The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
This workshop explores the Reconstruction era in the United States and the construction of American identity. This event will be held in-person
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.
This event qualifies for ISBE (Illinois).
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As a participant in this workshop you will:
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Increase their ability to facilitate respectful classroom discussions on difficult issues such as race and racism, ethics, and justice in a way that invites personal reflection and critical analysis.
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Discover new teaching strategies that help students interrogate text, think critically, and discuss controversial issues respectfully.
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Access Facing History’s lending library, including related streaming video and multimedia.
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Receive classroom resources for each participant, including a resource book, 5-week unit plan with C3-aligned summative assessment and informed action task as well as student guides and journals for each student (available in Spanish).
This workshop is currently full please email Chicago [at] facinghistory.org (Chicago[at]facinghistory[dot]org) for questions.
If you are a Chicago Public School educator please use this link to register for the workshop.
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 and democracy 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.
This workshop is open to US History teachers, Ethnic Studies teachers, African American History, Chicago History. ISBE credit will be available.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, vegetarian options will be included.
Certificate of Completion
Up to 6 clock hours (CPDU's) for Illinois-certified educators will be offered for full participation.
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