Belonging is instrumental to how students learn. Our human need to connect, to find our place within groups and communities, is fundamental. This need for connection takes on special importance in middle and high school. Adolescents are deeply attuned to their peers. They seek respect and belonging in groups where they can be supported, heard and understood.
This workshop will focus on practical teaching strategies and classroom content from Facing History & Ourselves that ignites student engagement and offers them the possibility to explore their desire for belonging and being seen. This means not only creating student-centered classrooms but intentionally building whole school cultures and learning that invites a sense of curiosity and critical analysis.
