Students explore the history of Syria from the Ottoman Empire to French colonial rule, Syrian independence, and the rise of the Assad regimes as historical background to understand the recent conflict.
Online Workshop
The Choices Program’s Current Issues Series: Focus on the Syrian Civil War Unit
10:00 am — 1:00 pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Providence, RI
Providence, RI
DETAILS
NOTE: This event has been cancelled.
This is an interactive, online workshop which will be conducted through Zoom. We will examine the readings, lessons, and videos included in the The Syrian Civil War unit that are appropriate for the geography, current issues, and world history classroom.
Participants will be expected to read the unit ahead of time, and come prepared to engage with their colleagues during the online program.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Cost: $75 per person.
Registration fee includes an individual two-year Digital Editions license for The Syrian Civil War unit.
A certificate of attendance for 4 hours, which reflects one hour of preparation for the online workshop, will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. Early registration is recommended as enrollment is limited to 25 participants.
There are no refunds for no shows or last minute cancellations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This online interactive workshop is appropriate for middle and high school world history, geography, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
Your program was informative, interesting, and helpful. As a speaker and presenter, your style is most effective. No nonsense, fun, and engaging.
– Fred T., History Teacher, Florida
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.