A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era, St. Louis
Join us to learn an approach to teaching the Reconstruction era that builds content knowledge and connects history to students’ lives. This event will be hosted in-person.
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St. Louis, MO
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About this event:
Single Session
Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.
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.
As a result of participating in this workshop, you will:
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Explore a unit of study, built on the Facing History methodology, that focuses on the Reconstruction era of American history and the challenges of creating a just democracy in a time of deep division
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Use new teaching strategies that help students interrogate texts, write and think critically, and discuss controversial issues respectfully
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Engage with classroom-ready multimedia resources and learn how to build a customized unit that meets your curriculum objectives
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Learn how to facilitate respectful classroom discussions on difficult issues such as racism, bigotry, and other forms of exclusion in a way that invites personal reflection and critical analysis
This workshop is now closed for questions or more information email chicago [at] facinghistory.org (chicago[at]facinghistory[dot]org).
How does society rebuild after extraordinary division and trauma, when the ideals and values of democracy are most vulnerable? The Reconstruction era, most commonly viewed as the period from 1865 to 1877, was a monumental struggle for freedom and democracy in the face of violent backlash. You will learn to teach about the Reconstruction era using an approach that helps students connect this history to their own lives and the choices they make today.
Who should take the course? 6th–12th grade history educators
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This in person workshop will be held at St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
Address: 36 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
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