Students explore the history of immigration to the United States and recent U.S. policy as they consider the complexities of the U.S. immigration debate and prepare to articulate their own views about this issue.
Introductory Workshop
Engaging Students in International Issues: The Choices Approach
8:30 am — 3:00 pm
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
DeKalb, IL
DETAILS
Our workshops are participatory, so come ready to be engaged and inspired!
Each Choices Introductory Workshop Includes:
- An introduction to the Choices Program’s award-winning resources and approach to teaching about contested international issues;
- An immersion in two Choices units: Immigration and the U.S. Policy Debate, and Colonization and Independence in Africa (provided); and
- Strategies for using Choices materials to meet classroom goals.
Register
$145Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Workshop includes the two curriculum units, lunch, and a certificate of completion. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for pre-service teachers. Districts may register 5 or more participants at a discount. Contact Mimi Stephens for details.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
History, geography, government, current issues, AP, IB, civics and other social studies educators are the main audience for these workshops. Materials are appropriate for grades 7-12. Humanities teachers often use our materials and are encouraged to attend.