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Learn how to create inclusive civic learning experiences that engage every student. In this course, you'll explore culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices, develop strategies for facilitating discussions of difficult topics with confidence and care, and use inquiry-based approaches to support meaningful civic learning for all students. Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2027 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: Bentley University, LaCava Center (175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452) Course Format: In-person & Asynchronous Duration: 15 hours; three 1.5 hours workshops, 3.25 hours asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 15 Fee: $800 for all educators outside of Massachusetts (no charge for Massachusetts public school educators)

Course Overview

3 Chapters · 9 Lessons

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      Introduction

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      Pre-Course Survey

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      Civic Learning Through Inquiry

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      What is Inquiry? (60 minutes)

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      Why is Inquiry Important? (75 minutes)

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      Supporting Students in Developing Inquiry-Related Skills (60 minutes)

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      Closing

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      Post-Course Survey

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      Culminating Task: Powerful Pedagogies for Civic Learning

About Primary Source

Primary Source educates global citizens by working with teachers to foster students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions for thoughtful and engaged citizenship. With our guidance and resources, teachers cultivate students’ civic-mindedness, cultural awareness, and global competence, preparing them for our increasingly diverse and interconnected world. We collaborate with teachers, schools, and educational organizations to offer professional development programs and resources that help make global, civics, and cultural education an integral part of every student’s classroom experience. Our engaging face-to-face and online programs, curriculum resources, and international study tours enhance global understanding, civic engagement, and cultural understanding, and help thousands of teachers every year bring the wider world to their students. To learn more, visit our homepage at primarysource.org!