Students explore the history of immigration to the United States and recent U.S. policy as they consider the complexities of the U.S. immigration debate and prepare to articulate their own views about this issue.
Two-day Introductory Workshop
Materials and Approach for Teaching About Contested International Issues
8:00 am — 4:00 pm
GEBG’s Global Educators Conference
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, OH
DETAILS
Our workshops are participatory, so come ready to be engaged and inspired!
Join us for an interactive immersion into the Choices approach for teaching about contested international and public policy issues. Participants will consider the Choices Program’s model for developing curriculum and work with two Choices curriculum units, Immigration and the U.S. Policy Debate and Brazil: A History of Change (provided) to explore ways to build students’ global competency and civic engagement. The goal of the program is for participants to experience the power of the Choices Program’s award-winning curriculum and consider ways to bring the Choices approach and materials into their own classrooms.
$600 Per Person
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Workshop includes the two curriculum units, breakfast and snacks each day, and a certificate of completion.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
History, geography, current issues, IB and other educators who incorporate international content in the classroom are the main audience for this workshop. Materials are appropriate for grades 7-12. Humanities teachers often use our materials and are encouraged to attend.
Mimi is the Director of Sales and Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.