Institute Announcements & FAQs2010 Summer Institutes: U.S History and the Constitution:: Content, Methods and Resources[The 2010 Summer Institutes have concluded.] What are the dates for the 2010 Summer Institutes? What happens during a TAHSC Summer Institute? Where does a TAHSC Summer Institute take place? What are the benefits of this course? Who can participate in a TAHSC Summer Institute? What happens after a TAHSC Summer Institute? What past participants have said about TAHSC Summer Institutes. |
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Each summer institute consists of 10 full days of professional development activities, which include content instruction by a master scholar, master teacher workshops, and cultural institution presentations. Each day begins around 8:30 a.m. and ends by 4:00 p.m. All activities utilize local primary source materials or objects relating to the themes being studied. Participants will conduct primary source research that will be used to create original lessons. Click here to see course syllabi for the summer institutes. Go to the following links for more information about master scholars, master teachers, and cultural institutions. |
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Where
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| Class takes place at a variety of local historic sites, museums, libraries, and repositories in the greater Florence, Clemson, and Columbia areas. Each day will have a different location that matches the content of the master scholar sessions, and each summer institute will feature local cultural institutions. For instance, on the day when the master scholar discusses the American Revolution, the Upstate class will explore Cowpens National Battefield or Historic Brattonsville. Or, on the day when the master scholar discusses cotton farming the Pee Dee Institute might go to the Cotton Museum in Bishopville. The Midlands class might visit the South Carolina State Museum to see their collections from both the homefront and the front lines on the day when the master scholar discusses World War II. Specific locations and cultural institution partners will be announced at a later date. Housing is not provided; participants will commute daily to institute sessions. | ||||||||
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Who
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Summer Institutes are open to all South Carolina Teachers. Elementary and Middle School Teachers from districts in the Pee Dee, Upstate, and Midlands are encouraged to apply. Enrollment for each institute is limited to 25 teachers. Participants will be selected according to their professional development needs regarding content knowledge, curriculum alignment, innovative teaching strategies, and assessment practices that will improve student interest and learning in American History. First priority is given to teachers in the partnering school districts of Darlington, Florence 1, Florence 3, Kershaw, Oconee, Pickens, and Richland 2. |
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What happens after a TAHSC Summer Institute? |
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Teachers develop a portfolio featuring one lesson based on an outline generated during the summer institute and one additional project related to the use of primary source materials or cultural institutions in the classroom. TAHSC graduate assistants provide research support and help identify primary sources for lessons and projects. Benchmark meetings take place in the fall (usually October) for teachers to turn in draft lessons for review. The completed lesson, project, and a reflective essay are due the following February when teachers from all three summer institutes come together to share their experiences at a Midyear Retreat. Graduate credit for completing the course takes effect in the following Spring. Learn more about the portfolio assignment. |
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What past participants
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“Everything was great! I can’t wait to use all the wonderful information I have received in my classroom! This class has really motivated me!” “I think the ideas we generated were wonderful. I can't wait to use them in my class.” “I learned that I don't really know what I thought I knew about U.S. history.” “I have really enjoyed this class. I hope that I can do this next summer. I have learned so much & can’t wait to use this in my classroom.” |
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How do I apply for the course? |
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Applying for the course is real easy. Simply go to the Course Application page, complete the fields requesting information, and then click "Submit Application." To apply using a paper application or for more information, contact Don Stewart |
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