With both a B.A. and M.A. in History, I’ve been teaching for over a decade. I began my career in Florida, teaching middle and high school before eventually adjuncting at a local university. In 2016, I moved to Dalian, China to begin teaching internationally. In 2022, my wife and I relocated to Shanghai, where I began teaching at Concordia International School Shanghai.
I also serve as the affiliate coordinator for National History Day China. As coordinator, I have the opportunity to work with teachers and students from across the country, supporting historical inquiry, research, and project-based learning in a wide variety of classroom settings.
I’m passionate about history and, more importantly, about teaching historical thinking skills. Facts and memorization alone are not what make learning meaningful, and they certainly are not what drew me to history in the first place. As Coordinator for NHD China, I have the opportunity to work with
I believe teachers should always be refining their craft and searching for new, engaging ways to reach students. An essential part of that process is reflecting on your own practice. This blog is my attempt to do just that, while also offering up the insights and resources that grow out of that reflection.
Thanks for reading. I hope you find something here interesting, useful, or thought-provoking. If you do, feel free to reach out and let me know. Suggestions are always welcome!
Shane Twaddell
