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How to Teach Civics, NOT Politics!
Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Marc Pioch, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials
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It’s important now more than ever to ensure we teach civics, not politics, in our classrooms. We can begin by teaching students of all ages the skills and strategies necessary to participate in civil discourse. Students can become active and engaged citizens while learning the basic principles that support United States democracy. Together, let’s discover and discuss the practical strategies and the inspiration to transform your social studies instruction.
The nation agrees, and statistics support, that civic education is a critical part of democratic life. Through this edWebinar, we’ll:
- Discuss how to engage K-12 learners and provide the foundational skills for civic understanding and participation
- Explore key civics topics and offer strategies for incorporating civics into social studies and ELA instruction
- Discuss how to develop tomorrow’s leaders today by guiding students to understand the value of civic engagement
- Learn how to prepare students for civic discourse and equip them with the skills to make informed decisions in their community and beyond
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenter
Marc Pioch is an Academic Officer and author at Teacher Created Materials. He provides professional development and training to educators across countless schools and districts in the United States and abroad. Marc began his career with TCM as a Curriculum and Development Editor in Social Studies Content. In addition to editor, he also authored materials for TCM, including Document-Based Assessment Activities. A lifelong educator, Marc has spent over 25 years in roles including teacher, coach, mentor, activities director, ELD coordinator, program director, assistant principal, and principal. In addition, he was an Adjunct Professor of Social Studies at the University of Southern California (USC), Rossier School of Education.
About the Moderator
Heather Brooke serves as VP of Professional Learning at Teacher Created Materials and ensures TCM remains at the forefront of educational innovation. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, Heather is dedicated to empowering educators nationwide. She oversees a team focused on delivering high-quality professional learning workshops tailored to meet the diverse needs of teachers and school districts across the country. She holds a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University in Irvine, CA, and a Bachelor of Arts in international business from Loyola Marymount University.
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