Like every journey, this one requires preparation. Along the way, they are introduced to the philosophy, content, methods and materials of a Facing History course.
Most teachers find it to be a reinvigorating and intellectually stimulating encounter.
Teachers bring what they have learned at an Institute back to their classroom in many ways. Still others draw on the interdisciplinary nature of the program to infuse related courses, such as Language Arts, with Facing History themes and resources. Teachers are not left alone to translate what they have learned to the classroom. This partnership begins a relationship with Facing History and Ourselves that can last for many years. Listen to what a middle school principal and a middle school teacher have to say about their Institute experience.