Application Deadline: March 13, 2009
This seminar is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, the Centro Asturiano de Tampa and the University of South Florida Department of History and is made possible through the generous support of the Puffin Foundation.
Application Process Please send a letter of interest, a letter of support from your principal or department chair, and a completed application (available at: http://www.alba-valb.org/summer-institute) by March 13, 2009 to: Dennis Holt, Social Studies Supervisor School District of Hillsborough County 901 E. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33602 fax: 813-272-4031
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Florida Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives Summer Seminar for Educators f South
La Retaguardia de Tampa The Spanish Civil War and its impact on Florida and U.S. History
High school social teachers are invited to apply. This seminar is open to public-school teachers in Hillsborough County. To request additional information contact: Fraser Ottanelli (
[email protected]) Sherman Dorn (
[email protected]) Robert Alicea (
[email protected]) University of South Florida 4202 East. Fowler Avenue Tampa, Florida 33620 Phone: 813-974-6209
Acceptance notifications will be sent by e-mail by the end of April 2009.
*This seminar is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of ALBA, but there are some very interesting, opinionated people on the ALBA board, and if you fail to leave the workshop without considering a range of views about history of the Spanish Civil War and its relationship to U.S. history, they will be upset with us.
www.alba-valb.org
Summer 2009 USF Department of History, in collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, Centro Asturiano de Tampa, and the Puffin Foundation.
Participant Benefits
Applying
Commitment and Expectations
Social Studies Content Learn new knowledge and skills from experts in U.S. and world history, including: • Spanish Civil War • U.S. involvement • U.S. social history • Origins of World War II • Florida history
Who can participate? High school (grades 9-12) history and related-subject teachers with a high level of motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a strong commitment to fully participate in the summer workshop. Open to all social studies teachers in Hillsborough County interested in incorporating content about the Spanish Civil War into their curriculum.
Educators will:
Stipend Receive $500 upon completion and submission of lesson plans and sample DBQs incorporating information from the summer institute Materials Receive readings, teaching resources, and curriculum materials Credit Earn Teacher Education Credit through SDHC Secondary Education (Social Studies) Department. Networking Experience a great opportunity to meet other educators with an interest in the Spanish Civil War and Tampa history
What is the cost? Participants are responsible only for transportation to and from the seminars, And parking. There is no registration or application fee Where will the institute take place? At the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, and in Centro Asturiano in Ybor City. When will the Summer Seminar take place? June 15—June 19, 2009 (one week) Each day, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm4:00pm How do I apply? Send a completed application (available at http://www.alba-valb.org/summer-institute) to Dennis Holt. by March 13, 2009.
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Participate in and complete a oneweek seminar
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Prepare for workshop by completing assigned reading
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Create lesson plans and Document Based Questions that incorporates information and skills acquired from the institute
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Implement the unit plan into their curriculum
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Disseminate the summer institute information with their colleagues at their home schools
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Assist in evaluating the institute