SUMMER INSTITUTE:
Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources
Overview
In this program, you will understand the history of this complex conflict – from its origins in late 19th century nationalist movements up to the mid-2000s – and focus on turning points and key events along the way. Participants will learn new strategies for engaging students with primary source documents, collaborate with fellow educators, and receive ready-to-use lesson plans and standards-aligned curriculum.
What topics are covered?
- Emergence of Zionism and Arab nationalism
- World War I and the broken promises made to Arabs and Jews
- The British Mandate Era
- State formation and peace treaties
- Continuing conflict and unresolved issues
Program Details
- This program runs for three days and meets for 3 hours per day (for a total of 9 hours) from 9am-12pm
- Participants will receive a stipend of $200 and a certificate for 9 participation hours upon completion of the program
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each Summer Institute will be capped to ensure a productive cohort learning experience.
2024 Dates: August 5-7 (Eastern)
Summer Institute Testimonials
This is honestly one of the best PDs I have been exposed to. The pacing was great, the resources (both primary resources and ways of interacting with them) were well curated, and the presenter was knowledgeable and really treated us all like professionals.
~ Teacher from 2021 Kentucky Summer Institute
I was pleasantly surprised by how awesome this institute was…I came just expecting some content, but gained a lot of content AND resources ALONG with powerful teaching methods, practical tools, and varied collaboration strategies! So many PDs require really searching for the gems, but this PD was rich with valuable information and practices!
~ Teacher from 2021 Oklahoma Summer Institute
I was worried that this would not be balanced. I need not worry, as this was very much fact-based and very balanced.
~ Teacher from 2021 Kentucky Summer Institute
It has added more resources that I can use to reach my students and allow them to form their own opinions based on primary documents.
~ Teacher from 2020 Georgia Summer Institute
I feel like I can teach it with more confidence and not sound one sided, which was always big fear of mine.
~ Teacher from 2020 New York Summer Institute
This is a training worth taking. So often we have to sit through PD that is… not usable in any real way. If I had class tomorrow, I could use this which is invaluable.
~ Teacher from 2020 Georgia Summer Institute
I really liked how balanced the materials were in providing both sides of the issue with the focus on the primary source documents, supplemented by the short content rich videos.
~ Teacher from 2020 New York Summer Institute
