Crossroads of History - Template
Course
Crossroads of History: Using primary sources and social justice standards to correct course on equity and inclusion. This course will facilitate a careful, reversed chronological examination of social justice and civil rights incidents in U.S. history that mirror each other over time. The goal of the Crossroads of History project is to provide entry points for those involved in education in and outside of formal classroom settings to use primary sources and social justice standards to conduct meaningful dialog, learn and develop historical inquires, and inspire informed actions that give voice to marginalized communities.
Crossroads of History
NCCE’s Crossroads of History Project is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress (subsequently referred to as “the Library”) Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Western Region Program, coordinated by the Metropolitan State University of Denver. This project allows learners to use primary sources and social justice standards to conduct meaningful dialog, learn and develop historical inquiries, and inspire informed actions that give voice to marginalized communities.
Crossroads of History is a completely virtual professional learning experience for educators across the spectrum including:
- PreK-16 educational professionals including pre-service teachers
- Public librarians and leaders of tribal youth groups, faith-based youth groups, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, before and after school programs, adult education leadership programs, and other “outside of the classroom” programs.
Participants will:
- Will be recognized by NCCE as a Crossroads of History project participant
- Will be enrolled in the Crossroads of History Educator community with access to peer-to-peer networks and coaching
- Will be eligible for university credit or Washington State Clock Hours
- Will receive a certificate of completion and be highlighted by NCCE via social media
- Have an opportunity to be featured on the NCCE blog and on social media outlets
- Will be eligible to be selected to participate in the Teacher-Librarian Summit at the 2023 NCCE Conference with an option to present
- Will be placed in a random drawing to attend a relevant western region conference. (Includes: registration, travel, and housing expenses)
Crossroads of History Project
This fully online experience is comprised of training using best practices in synchronous and asynchronous learning and work time, guidance, and reflection. The culmination of the project is the creation of an activity plan to put into practice and to share with other educators.
Crossroads of History Overview
Phase 1 — Self-Paced Activities (1-2 hours) Lessons to be completed at the participants’ own pace learning about the Library, primary sources, and project details. Participants will:
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Phase 2 — Synchronous Group Meeting (2-4 hours) Introduction to cohort members, information including project goals and expectations, further training on accessing relevant primary sources, activity plan development, and peer-to–peer facilitated discussions. Participants will:
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Phase 3 — Synchronous Group Meeting (1-2 hours) Library of Congress review, sharing of findings, check-in for progress on research, peer discussions, instructional coaching as needed. Participants will:
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Phase 4 — Self-paced Activities (2-4 hours) Continued project research and development culminating in posting activity plan for peer review/feedback and revision. Participants will:
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Phase 5 — Synchronous Group Meeting (2-4 hours) Activity/Lesson plan sharing and collaboration to develop and solidify the plan. Participants will:
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Phase 6 — Activity Plan Submission and Implementation Participants will share completed activity plans to the Creative Commons OER hub and the C3 Teacher Inquiry Website, the TPS Teachers Network, publications, and TPS events when possible. Finally, participants will implement the activity plan and share results of implementation with the Crossroads of History community. Participants will:
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Contact Shannon Davenport to discuss options for your school or district.
Here is the course outline:
Welcome and IntroductionTo begin this course, please read all information in this Welcome and Introduction module. Here you will learn more about the course overview, you will meet the curriculum development team, and you will learn more about next steps. |
Phase 1 - Self-Paced Activities (1-2 hours)In this phase, participants will work at their own pace learning about the Library of Congress, primary sources, and project details. |
Phase 2 - Synchronous Group Meeting (2-4 hours)In this phase, participants will be introduced to other cohort members, information including project goals and expectations, further training expectations on accessing relevant primary sources, activity plan development, and peer-to–peer facilitated discussions. |
Phase 3 - Synchronous Group Meeting (1-2 hours)In this phase, participants will review resources from the Library of Congress, share findings, check-in for progress on research, peer discussions, instructional coaching as needed. |
Phase 4 - Self-paced Activities (2-4 hours)In this phase, participants will continue project research and development culminating in posting activity plan for peer review/feedback and revision. |
Phase 5 - Synchronous Group Meeting (2-4 hours)In this phase, participants will work on a revised activity plan sharing, collaboration, discussion dedicated to sharing plans including collaborating and asking questions to develop and solidify the plan. |
Phase 6 - Activity/Lesson Plan SubmissionIn this phase, participants will share completed activity plans to the Creative Commons OER hub and the C3 Teacher Inquiry Website, the TPS Teachers Network, publications, and TPS events when possible. Finally, participants will implement the activity plan and share results of implementation with the Crossroads of History community. |