Participants will spend five days dedicated to the study of World War I and topical literature with scholars in the field and a master teacher with decades of experience using WWI fiction in the classroom. To create the most successful learning experience, pre-Institute meetings and preparatory reading will be required. During the Institute, participants will create curricular projects based on what they’ve learned and their own research; lessons and activities will be made available to educators around the world so they, and their students, can be inspired and learning will continue.
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It is the expectation that all participants will
- attend all required meetings
- contribute to small group projects
- be present and actively engaged for the entire residency
- create valuable and effective curricular projects based on quality scholarship
- support the program with critical feedback after the Institute’s completion.
In exchange, Institute directors and facilitators will provide participants with timely communication; platforms for small group communication; a collegial atmosphere to foster learning and creativity; content guidance, expert teachings, project direction and support; dedicated time during the residency for research and group collaboration; individual advising; and continued support throughout the program.