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Carla Peck, PhD

@carlapeck.bsky.social
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I research history, citizenship, identity & belonging at the UAlberta. Landlocked Bluenoser trying to get back to the ocean. 🌊 @cpeck3 at that other place.

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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new episode of Public Good on the Prairies is now up! This episode considers the weaponization of neutrality in education. (Featuring Dr. Carla Peck and Kevin Lopuck). Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/3-1-... or here: open.spotify.com/episode/1fNE... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
2026 Virtual Historical Thinking Institute (VHTI) Join educators, historians, researchers, and other professionals from across Canada and beyond for the 2026 Virtual Historical Thinking Institute (VHTI). www.canadashistory.ca/education/pr... @carlapeck.bsky.social @canadashistory.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Critique littéraire : *Rescuing Reason : How History Education Can Help Save Democracy* (Sauver la raison : comment l'enseignement de l'histoire peut contribuer à sauver la démocratie), par Alan Sears et Carla L. Peck ssencressc.ca/book-review-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Book Review: Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy, Alan Sears and Carla L. Peck ssencressc.ca/book-review-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Is history teaching stuck in the past? While teaching in history classrooms has begun to step out of the past, a survey focused on young people’s experiences learning history in schools suggests the ways history is taught could use an update. www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Is history teaching stuck in the past?
A survey focused on young people’s experiences learning history in schools suggests the ways history is taught could use an update.
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
L'enseignement de l'histoire est-il resté ancré dans le passé ? Pour en savoir plus sur cette étude, cliquez ici (disponible en anglais): www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Is history teaching stuck in the past?
A survey focused on young people’s experiences learning history in schools suggests the ways history is taught could use an update.
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Adam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It’s very gross when a premier whose province has been minimally affected by tariffs, because of the nature of its industries rather than its political leadership, takes shots at other provinces that are feeling more pain.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 14/08/2026
At last night's Alberta Prosperity Project townhall, a keynote speaker spouted a racist remark that drew warm applause from the audience. I won't repeat the vile comment here. You can find video elsewhere. But it is very troubling, if entirely unsurprising. +
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 14/08/2026
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Carla Peck, PhD @carlapeck.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
New SSH podcast episode featuring the @ualbertaed.bsky.social’s Professor Carla Peck (moi!). Have a listen! @thinkhist.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/x34mk67h1b
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Episode 27: Questions of Identity
Tune in as we chat with the Faculty of Education’s Carla Peck. In this discussion, Professor Peck shares her unexpected journey into academics and delves into research projects that explore how studen...
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Dr. Penney Clark, a Professor in the Faculty of Education at UBC, is an expert in curriculum history and the politics of textbook development. Learn more about Dr. Clark's experiences: thinking-historically.ca/dr-penney-cl... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
La Dre Penney Clark est une experte en histoire des programmes scolaires et en politique d’élaboration des manuels scolaires. Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr Clark, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-penney... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Marc-André Éthier was a professor at UQTR from 2000 to 2004 and has been a full professor of teaching history at the UdeM since 2004. Learn more about Dr. Éthier's experiences here: thinking-historically.ca/marc-andre-e... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Marc-André Éthier a été professeur à l’UQTR de 2000 à 2004 et est professeur titulaire en didactique de l’histoire à l’UdeM depuis 2004. Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de M. Éthier, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/13106/ @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
He offers a variety of pedagogical strategies – from games to debates to textbook analysis – in which students are invited to experiment with different pedagogical approaches and adapt them to their professional reality. Learn more: thinking-historically.ca/marc-andre-e... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Marc-Alexandre Prud’homme is a part-time professor in history education at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC). Learn more about Mr. Prud’homme’s experiences: thinking-historically.ca/marc-alexand... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Marc-Alexandre Prud’homme est chargé de cours en didactique de l’histoire à l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC). Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de M. Prud’homme, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/marc-alex... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Nicholas Ng-A-Fook @fooknconversation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#FooknConversationEp71 with @carlapeck.bsky.social on history education, democracy, civic empathy, and confronting misinformation through historical education and thinking. Check it out: tinyurl.com/yu48uzmj @uottawaedu.bsky.social @thinkhist.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Mr. Prud’homme’s teaching objectives aim at helping students develop a nuanced understanding of the concepts of historical thought, while enabling them to adopt critical postures towards them. Learn more: thinking-historically.ca/marc-alexand... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Les objectifs pédagogiques de M. Prud’homme visent à aider les élèves à développer une compréhension nuancée des concepts de la pensée historique, tout en leur permettant d’adopter une attitude critique à leur égard. thinking-historically.ca/fr/marc-alex... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Central to Becca’s work with pre-service teachers is reflection on how individual beliefs and assumptions about the education system drive teaching practice. Learn more by visiting: thinking-historically.ca/dr-becca-eva... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
