Engaging Students in International Issues: The Choices Approach

Activity Type: 
Teacher Training
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Presenter: 
Mimi Stephens, Director of Professional Development, The Choices Program
Date: 
Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 08:30 to 15:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Posvar
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Workshop Flyer

Cost: $145 per person. First 15 people to register receive discounted rate of $95. Price includes two units ($78 value), lunch, 7-hour certificate of attendance, and all workshop materials. A limited number of scholarships are available for pre-service teachers (contact Mimi Stephens at maureen_stephens@brown.edu).

Who Should Attend: History, civics, geography, government and other social studies teachers, as well as Humanities teachers, are the target audience. Materials are appropriate for grades 7-12.

During the workshop, you will:

  • Be introduced to the Choices Program’s award-winning resources and approach to teaching about contested international issues;
  • Examine and work with the Choices units China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response and The Limits of Power: The United States in Vietnam (provided);
  • Network with exemplary colleagues in social studies education from across the state.

This is a participatory workshop, so come ready to be engaged and inspired!

More information and registration is available on the Choices Program website.

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
The National Consortium for Teaching About Asia
World Regions: 
International