Teaching History Through Decisions, Tradeoffs, and Uncertainty: Students as Historical Decision Makers

History is often taught through the outcomes of decisions, yet some of the greatest learning opportunities come from examining how those decisions were made. Why did historical figures choose one course of action over another? What information did they have, what uncertainties did they face, and what tradeoffs shaped their choices? When students grapple with these questions, history becomes more than a sequence of events. It becomes an opportunity for students to develop the habits of thoughtful decision makers. This edWebinar will explore Decision Education, the teaching and learning of skillful judgment formation and decision making, through the lens of history. Informed by d