See Stories is offering a free 6-credit class for Alaskan teachers who work with 6th – 12th graders. We encourage teachers of Alaska Native or English Language Learner students to apply. We will have time together online, and also in person for one week in Homer, Alaska.

A550K: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Alaska Studies:
An Induction into Teaching in Alaskan Communities

Course description:
Provides a community of practice and collaboration for educators, using the
individual’s local community as the context for learning. Integrates Alaska and local history from multiple perspectives, culturally responsive teaching, and collaborative support to develop a more comprehensive understanding of education within the local context. Involves participation in community events, connection with families and elders, exploration of language, and involvement in seasonal activities. Uses an inquiry model to consider how to teach through culture rather than about culture.

Provides professional development for Alaskan educators and professionals who work with youth in how to engage students in exploring place-based history using primary source material. The course will focus on culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to teaching. Educators will create their own documentary films and support their students in creating documentary films to share community stories, histories, and cultures. The course will include an exploration of cultural bias in primary sources and strategies to Indigenize primary source research in the classroom by engaging elders and community members.

https://seestoriesalaska.org/workshop...