The Capital District Council for the Social Studies, and Community Relations Council of Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York present
Teaching the Middle East:
A Balanced History
with Union College Professor Stephen M. Berk
Join Union College History Professor Stephen Berk for a guided exploration of the history and current events of the Middle East, designed specifically for educators.
Deepen your content knowledge while engaging with instructional strategies rooted in best practices. This session offers both historical context and practical tools to help you navigate complex topics with clarity, balance, and confidence in the classroom.
Following the lecture, participants will take part in an interactive discussion focused on how to address issues in the Middle East with students thoughtfully, sensitively, and in age-appropriate ways. In challenging times, Social Studies educators play a vital role in creating space for informed,respectful conversations about complex global issues.
About the presenter: Dr. Stephen M. Berk, distinguished Henry and Sally Schaeffer chair of Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College and former chair of the Department of History. He is an internationally respected authority on American foreign policy in the Middle East and frequently serves as a consultant for the media.
There will be a light supper for registered in-person attendees!
CTLE credit will be provided by the CDCSS for all certified middle and high school teachers. Registration is being handled by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. A light supper, including a vegetarian choice, will be provided.
In-person registration deadline is Friday, April 10.
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Sponsored by CDCSS & the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York; supplimental resources from the Institute of Curriculum Services may be referenced.