The work we’ll do in this full day workshop is predicated on the idea that the more students know about the rich and fascinating environment, history, economy, and people of the Pioneer Valley, the more they’ll care about and become engaged in their communities. Together, the cohort of K-12 teachers will explore the connections between their subject matter and the history of our region as we explore some of the highlights. Participants will review research on the use of local history with students, learn about using primary sources with students at all levels and in all subject areas, find appropriate resources from the Library of Congress and other online repositories and integrate them into existing coursework, or design new lessons around them. The group will meet again after 8 weeks to share their finished work and reflect on the experience of designing these lessons and using them with students.
Teachers who choose to complete their work and attend a follow-up session in the Spring sharing what they designed will receive a $300 stipend and be eligible for up to $300 for classroom materials, or other uses in their work with students.
This workshop is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.
This full-day workshop will be followed by a 2-hr session in late April. The date will be finalized with the input of attendees.
Please note: lunch will be provided. Indicate any dietary restrictions when registering.