World History - Performance vs Learning Matrix

Example World History: Performance vs Learning Matrix

Historical Research & Analysis Skills

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Source Evaluation Learning Prohibited Must develop ability to assess source reliability independently.
Primary Source Analysis Learning Prohibited Critical skill in interpreting historical documents.
Secondary Source Analysis Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand how to evaluate historical interpretations.
Historical Evidence Use Learning Prohibited Essential skill in supporting historical arguments.
Bias Recognition Learning Prohibited Must develop ability to identify perspective and bias.
Chronological Thinking Learning Prohibited Essential skill in understanding historical sequence.
Research Question Development Learning Initially Prohibited Must learn to form historical inquiries independently.
Database Navigation Performance Allowed AI can help locate relevant historical sources efficiently.

Historical Writing & Communication

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Thesis Development Learning Prohibited Must craft historical arguments independently.
Evidence Integration Learning Prohibited Critical skill in supporting historical claims.
Historical Essay Writing Learning Initially Prohibited Must develop historical writing voice.
Citation Creation Performance Allowed AI can assist with proper formatting after sources selected.
Outline Development Learning → Performance Phased Approach Create initial structure manually, use AI for refinement.
Peer Review Learning Prohibited Must develop skills in evaluating historical writing.
Presentation Creation Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Develop content manually, use AI for organization.
Historical Debate Prep Learning Initially Prohibited Must develop argument skills independently.

Ancient Civilizations & Classical World

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Timeline Creation Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Master basic chronology, use AI for complex timelines.
Cultural Comparison Learning Prohibited Must develop comparative analysis skills.
Empire Analysis Learning Prohibited Understanding rise/fall of civilizations.
Archaeological Evidence Learning Prohibited Must interpret material evidence independently.
Religious Development Learning Prohibited Understanding evolution of belief systems.
Trade Route Analysis Learning → Performance Phased Approach Master basic patterns, use AI for complex networks.
Technology Evolution Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand technological development patterns.

Medieval World & Renaissance

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Feudal System Analysis Learning Prohibited Must understand social structure independently.
Religious Conflict Study Learning Prohibited Understanding complex religious interactions.
Cultural Exchange Learning Initially Prohibited Must analyze cross-cultural influences.
Art Analysis Learning Prohibited Must develop visual analysis skills.
Scientific Revolution Learning Prohibited Understanding shift in scientific thinking.
Trade Network Mapping Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Learn basic patterns, use AI for complex systems.
Social Structure Analysis Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand societal organization.

Age of Exploration & Colonization

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Exploration Mapping Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Master basic routes, use AI for complex patterns.
Cultural Impact Analysis Learning Prohibited Must understand colonization effects.
Economic Systems Learning Initially Prohibited Understanding colonial economic patterns.
Indigenous Perspective Learning Prohibited Must analyze multiple historical viewpoints.
Technology Impact Learning Prohibited Understanding technological influence on history.
Maritime Development Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand naval technology evolution.
Colonial Comparison Learning → Performance Phased Approach Master basic analysis, use AI for complex comparison.

Revolution & Industrialization

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Revolution Analysis Learning Prohibited Must understand revolutionary patterns.
Industrial Impact Learning Prohibited Understanding societal transformation.
Social Movement Study Learning Initially Prohibited Must analyze grassroots change.
Economic Change Learning Prohibited Understanding economic transformation.
Urban Development Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Learn basic patterns, use AI for complex analysis.
Labor Movement Study Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand worker-capital relations.
Technological Impact Learning Prohibited Understanding industrial innovation effects.

Modern World & Global Conflict

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
World War Analysis Learning Prohibited Must understand global conflict patterns.
Cold War Study Learning Prohibited Understanding ideological conflict.
Decolonization Learning Initially Prohibited Must analyze independence movements.
Globalization Impact Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Master basic concepts, use AI for complex analysis.
Terrorism Study Learning Prohibited Understanding modern conflict patterns.
UN/International Orgs Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand global cooperation.
Modern Conflict Analysis Learning → Performance Phased Approach Learn basic analysis, use AI for complex situations.

Project & Assessment Work

Task/Activity Primary Goal AI Role Rationale & Recommendations
Research Project Planning Learning Initially Prohibited Must develop research strategies independently.
Document Analysis Learning Prohibited Critical skill in historical interpretation.
Timeline Creation Performance Allowed AI can assist with organizing chronological data.
Map Analysis/Creation Learning → Performance Staged Implementation Master basic skills, use AI for complex maps.
Historical Simulation Learning Initially Prohibited Must understand historical decision-making.
Project Presentation Learning → Performance Phased Approach Develop content manually, use AI for organization.
Review Material Creation Performance Allowed AI can help organize study materials.

Implementation Guidelines

  1. Source Analysis Development

    • Establish clear criteria for source evaluation
    • Create checkpoints for analysis skills
    • Document growth in interpretation abilities
    • Regular assessment of analytical skills

  2. AI Usage Progression

    • Start with no AI for fundamental historical analysis
    • Introduce AI for research efficiency after mastery
    • Allow AI for complex comparisons with strong foundations
    • Use AI for performance enhancement in appropriate contexts

  3. Writing Development

    • Clear expectations for historical writing
    • Progressive development of argument skills
    • Documentation of independent analysis
    • Focus on evidence-based argumentation

  4. Documentation Requirements

    • Clear citation of all sources
    • Explicit noting of AI assistance
    • Maintenance of research logs
    • Tracking of historical thinking development

  5. Ethical Considerations

    • Clear policies on appropriate AI use
    • Guidelines for source attribution
    • Consequences for misuse clearly stated
    • Regular discussions about historical integrity

  6. Assessment Strategy

    • Different AI policies for research vs. analysis
    • Clear communication about AI permissions
    • Regular evaluation of historical thinking skills
    • Balance between fact recall and analysis

  7. Research Integrity

    • Emphasis on proper source evaluation
    • Maintenance of research standards
    • Focus on multiple perspectives
    • Development of independent analysis

Remember: The goal is to use AI to enhance historical understanding while ensuring students develop essential analytical and research skills. Regular review and adjustment of these guidelines may be necessary as both AI technology and our understanding of its educational impact evolve.