Learn how to transform the social sciences classroom with activities that use dialogue as a tool to unlock deeper understanding, foster inclusivity and promote diversity. In this session, educators will explore dialogue as a vital instructional strategy for cultivating meaningful knowledge and deep understanding across course topics. Participants will focus on three practical ways in which they can make dialogue an impacting part of their teaching approach.
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Be able to articulate the value of dialogue as a teaching approach in social science lessons.
- Take away simple ideas for creating dialogue activities in the classroom.
- Understand how resources from Generation Global can be integrated into your social science lesson plans.
About the session's moderator:
Angélica Santana Fierro has worked in the Education and Training fields for 15 years. She advocates for the integration of technology and intercultural skills to empower global citizens. Formerly a Social Sciences professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, she created Connective Multicultural Learning, a nationwide virtual exchange strategy. As an Education and Technology Consultant, she collaborated with institutions like The State University of New York and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Since 2021 she is an Education Specialist at Generation Global.