Primary Source is a nonprofit organization that works to advance global education in schools. Teachers seeking a strong social justice component in their curricula will find resources and professional development opportunities galore. Here are two upcoming webinars of interest:
Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Elementary Schools
January 27 - March 1, 2016
This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the elementary school setting. We will examine how young immigrant students experience school; the demographic and diversity profile of Massachusetts districts; cross-cultural communication and its implications for teaching and learning; and effective strategies for elementary schools to engage immigrant and refugee families. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and instructor.
More information: https://www.primarysource.org/for-teachers/courses/engaging-culturally--linguistically-diverse-students--families-in-elementary-schools?srctid=1&erid=366104&trid=7c4a3dc2-ae22-4967-9164-e46651ff1af2
Global Understanding in Action: Human Rights, Educational Access & Gender Equity
January 13-February 9, 2016
How can we engage students around global topics in meaningful ways that encourage them to become change-makers? This online course explores critical global topics – human rights, educational access, and gender equity – through the lens of social action. Through readings, videos, interactive web-based activities, and discussion forums, you will become familiar with key issues related to these topics and learn how to integrate these themes into classroom teaching and school initiatives. At the same time, you will examine case studies of how K-12 teachers have implemented curricular activities and projects to turn student learning into student action, and develop an action project to support students’ transformation from global learners to global citizens.
More information: https://www.primarysource.org/for-teachers/courses/global-understanding-in-action-human-rights-educational-access--gender-equity?srctid=1&erid=366104&trid=7c4a3dc2-ae22-4967-9164-e46651ff1af2
Visit the Primary Source website to learn more about the organization and to find additional resources about global education: http://www.primarysource.org/
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