Modern Japan Part II: Reinventing Japan. From the Occupation to the 2011 Triple Disasters

The course will introduce participants to current historical interpretations by leading scholars as well as classroom-applicable primary sources and curriculum. Each of the three seminar modules will include an exploration of online primary sources and Internet collections, with discussion of instructional applications. This seminar is Part II of TEA-NCTA’s two-semester offering on Modern Japan. Modern Japan Part I is not a prerequisite for this course.

• • Starts:
  • January 23, 2021
• • Ends:
  • March 12, 2021
• • Time Detail:
  • This winter 2021 course begins with a required Intro Period to review expectations and meet fellow participants, January 23-29. The formal course syllabus begins January 30 and continues with three two-week modules: January 30-February 12; February 13-26; and February 27-March 12. A short Curriculum Implementation Plan (CIP) and evaluation will be due by March 31.
• • Audience:
  • Social studies teachers of grades 9-12 nationwide are invited to apply. Preference will be given to contract teachers whose required curriculum includes modern history of Japan or global issues and who are not enrolling in another winter NCTA online seminar.
• • Offered to:
  • All States
• • Registration and Info:

  • Click HERE for more information and to apply.