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Teaching the Japanese American Experience Through Primary Sources: Free One-Day Workshop for Educators at the Japanese American National Museum (October 26, 2024)
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- Learn about the Japanese American experience from the early 1860s through WWII incarceration and the post-war era.
- Practice interpretation strategies to support students in understanding Japanese American history through primary sources.
- Discover resources available through JANM for classroom use, including digital curriculum, collections-based activities, oral histories, and more.
*We only have 30 spots available.*
Please make sure that you can committ to the event and mark on your calendar. We understand that sometimes unexpected things happen. If you find that you are unable to attend the event, please kindly let us know at least 3 days in advance. This helps us adjust our plans and accommodate others. Thank you for your understanding!
Certificate of contact hours will be provided after the event (upon request)
This workshop is in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum and sponsored by the USC U.S.-China Institute. It is offered in partnership with the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and with support from the Freeman Foundation. Join our Teaching about Asia Facebook Group to Interact with other educators and get information about professional development seminars, Asia-focused events, international study tours, and other resources to help you bring Asia into your classroom.
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Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
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