Project Description
Jada Kohlmeier and Steven Brown (Political Science) were awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to conduct virtual professional development with 40 secondary social studies teacher for 3 years in under-resourced classrooms. Kohlmeier and Brown will lead a project staff of 10 teacher educators who will lead 10 Lesson Study teams. These teams of four social studies teachers will develop problem-based inquiry lessons that engage students in civic reasoning to prepare them to tackle complex self-governance problems. Teachers will participate in 50 hours of summer work and 30 hours of video implementation, reflection and lesson revision during the academic year.
DATES
5-day summer institute each summer
- July 15-19, 2024
- July 14-18, 2025
- July 13-17, 2026
Academic year video implementation and reflection Fall 2024 through Fall 2026
LOCATION
Virtual
STIPEND
| YEAR 2024 | $4,000 |
| YEAR 2025 | $4,500 |
| YEAR 2026 | $5,000 |
OTHER RESOURCES
- Swivl Camera
- iPad
- Books
Co-Project Directors
This project is being funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civic Education National Activities program.
