Students trace the development of the American colonial world and one of the greatest wealth-producing colonies in world history. They consider the groups involved in the conflict and reflect on the legacies of one of the most successful revolts of enslaved people in history.
Introductory Webinar
Teaching about the Haitian Revolution’s Role in World History
7:00 pm — 8:15 pm
Webinar
DETAILS
The Haitian Revolution’s crucial role in the history of the Americas and the abolishment of racial slavery is often overlooked in traditional textbooks.
Join the Choices Program and the National Council for History Education (NCHE) as we walk through the readings, lessons, and videos found in the Choices Program’s curriculum The Haitian Revolution (updated edition published in September 2018), which explores the causes, effects, and legacies of the revolution. We’ll also examine Haiti-related lessons from the Choices unit Racial Slavery in the Americas: Resistance, Freedom, and Legacies (provided).
NOTE: This webinar will take place at 7 pm EDT.
Co-sponsored by NCHE
Register
$0Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This is a free webinar.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is open to all, but is most appropriate for world history teachers or any educators addressing slavery and its legacies in the classroom.
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.