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Register now for Teaching Labor History Course August 6 and 7

Many MTI members have asked that MTI once again sponsor a staff development course conducted by the UW Extension's School for Workers on "Teaching Labor History Through Film and Media: Struggles from Our Past & Present, Part 2". Using films, music and other sources (which were not shown during last year's course) this class will look at some of the epic struggles of workers in recent and contemporary history and will discuss ideas about teaching labor history and collective bargaining in the classroom. The course will also examine the impact of economic, social and political conditions on workers and their unions, as well as the role played by business and government. The course will also examine the significance of immigration, and ethnic, racial and gender differences to the evolution of the American working class.

The ten (10 ) hour, two-day course will meet from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on August 6 and 7, 2012. The course is offered at no cost to MTI members, a light lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants. Under the terms of MTI's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Madison teachers may be eligible for 1.0 PAC credits, subject to approval by the MTI/MMSD Professional Advancement Credit Committee.

Contact MTI to register (257-0491 or mti@madisonteachers.org)

Posted by Jim Zellmer at June 9, 2012 1:34 AM
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