EIHR: Summer Institute 2024

Presented in partnership with the
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

Teaching about Genocide
July 15-18 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL

Learning about genocide, beyond the Holocaust, has become an essential feature for curricula across the country. However, teaching about genocide can be challenging.  Many educators report needing additional content preparation and pedagogical support to teach this difficult topic effectively. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) and Educators Institute for Human Rights (EIHR), as we work to connect best practices in genocide education with global genocide through the framework of IHMEC’s new core exhibition Voices of Genocide.

Through the seminar you will:Expand content knowledge of 5 case studies of genocides in Armenia, Guatemala, Bosnia, Rwanda, and BurmaLearn the common conditions and risk factors that can lead to genocide;Discover diverse primary and secondary classroom resources;Gain a toolkit of strategies on effective methods for teaching about genocide;Explore Voices of Genocide, a first-of-its-kind exhibition;Hear presentations from noted genocide scholars, educators, and survivors LEARN MORE>>
100% of Summer Institute participants agreed the Institute increased their confidence in teaching genocide studies to their students and the sessions were well-organized/engaging.

“This was well organized and provided a ton of resources and support to help me better prepare and bring back to my classroom.” – 2022 Teaching About Genocide Summer Institute Participant

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

Classroom Resources and Materials

21 Clock Hours (CPDUs)Graduate

Credit Available through National Louis University (at an additional cost)

1 CPS Lane Credit (Must attend entire four-day Institute to receive credit)

Breakfast and Lunch

COST: $150
Full or partial financial assistance for tuition will be available for teachers with demonstrated need. Limited number of Travel Stipends are available for teachers who live farther than 200 miles from the Museum. APPLY EARLY!