Amplifying Unheard Voices: Summer 2014 Oral History Training for Classroom and Community Educators, Jun 23-26
Event Date(s):
23 June 2014 - 26 June 2014
City:
Berkeley, California
Country:
USA This unique 4-day training will highlight the power of personal narrative and provide educators with the tools to conduct oral history projects in their classrooms and communities. Workshop participants will engage in an interactive process that introduces the skills, ethics, and social significance of creating oral history, as exemplified by Voice of Witness and other leading practitioners in the field.
LOCATION:
Communication Arts and Sciences at Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
For directions, visit: http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/
DATES:
June 23 – 26
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
SLIDING SCALE TUITION: $150-$450
Our sliding scale tuition makes the training accessible for a broad range of educators.
Please pay what your school, community, or organization can support!
DURING THE TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS WILL:
• Conduct and share an oral history interview
• Hone transcribing and editing skills
• Read and discuss narratives from the Voice of Witness book series
• Incorporate activities from The Power of the Story: The Voice of Witness Teacher’s Guide to Oral History
• Work in small groups to share educational strategies and best practices
• Work with members of the Voice of Witness staff and prominent local oral history/humanities educators The training is geared towards new and experienced educators alike, and is particularly useful for teachers of history, social studies, social justice, English and the arts. Amplifying Unheard Voices aligns with several Common Core Curricular Standards, particularly in the areas of Reading History and Informational Texts, Speaking and Listening, and Language, in addition to promoting cultural competency, literacy, and critical thinking skills. The training is also relevant for community cultural workers, non profit organizations, advocates and artists.
WORKSHOP OUTCOMES
After completion of the training, participants will be better able to empower their communities to create their own oral history projects, including:
• Books
• Photo essays
• Podcasts
• Websites and blogs
• Live performances
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION
Download registration form here
Cliff Mayotte, Education Program Director, Voice of Witness
cliff.mayotte@voiceofwitness.org
