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UK’s Kathy Swann and Pearson develop new social studies curriculum products

In Spotlight on December 19, 2014 by Randolph Hollingsworth Tagged:

Kathy Swan

Dr. Kathy Swan, College of Education, U. of KY

eSchool News reported on the new social studies curriculum published by Pearson — starring Kentucky’s own Dr. Kathy Swan. Dr. Swan is Associate Professor of Social Studies at the University of Kentucky. Besides her research and teaching, she serves as the advisor for the Social Studies Assessment, Curriculum, and Assessment Collaborative (SSACI) at the Chief Council of State School Officers (CCSSO) and was the project Director/Lead Writer of the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

The curriculum focuses on project-based learning in the social studies classroom. Pearson has announced that it is available now for pilots and for implementation in fall 2015. The new social studies programs are “American History” for middle schoolers; and “World History,”“United States History,”“Magruder’s American Government” (which includes the Civic Action Project) and “Economics” for high schoolers.

The new programs emphasize the use of digital content but also uses print resources. The curriculum includes myStory videos which were, according to the eSchool News article, “developed to help students make personal connections to people and places all over the world.” Educators will also have access to NBC Learn’s library of more than 17,000 education videos. Students research their projects then extend their understanding by applying what they just learned in quick recap exercises as well as through formative and summative assessments.

The nonprofit, non-partisan Constitutional Rights Foundation collaborated with Pearson to develop Civic Discussion Topic Inquiries for all of the new programs.

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Fundraiser for KATH?

In Alerts on December 10, 2014 by Randolph Hollingsworth Tagged: ,

Dear KATH members,

I’ve been recently invited to serve as a consultant for the KY Commission on Women’s new movie on the history of Kentucky women. The producer, Michael Breeding, said he wanted to contribute to a fundraising effort if we could encourage volunteers to come and sit in as an audience for Governor Collins as she is being filmed. If you are willing to volunteer as an audience member, will you target KATH for his philanthropic effort?

He is looking for some volunteers for Dec 17th to attend the filming as “extras” in the auditorium listening to Governor Collins? His call for volunteers – and the signup sheet – is below.

Sincerely,
Randolph Hollingsworth, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
H-Kentucky Network Editor  http://networks.h-net.org/h-kentucky

NOTICE FOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FILMING:

On Wednesday, December 17th, you are invited to participate in an interesting film event while helping support your favorite charity. Producer/director Michael Breeding will be filming segments for a new documentary about Kentucky women entitled “Dreamers & Doers: VOICES of Kentucky Women” on NKU’s campus from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at NKU. The film has been commissioned by The Kentucky Commission on Women and will feature stories about the lives of more than forty Kentucky women whose contributions to public service and civic life have shaped the Commonwealth. Former Governor Martha Layne Collins will serve as one of the on-camera narrators for this documentary.

Governor Collins will be filming segments of her narration on the December 17th in the NKU Digitorium. We need from 60 – 80 people to serve as her “mock audience.” At this point, we have a commitment from CASA for Kids of Kenton and Campbell County Inc. to help us with twenty-five volunteers. Yet, we need at least fifty more men, women and students. For every volunteer to participate in this filming, Michael Breeding MEDIA will donate $20 to a chosen charity. We are hoping one or more charities will take this project on as a fundraiser.

If you or your nonprofit are able to participate on December 17th between 11:00 and 1:00 at the filming, please fill out the reply form located at http://www.michaelbreedingmedia.com/mbmedia/film-shoot-at-nku/.

You will receive a follow up notification with specific directions to the NKU Digitorium along with parking instructions, a timeline for the filming, attire to wear, etc.

The project is an independent production from Michael Breeding MEDIA and is commissioned by the Kentucky Commission on Women, an office of the Governor. Major funding for “Dreamers & Doers: VOICES of Kentucky Women” is provided by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc., The Gheens Foundation and Madeline & Jerry Abramson.

Michael Breeding
www.michaelbreedingmedia.com

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James Madison Graduate Fellowships

In Alerts on December 1, 2014 by Randolph Hollingsworth Tagged:

James Madison Memorial Fellowship FoundationThe James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level.See more details at the JAQ page of their website.

Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the same state of their legal residence – the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year. Deadline is March 1st.

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