2024 programs for teachers
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The Carl A. Bimson Seminar on Storytelling for Social Justice (Begins with a 3-day retreat, June 12-14, on the CSU campus and continues in a hybrid fashion through Dec. 7) Application for this program is now closed. |
The CSU Writing Project is partnering with the CSU College of Liberal Arts to offer an interdisciplinary professional development opportunity that is based on Dr. Lee Anne Bell's (2020) model for connecting narrative and the humanities in anti-bias, anti-racist teaching. This prestigious, paid seminar will equip secondary public-school teachers in the humanities with practical pedagogical tools for promoting critical dialogue within a counter-narrative storytelling community. This a hybrid seminar that includes four days on the CSU campus in Fort Collins and four workshops on Zoom.
TIME/LOCATIONS
This is a hybrid seminar with dates/locations as follows:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
During the seminar, you will:
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The seminar is open to secondary public school teachers in Colorado in humanities-related disciplines who center equity in their teaching. It’s important to note that we are using the word “stories” here in the broadest sense both to include and extend beyond the genres featured in English Language Arts classrooms. Rather, the seminar will incorporate the other humanities as well, most notably in social studies classrooms, the fine and performing arts, and media studies. The following characteristics describe the ideal participant:
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Any questions? Contact Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen at [email protected].
TIME/LOCATIONS
This is a hybrid seminar with dates/locations as follows:
- June 12-14 (9:00am-3:30pm each day): Retreat on the CSU campus in Fort Collins
- Sat., July 27 (8:30am-12:30pm): Zoom workshop
- Sept. 10, Oct. 15, and Nov. 12 (all Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm): Zoom workshops
- Sat., Dec. 7 (9:00am-3:30pm): Concluding workshop and project showcase on the CSU campus in Fort Collins
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
During the seminar, you will:
- learn with and through the arts to critique problematic narratives that are embedded in traditional curriculum and broader society; uncover less well-known stories of members of historically underrepresented communities; and construct new narratives that challenge injustice
- learn teaching strategies based on Lee Anne Bell's Storytelling for Social Justice model
- design content-specific curriculum to use immediately with your own students
- develop and receive feedback on action-based products for your learning environment
- learn strategies for navigating the conflicting perspectives that you and your students may encounter when teaching and learning from an antiracist, antibias stance
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The seminar is open to secondary public school teachers in Colorado in humanities-related disciplines who center equity in their teaching. It’s important to note that we are using the word “stories” here in the broadest sense both to include and extend beyond the genres featured in English Language Arts classrooms. Rather, the seminar will incorporate the other humanities as well, most notably in social studies classrooms, the fine and performing arts, and media studies. The following characteristics describe the ideal participant:
- You’re willing to examine your own beliefs, ideas, and experiences related to racism and oppression and to listen with compassion to others.
- You’re committed to writing, reading, reflecting, and thinking hard in community with others.
- You practice an inquiry-based teaching philosophy.
- You are eager to create and share your reflective writing and other learning artifacts that you create.
- You will attend all sessions and participate fully and positively for the benefit of the group and your own learning and development.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
- There is no charge to participate in the seminar! In fact, you will receive a $500 stipend at the conclusion of the seminar if you attend all meetings and complete all program requirements.
- One copy of the book, Storytelling for Social Justice: Connecting Narrative and the Arts in Antiracist Teaching, by Lee Anne Bell.
- The option to purchase 3 CSU graduate credits at a reduced rate of approximately $75/credit.
Any questions? Contact Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen at [email protected].
May 2024 Zoom Book Club
THIS PROGRAM HAS REACHED CAPACITY, AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED.
THIS PROGRAM HAS REACHED CAPACITY, AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED.
Dates: May 8, 15, and 22 (all Wednesdays), 5:00-6:30pm, on Zoom
This online book club is open to K-12 educators in any content area. Participants will be mailed a free copy of Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning by Gholdy Muhammad. Each book club meeting will include lively conversation, informal writing/sharing, and a sustainable teaching activity. There is no cost to participate, but you must complete a brief application and commit to attending all book club meetings. The book club is limited to 10 participants.
Any questions? Contact Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen at [email protected].
This online book club is open to K-12 educators in any content area. Participants will be mailed a free copy of Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning by Gholdy Muhammad. Each book club meeting will include lively conversation, informal writing/sharing, and a sustainable teaching activity. There is no cost to participate, but you must complete a brief application and commit to attending all book club meetings. The book club is limited to 10 participants.
Any questions? Contact Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen at [email protected].