by amplifying the voices often overlooked in traditional textbooks, and ignite a passion for learning in all your students.