About the Conference

What kind of learning should an introductory history course entail in the 21st century? How can introductory history courses support student learning and success across the curriculum? Since 2015, the AHA and local partners have held an annual two-day conference on college-level introductory history courses to address these and other questions.

Past Conferences

AHA Resources on Teaching & Learning

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History Discipline Core

What do students learn in history courses? The culmination of years of collaboration and research, this statement summarizes key skills, knowledge, and habits of mind at the core of our discipline.

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Tuning the History Discipline

The AHA’s Tuning Project asked historians to clarify and demystify the core goals and the key skills pursued in our discipline.

Meeting Documentation
Reconsidering the Introductory History Course

The AHA’s History Gateways initiative explores strategies for improving introductory college-level history courses to better prepare students from all backgrounds for success in a complex society.