Cubans have very different opinions about their country and its history, particularly about the Cuban Revolution that began in 1959. In this unit, students explore Cuba’s history, the Cuban Revolution, and consider the country’s future.
Webinar
New Directions for Cuba
7:00 pm — 8:15 pm
Webinar
DETAILS
How does Cuba’s history shape the country today? What do Cubans want for their future? Join us to explore the revised (Winter 2021) History, Revolution, and Reform: New Directions for Cuba curriculum unit. We’ll examine the newly revised lessons and readings, and experience an activity or two that use a variety of primary and secondary sources, data sets, images, and more.
We’ll also explore the free resources available to educators from the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Brown University.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at Brown University
Register
$0Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This is a free webinar. Thanks to funding from CLACS, the first ten participants to register will receive a complimentary two-year Digital Editions license for History, Revolution, and Reform: New Directions for Cuba.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is appropriate for high school history, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of 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.