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Professional development

Practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom across civics and citizenship, media literacy and leadership. 

Cultivating Inspiration: Connecting with Claire Bown

Cultivating Inspiration: Connecting with Claire Bown

(1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Explore techniques in facilitating group discussions and reflective questioning with art and objects.

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Engage, Inspire, Connect: An introduction to Visible Thinking in the Museum with Claire Bown

Engage, Inspire, Connect: An introduction to Visible Thinking in the Museum with Claire Bown

(1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

In this one-day workshop, build skills to design and facilitate discussions using art and museum objects.

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Democracy Express

Democracy Express

(Kindergarten, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

30 minute sessions with practical resources for leadership, civics and citizenship and media literacy.

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Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency

Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency

(1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.

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Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills – Political Cartooning

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills – Political Cartooning

(5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)

Learn how to engage students with our democracy and build their media literacy and critical thinking skills.

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