Students explore the evolution of the international community’s response to genocide and examine how the U.S. has responded to multiple cases of genocide.
Introductory Workshop
Engaging Students in the Study of Genocide: The Choices Approach
8:30 am — 3:00 pm
Keene State College
Keene, NH
Keene, NH
DETAILS
This workshop is currently full. Email us if you would like to be put on the waiting list.
Our workshops are participatory, so come ready to be engaged and inspired!
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: Confronting Genocide: Never Again? and Competing Visions of Human Rights: Questions for U.S. Policy (provided);
- Network with exemplary colleagues in social studies education from across the area.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
$95 Before January 31
$145 After January 31
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. Materials are appropriate for grades 7-12. Humanities teachers often use our materials and are encouraged to attend.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.