We the People Advanced Workshop
This special workshop is for high school teachers who have already completed at least a one-day workshop in the We the People program. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with scholars on the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and public policy. It will also provide new ideas for planning and implementing the classroom simulations for We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution and Project Citizen.
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Georgia State Government Teacher Seminar, June 23-25, 2008
This three-day seminar focuses on grassroots civic education using Georgia state government as a case study. Political scientists, historians, and practitioners will make presentations and lead discussions. Teachers will discover effective ways to introduce state government into the classroom and learn new approaches for teaching. Seminar includes study visits to the State Capitol and the Georgia Supreme Court. Participating teachers receive two professional learning units (PLUs) while learning how to effectively bring state government instruction into the classroom.
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[Highlights from special 2006 FDR in Georgia seminar]
What teachers are saying about the seminars –
"Having more real-life experiences about how state government functions will help me better convey information to my students."
"I appreciated the variety of activities during the seminar. It made it more meaningful to walk around and interact in different settings. I was never bored."
"I feel much more confident in my knowledge of the subject. Students enjoy personal anecdotes and stories that make the person or subject more real to them."
"great activities and resources for students"
"This is the best teacher workshop that I have attended."
