This Part III post is the conclusion of my “Oral Histories and the Master Narrative” series. I think many would find it advantageous to list the revelations I have uncovered from my…
Tag: Contemporary World Issues
CIFF 2018 Social Studies Film List
The Cleveland International Film Festival is here! We are keeping up with the tradition to look through the schedule and see which films will be interesting and useful for History and Social…
Electoral College: Lesson Plan
Teachers: Election season lesson plan by History Department Graduate Assistant Genie Donley! Fall of 2016 is undoubtedly the most exciting time to be an American Government student. The 2016 presidential election has…
Nov 12: Book Discussion: New Location MM Drawing Room
Please join us for the second “Migration in Global Context” event, a book discussion of Factory Girls by Leslie Chang on November 12 from 4-6 pm. NOTE: The discussion has been moved to…
November 12: Factory Girls Book Discussion
The next “Migration in Global Context” Event is here! Please join us for a public book discussion of Leslie Chang’s Factory Girls. Chang reveals the everyday experiences of Chinese factory workers, primarily young women,…
Exploring Gender Equality Through History
As Chris Morris and I continue to explore how oral history methods can be employed within the classroom, I felt it important to compose a non-traditional lesson plan that draws upon oral…
Aug 3-5: Save the Date! CSU and ESC Migration Workshop
NEO Teachers save the date for this 2015-16 Professional Development Opportunity for all Ohio K-12 Teachers and Administrators: Here is the description- we hope you can join us! Migration in Global…
Oct. 30: Keith Wailoo Lecture "Pain: A Political History"
The History of Medicine Initiative presents historian Keith Wailoo to speak on “Pain: A Political History” on October 30 at 5 pm in the Fenn Tower Ballroom. Open to the campus community…
Resources: Connecting Contemporary World Issues with Technology
In order to help teachers incorporate the themes I discussed in my previous Contemporary World Issues posting, this post provides resources and links to activities, lesson plans and content that can aid…
Connecting Historical Thinking and Contemporary World Issues
According to the United Nations, there are a myriad of contemporary issues plaguing the planet. From problems surrounding adequate housing to human trafficking to matters of water and sanitation, individuals all over…
