There will be symposium which will feature presentations by museum professionals, artists, and educators on teaching and engaging K-12 audiences in conversations about the EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION, as well as other complicated topics in history.
Entitled Beyond the Proclamation: Interpreting Emancipation for Today’s Youth, this symposium is jointly hosted by Independence National Historical Park, Friends of Independence National Historical Park, National Park Service, the Library Company, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and University of Delaware’s President’s Diversity Initiative and University Museums.
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, this symposium will look beyond the historical facts to explore creative ways that difficult topics in history can be taught.
Panelists and presenters will address the incorporation of multiple teaching techniques for a variety of learning styles for a richer classroom experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with their peers and the panelists.
Participating Teachers will be able to earn Act 48 Credits for attending this symposium. Please fill out the educator section of the registration form to receive credit.
Panelists and presenters include:
Panel 1 – Reaching Students in the Classroom and in the Field
· Introduction by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Ph.D.,Director of the Program in African American History, The Library Company of Philadelphia
· Museum Programs: Naomi Coquillon, National Museum of American History
· Experiential Learning: Michelle Evans, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
· K-12 Educator: Amy Cohen, Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School
· Reference Librarian: Krystal Appiah, The Library Company of Philadelphia
Panel 2 – Bringing History Alive Through Literature and the Arts
· Introduction by Denise Valentine, Storyteller
· Visual Arts: Jerry Pinkney, Artist
· Games: Amy Hillier, The Ward: Mapping Race and Class in DuBois’ Seventh Ward
· Children’s Literature: Cynthia Levinson, Author
· Performing Arts: Michael Bobbitt, Adventure Theatre
*Benjamin Filene, co-editor of Letting Go? Sharing Historical Authority in a User-Generated World, will be the keynote speaker.
When: Saturday February 23, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST
Where: WHYY Philadelphia Offices, 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Contact: Friends of Independence National Historical Park, 215-861-4971, attn@friendsofindependence.org
Registration is $70. Discounts are available for members of the hosting organizations.
The registration link for the symposium is here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=zfvkdvcab&oeidk=a07e6u90n3n2b6f24ff
Contact information:
Ivan D. Henderson
Curator of Education
University Museums
University of Delaware
203 Mechanical Hall
30 North College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
EMAIL: ihenders@udel.edu
PHONE: 302-831-8047
FAX: 302-831-8057
WEB: www.udel.edu/museums
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