Workshop Description

United Thoughts and Differing Opinions: Techniques for Teaching Controversial Issues in Economics (VCSS Conference)

In light of the current political environment and the humanitarian issues that face our world, students more than ever need tools to process current civic and economic events. In this session, strategies will be presented to assist educators in curating these conversations in a manner that is productive and safe for all learners.

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George Mason University Center for Economic Education

Oct 25, 2019
4:00 am - 4:30 am
Colonial Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center
310 S England Street
Williamsburg, 23185
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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, High School, Middle School

In light of the current political environment and the humanitarian issues that face our world, students more than ever need tools to process current civic and economic events. In this session, strategies will be presented to assist educators in curating these conversations in a manner that is productive and safe for all learners.


Fee: NO CHARGE


Additional Information:

2019 Virginia Conference for Social Studies Educators
"Voices of Democracy"
Colonial Williamsburg
October 25-26, 2019

VCSS Conference registration required:
http://www.vcss.org/updates-1.html


Instructor: O. Kate Scott, Associate Director
Contact Person:
O. Kate Scott, Associate Director
Center for Economic Education
George Mason University
703.993.4359
oscott2@gmu.edu

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