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Professional Development for Educators

Submitted by Holocaust Aware... on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 2:13pm


Democracy at Risk: Holocaust and Human Behavior

Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia, PA
July 10 – 14, 2017

Join Facing History for professional development that links history, literature, and ethics for educators in U.S. How is history shaped by hatred, indifference, and denial, as well as by caring, compassion, and responsibility? In this seminar, we will examine the range of choices that led to the failure of democracy in Germany and ultimately to the persecution of millions of Jews and other targeted groups. How did prejudice and racism destroy democracy and human life?

Participants receive complete access to:

  • educator resources, including downloadable Common Core-aligned unit and lesson plans, study guides, teaching strategies, and online tools
  • online lending library of DVDs and books (for all Facing History case studies)
  • individualized coaching and support from a Facing History staff member

In this seminar you will:

    Discover interdisciplinary teaching strategies and classroom activities that reinforce historical and literacy skills
  • Investigate the complexities of human behavior, judgment, memory, and how we as individuals and members of groups can make a difference in the world today
  • Receive a free copy of Facing History’s Holocaust and Human Behavior and A Convenient Hatred
  • Become eligible for ACT 48 credits by attending (and there’s complementary lunch every day)

Click here for information and registration

To learn more about Facing History and Ourselves, visit www.facinghistory.org

Funding and scholarships for this seminar are generously underwritten by the Seed the Dream Foundation. Additional thanks to our welcoming host, Germantown Friends School.