Conference Workshops

Our conference workshops focus on the Choices approach to addressing contested current and historical international issues and introduce participants to Choices resources. Participants engage in one or more lessons from our curriculum units, including taking part in a role-play simulation that places students at the center of debate on a critical current issue or at an historical turning point.

Date Type Event Location
10.14.2011
through
10.16.2011 		Workshops

Florida State Council for the Social Studies - Confronting Genocide: Never Again?

Participants engage in a role play on what U.S. policy should be towards genocide, thereby demonstrating a method for engaging students in a deliberation about international issues.
Leader: Karen Roberts, Choices Teaching Fellow		 St. Petersburg, FL
10.15.2011 Workshops

Nebraska Start Council for the Social Studies - The U.S. in Afghanistan

Participants use primary source documents, readings and new media resources to explore the issues surrounding U.S. policy towards Afghanistan and learn techniques for engaging students in deliberation around international issues.
Leader: Heidi Reinhart, Choices Teaching Fellow 		Omaha, NE
10.17.2011 Workshops

Long Island Council for the Social Studies - The U.S. in Afghanistan

Participants use primary source documents, readings and new media resources to explore the issues surrounding U.S. policy towards Afghanistan and learn techniques for engaging students in deliberation around international issues.
Leader: Claire Hesketad, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Melville, NY
10.20.2011
through
10.21.2011 		Workshops

Montana Educators Association/Montana Federation of Teachers Conference - Using Choices to Teach about the U.S. in Afghanistan

Participants use primary source documents, readings and new media resources to explore the issues surrounding U.S. policy towards Afghanistan and learn techniques for engaging students in deliberation around international issues.
Leader: Kevin Connors, Choices Teaching Fellow 		Missoula, MT
10.21.2011 Workshops

Maryland Council for the Social Studies - Confronting Genocide: Never Again?

Participants engage in a role play on what U.S. policy should be towards genocide, thereby demonstrating a method for engaging students in a deliberation about international issues.
Leader: Evelyn Williams, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Annapolis, MD
10.21.2011 Workshops

Texas Council for the Social Studies - Teaching About the Middle East Using Choices Materials

Choices newly revised unit Shifting Sands: Balancing U.S. Interests in the Middle East will be presented, along with several Teaching with the News lessons.
Leader: Cody Moody, Choices Teaching Fellow 		Austin, TX
10.21.2011 Workshops

Texas Council for the Social Studies - Using Choices to Teach about the U.S. in Afghanistan

Participants use primary source documents, readings and new media resources to explore the issues surrounding U.S. policy towards Afghanistan and learn techniques for engaging students in deliberation around international issues.
Leader: Brittany Berry, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Austin, TX
10.22.2011 Workshops

Rochester Area Council for the Social Studies Conference/Geofest

Monroe Community College 		Rochester, NY
10.27.2011 Workshops

New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies - The United States in Afghanistan

The United States in Afghanistan workshop will introduce teachers to this new Choices Unit and other Choices resources that engage students in an exploration of challenges and options presented by U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Leader: Dorothy Verheyan-Cudjoe, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Manchester, NH
10.28.2011 Workshops

Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago's Technology and the Future of Democracy Conference

The United States in Afghanistan In this session, participants will use primary source documents, readings, and new media sources to explore the issues as they consider the future of U.S. policy in Afghanistan.
Leader: Kevin Conlin, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Oak Brook, IL
11.11.2011
through
11.12.2011 		Workshops

Coalition of Essential Schools - Teaching about Controversial Issues: The U.S. in Afghanistan

Teachers will be introduced to a hands-on curriculum that promotes 21st century skills by engaging students in an exploration of the challenges and options presented by the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Leader: Amy Sanders		 Providence, RI
12.1.2011 Workshops

NSSSA Conference Workshop: 21st Century Skills - Introducing Choices into District Professional Development

Learn about the program and leave with access to webinars and resources to introduce the Choices Program's approach and resources to your district teachers.
Leader: Mimi Stephens, Choices Staff		 Washington, DC
12.1.2011
through
12.4.2011 		Workshops

NCSS Workshop - Understanding Afghanistan: Culture, History and U.S. Policy Options

Using 21st century skills, participants in this session will examine Afghanistan's culture, U.S.- Afghan relations, and strategies for engaging students in a role play of U.S. policy towards Afghanistan.
Leader: Mimi Stephens		 Washington D.C.
12.9.2011 Workshops

Westchester Council for the Social Studies -Teaching about the UN with the Choices Program

The workshop will include a brief presentation of the Choices Program and its Online resources, an overview of the U.N. unit, and a role play activity requiring audience participation. Handouts will be readily available as well as a Choices catalog and a PDF copy of the Choices unit.
Presenter: Claire Heskestad, Choices Teaching Fellow 		White Plains, NY
3.2.2012
through
3.4.2012 		Workshops

California Council for the Social Studies

Teaching about Controversial Issues: The U.S. in Afghanistan workshop
Leader: Nadine Loza		 Garden Grove, CA
3.9.2012
through
3.10.2012 		Workshops

Washington State Council for the Social Studies Annual Leadership Retreat -The United States in Afghanistan Workshop

Teachers will be introduced to a hands-on curriculum that promotes 21st century skills by engaging students in an exploration of the challenges and options presented by the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Leader: Steve Perez, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Lake Chelan, WA
4.3.2012
through
4.5.2012 		Workshops

NERC - Westward Expansion: A New History

Teachers will be introduced to a hands-on curriculum that promotes 21st century skills by engaging students in an exploration of multiple perspectives on Westward Expansion.
Leader: Sandy Garcia, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Sturbridge, MA
4.3.2012
through
4.5.2012 		Workshops

NERC - The U.S. in Afghanistan

Teachers will be introduced to a hands-on curriculum that promotes 21st century skills by engaging students in an exploration of the challenges and options presented by the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Leader: Dorothy Verheyan-Cudjoe, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Sturbridge, MA
4.13.2012 Workshops

Colorado Council for the Social Studies-U.S. in Afghanistan: the Choices Program

Teachers will be introduced to a hands-on curriculum that promotes 21st century skills by engaging students in an exploration of the challenges and options presented by the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Karen Green, Choices Teaching Fellow		 Denver, CO
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