CURRENT OFFERINGS
Reading Aloud Basics*
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 2 clock hours | REGISTER NOW
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, 10 a.m. to noon - 2 clock hours | REGISTER NOW
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 2 clock hours | REGISTER NOW
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $35, includes refreshments.
* Select ONE of the dates offered.
The Reading Aloud Basics workshop targets child care providers, paraprofessional staff, bilingual staff, parents, volunteers and any other individuals interested in gaining basic knowledge about the impact of reading aloud to groups of children.
Workshop topics include:
- Benefits of reading aloud
- Reading and early brain development
- Language and vocabulary development
- Components of holistic literacy
- Different types of books for reading aloud
- Tips for reading aloud
- Book/story related activities
- Discussion questions with reading aloud
Tom Fitzpatrick, Director of Community Partnerships at the Minnesota Humanities Center, will conduct this workshop. Attendees will receive a variety of materials related to reading aloud, and will also have opportunities to view a diverse assortment of children’s picture books and other resources.
For more information, contact Tom Fitzpatrick, Director of Community Partnerships, 651-772-4255 or tom@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Migration In and Out of Germany
Friday - Saturday, Nov. 7 - 8, 2008 | REGISTER NOW
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 14 clock hours, total
Intended audience: grades 6 - 12 educators
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $180, includes breakfast, lunch, and snack both days.
VIEW AGENDA (PDF)
Join social studies and German teachers for a two-day workshop, Migration In and Out of Germany. During the workshop, the presenter will provide an overview of migrating patterns and socio-historical and political influences, and will discuss cultural and literary texts appropriate for familiarizing students with the subject matter.
Participants will engage in small group discussions that focus on minorities (primarily Turks/Roma and Sinti). A special emphasis will be placed on a recent German feature film and its implementation into the curriculum. On Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be a special session conducted in German. Hand-outs in English and German will be provided.
Overnight accommodations available Friday night, Nov. 7, 2008: Preference will be given to participants travelling from outside the 7-county metro area. An additional $20 fee for the room is payable by check at registration check-in. | OVERNIGHT ROOM REQUEST FORM (Must be completed separately from registration form. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
For more information, contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Bill of Rights Day
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 7 clock hours
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $65, includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Please check back here for more details and registration information as we update this event.
For more information, contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Literature Series
Dec. 3 - 4, 2008
Hmong-American Literature | REGISTER NOW
Jan. 15 - 16, 2009
Latino-American Literature | REGISTER NOW
March 2 - 3, 2009
Somali-American Literature | REGISTER NOW
Spring 2009
American Indian Literature | REGISTER NOW
14 clock hours
Intended audience: grades 6 - 12 educators
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $180 per two-day series; includes materials and resources, breakfast, lunch, and a snack both days.
The Minnesota Humanities Center will conduct four two-day workshops addressing the literary traditions and contributions of Somali-Americans, Latin-Americans, Hmong-Americans, and American Indians. These workshops will focus on three themes: history of the literary tradition; how literary traditions change based on space and place; and contributions of these traditions to Minnesota and American culture. Participants will meet in small groups to explore literature and to discuss resources and activities they can use in their classroom.
Overnight accommodations available: Preference will be given to participants travelling from outside the 7-county metro area. An additional $20 fee for the room is payable by check at registration check-in. | OVERNIGHT ROOM REQUEST FORM (Must be completed separately from registration form. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
For more information, contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Humanities Leadership Networking Luncheon
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 | REGISTER NOW
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - 4 clock hours
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $50, includes breakfast and lunch.
Join other Core Knowledge school administrators for three hours of dialogue and professional development. Participants will discuss topics of interest to administrators implementing the humanities based curriculum, Core Knowledge, as well as opportunities for networking.
Please check back here for more details and registration information as we update this event.
For more information, contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Where is America? Landscape and Cultures in the 21st Century
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19 - 20, 2009
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 14 clock hours
Intended audience: grades 4 - 8 educators | REGISTER NOW
Minnesota Humanities Center
FEE: $180, includes materials and resources, breakfast, lunch, and a snack both days.
Please check back here for more details and registration information as we update this event.
This multi-disciplinary and interactive workshop will provide an overview of the physical and human geography of the Americas. Regions studied will include North America--Minnesota, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America. Topics addressed during the two-day workshop will include how people are affecting the environment, urbanization, physical features, cultural geography, and preservation. Participants will explore lesson plans, resources, literature, picture books, maps, music, and classroom ideas specifically for teaching about the Americas in the middle grades, 4 - 8.
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education (MAGE). Presenters include Dr. David Lanegran of Macalester College, Michelle Leba of Washington Technology Magnet in St. Paul, and faculty from Macalaster College and other members of MAGE.
Overnight accommodations available: Preference will be given to participants travelling from outside the 7-county metro area. An additional $20 fee for the room is payable by check at registration check-in. | OVERNIGHT ROOM REQUEST FORM (Must be completed separately from registration form. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
For more information, contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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Humanities Roundtables for Educators
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 | REGISTER NOW
4th Grade Educators Roundtables
English Language Learners (ELL) Educators Roundtables
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 | REGISTER NOW
5th Grade Educators Roundtables
Curriculum Coordinators Roundtables
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 | REGISTER NOW
Kindergarten Educators Roundtables
Music Educators Roundtables
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 | REGISTER NOW
1st Grade Educators Roundtables
Physical Education Educators Roundtables
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 | REGISTER NOW
2nd Grade Educators Roundtables
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 | REGISTER NOW
3rd Grade Educators Roundtables
Visual Arts Educators Roundtables
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 7 clock hours
Minnesota Humanities Center
Fee: $90, includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Please check back here for more details and registration information as we update these events.
Join other grade-level teachers for a day of roundtable professional conversation, content and teacher presentations, and networking. Throughout the day, teachers will participate in small group discussions based on literature, student projects, and resource collections. Participants are expected to bring a piece of children’s literature they use to teach humanities-based content and a sample of student work relating to a humanities-based lesson. Teachers should be prepared to discuss and display their pieces of literature and student samples in small groups; items will also be displayed around the room for all participants to view. Topic areas that may be covered at the roundtables are listed here.
During the kindergarten, first grade and second grade days Diane Aldis, from the Perpich Center for Arts Education, will lead a session on how to enliven your humanities-based content by incorporating movement with academic concepts.
Steppingstone Theater will conduct a presentation on the third, fourth, and fifth grade roundtable days.
Please note: Educators from schools with a strong humanities program, such as Core Knowledge, will benefit most from these roundtables.
For more information, please contact Kristen Hecker, Coordinator of Professional Development, 651-772-4281 or kristen@minnesotahumanities.org.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Picturing America, Spring 2009
No More Secrets: Victorian Art and Culture Seminar, Summer 2009
African American Cultural Proficiency, Aug. 2009
Additional details and registration information will be posted soon.
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Reading Aloud Basics | Migration In and Out of Germany | Bill of Rights Day
Literature Series | Humanities Leadership Luncheon | Humanities Roundtables
Landscape and Cultures in the 21st Century | Upcoming Programs |