Teaching the Holocaust and Human Behavior Elective Teacher Workshop | Facing History & Ourselves
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Teaching the Holocaust and Human Behavior Elective Teacher Workshop

Registration for this event is now closed. This interactive workshop is designed to support both returning and newer teachers of the Facing History and Ourselves Holocaust and Human Behavior high school elective course.

About this event:

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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.

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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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Workshop attendees will:

  1. Explore scholarship on the collapse of democracy in Germany, the rise of the Nazis, and the steps that led to world war, the Armenian Genocide and Holocaust.

  2. Examine research focused on human behavior and group dynamics.

  3. Experience learner-centered teaching strategies that support students as they engage in personal reflection, interrogate images and textual evidence, and think and write critically.

  4. Increase student engagement, academic outcomes, and foster a classroom community of care.

     

  5. Access classroom-ready digitally enhanced resources and materials for teaching the Holocaust and Human Behavior high school elective course.

This annual professional development for Holocaust and Human Behavior elective teachers is part of an ongoing series of Facing History learning opportunities that have been designed to support educator professional growth in student-centered practices, Holocaust and human behavior scholarship, and ease of access to online resources, materials, and guides for teaching the Holocaust and Human Behavior course. 

This event will be held in-person at the Facing History and Ourselves Office.
Address: 
115 Huling Ave. Memphis, TN 38103

Certificate of Completion

This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion.