A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era

The recipient of this credential has the "A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era" facilitated course offered by Facing History and Ourselves. In this course, participants: -Planned and implemented a unit of study, built on the Facing History methodology, focused on the Reconstruction era of American history and the challenges of creating a just democracy in a time of deep division. -Selected appropriate resources and teaching strategies to investigate the Reconstruction era and facilitate students’ understanding that democracy can only remain vital through the active, thoughtful, and responsible participation of its citizens. -Utilized historical and contemporary examples to develop students’ understanding of Reconstruction’s legacy and the importance of presenting an accurate account of this era. THIS CERTIFICATE IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT