Coming of Age in a Complex World: An English Language Arts Workshop
Explore hands-on strategies to teach coming-of-age texts and literature, centering students’ lived experiences as young adults. This event will occur in-person.
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Bowling Green, OH
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About this event:
Multi-Session
Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.
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During this two day workshop, participants will:
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Experience a Facing History approach to ELA through hands-on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities using our collection of Coming-of-Age curriculum resources.
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Practice strategies to foster and sustain student-centered classroom communities where learners actively read, write, and think through authentic questions, learning experiences, and assessments.
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Consider the implications of adolescent development research on pedagogy and practice, your sense of purpose as an educator, and your relationships with students.
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Develop the mindset and tools to build a Coming-of-Age unit that centers students, invites perspective taking and ethical reflection, develops literacy and critical thinking skills, and expands students’ civic capacities and sense of agency.
Adolescence is a time when young people are crafting stories about who they are, how they understand the world, and how they fit into society. Literature has the power to inform and transform the way adolescents see themselves and others. Facing History’s approach to teaching Coming-of-Age literature integrates new research in adolescent development. It is designed to help your students value the complexity of individuals in society, process texts through a critical and ethical lens, and develop their sense of agency.
Bring three or more educators from your school and receive a discount on an all staff professional learning opportunity for your school next school year! Email Lisa [at] facinghistory.org (Lisa[at]facinghistory[dot]org) for more information.
Location: Wood County Educational Service Center
1867 Research Dr, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Certificate of Completion
This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 14 hour(s) of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.