She reflects that “the field of history has a beautiful way to expand, and with continued efforts, it can be understood as an embodied discipline, rather than just a cognitive discipline.” Learn more about Becca's experiences at: thinking-historically.ca/dr-becca-eva... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Congratulations to Drs. Alan Sears and Carla Peck on the publication of their new book, Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy (UTP, 2026)! utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Félicitations aux professeurs Alan Sears et Carla Peck pour la publication de leur nouvel ouvrage, Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy (UTP, 2026) ! utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Within his teaching context, Dr. Ripley emphasizes the importance of story in shaping and conceptualizing history. To learn more about Dr. Ripley's experiences, visit: thinking-historically.ca/dr-dale-ripl... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Dans le cadre de son enseignement, le Dr. Ripley souligne l’importance des récits dans la construction et la conceptualisation de l’histoire. Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr. Ripley, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-dale-r... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
To learn more about Dr. Ripley's experiences, visit: thinking-historically.ca/dr-dale-ripl... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Dale Ripley – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Il pose trois questions directrices : « Où en sont ces enfants ? Où puis-je les emmener ensuite ? De quoi ont-ils besoin ? » Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr. Ripley, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-dale-r... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Dale Ripley – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Dr. Scott incorporates experiential and place-based learning into his social studies methods courses. To learn more about Dr. Scott's experiences, visit: thinking-historically.ca/dr-david-sco... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Le Dr Scott intègre l’apprentissage expérientiel et basé sur le lieu dans ses cours de méthodes d’études sociales. Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr. Scott, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-david-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Glen’s teaching philosophy is rooted in a desire to help all students, regardless of their academic background, develop a genuine appreciation for history. To learn more about Glen's experiences, visit: thinking-historically.ca/glen-thielma... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
La philosophie pédagogique de Glen repose sur le désir d’aider tous les élèves, quelle que soit leur formation scolaire, à développer un véritable intérêt pour l’histoire. Pour en savoir plus: thinking-historically.ca/fr/glen-thie... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Glen aims for his inclusive approach to make history and social studies feel more relevant to students’ futures. To learn more about Glen's experiences, visit: thinking-historically.ca/glen-thielma... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Glen souhaite que son approche inclusive rende l’histoire et les sciences sociales plus pertinentes pour l’avenir des élèves. Pour en savoir plus: thinking-historically.ca/fr/glen-thie... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de James, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-james-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. James Miles – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Dr. Miles believes that elementary social studies can extend beyond traditional textbook-based approaches. Learn more about his experiences at: thinking-historically.ca/dr-james-mil... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Le Dr Miles estime que l’enseignement des sciences sociales au niveau primaire peut aller au-delà des approches traditionnelles basées sur les manuels scolaires. Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de James, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-james-... @carlapeck.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Learn more about Dr. Tupper's experiences here: thinking-historically.ca/dr-jennifer-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Jennifer Tupper – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr Tupper, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/13036/ @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Jennifer Tupper – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Learn more about Dr. Pageau's experiences here: thinking-historically.ca/dr-laurie-pa... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Laurie Pageau – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr Pageau, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-laurie... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Laurie Pageau – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Visit the link below to read the report from our most recent Visiting Doctoral Student Award recipient, Jessica Gobran: thinking-historically.ca/opportunitie... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour lire le rapport de notre dernier lauréat du Programme de visites d’étudiants au doctorat, Jessica Gobran: thinking-historically.ca/fr/annonces/... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
“The use of this historical awareness becomes an essential key to building thoughtful critical thinking.” Learn more about Dr. Pageau's experiences here: thinking-historically.ca/dr-laurie-pa... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
« L’utilisation de cette conscience historique devient une clé essentielle pour construire une pensée critique réfléchie ». Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr Pageau, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-laurie... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience de Dr Harvey, consultez le site: thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-lyndze... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Dr. Lyndze Harvey – Thinking Historically
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Dr. Harvey’s approach as a pre-service social studies educator is shaped by this tension between political neutrality and the curriculum’s call for critical engagement. Learn more: thinking-historically.ca/dr-lyndze-ha... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
L’approche du Dr Harvey en tant que formatrice en sciences sociales est façonnée par cette tension entre la neutralité politique et l’exigence d’engagement critique du programme scolaire. thinking-historically.ca/fr/dr-lyndze... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
UNB professor emeritus Alan Sears joins CBC to talk about "Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy" Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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Thinking Historically for Canada's Future @thinkhist.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Alan Sears, professeur émérite de l'UNB, intervient sur CBC pour parler de « Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy » Écoutez ici: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... Disponible uniquement en anglais @carlapeck.bsky.social @ualbertaed.bsky.social
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