A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era Workshop
This multi-day workshop will support Texas teachers to teach the Reconstruction Era, building both content and pedagogical knowledge. This event will be hosted in person.
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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In this two-day workshop educators 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 fulfilling the ideals of a just democracy and the enactment of freedoms
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Use historical and contemporary examples to develop students’ understanding of Reconstruction’s legacy and the importance of presenting an accurate account of this era
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Use teaching strategies that help students interrogate texts, write and think critically, and discuss controversial issues
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Engage with classroom-ready multimedia resources and learn how to build customized lessons that align to the TEKS
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This workshop will support teachers and district leaders supporting the following content areas: 6th–12th grade Social Studies, 6-12th ELA, African American Studies, and Mexican American Studies
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. The study of the Reconstruction era in American history is essential to an understanding of citizenship, democracy, and freedom in the United States today. 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.
Through this workshop, teachers will get to experience the pedagogical foundations for teaching difficult histories while creating learning spaces of equity and care. We will utilize Facing History’s unit: The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy alongside Texas specific content about the Reconstruction Era. We will be engaging in interdisciplinary social studies and literacy skills in order to model for teachers the impact that interdisciplinary skills play in fostering a classroom environment that empowers students to think with their heads, their hearts, and their consciences.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This workshop will be held over two days, January 15-16 from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, in-person at the UTSA Main Campus.
Address: One UTSA Circle
Main Building (MB) 0.410, San Antonio, TX
**We are able to provide reimbursement for substitute teachers for attendees of this event.**
There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee due once your application has been accepted. The $700 fee for this workshop has been waived thanks to generous funding from Facing History and Ourselves donors and partner organizations.
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Certificate of Completion
This workshop qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 14 hours of attendance. 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.
Texas teachers, this event qualifies for 14 CPE hours.
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