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Reframing the Civil Rights Historical Narrative as Human Rights Education through a Community of Practice
Keywords
Civil Rights, Human Rights, History, Community of Practice, Place-Based Learning
Session Abstract
History tells the civil rights struggle through the lens of Selma, Alabama. Bloody Sunday provides the background for an interdisciplinary team of educators, local historians, and community members to explore the comprehensive documentation and sharing its broader context on freedom struggles as part of the global movement for human rights.
Session Description
Social justice and Civil Rights are not new issues in today’s world. This past year have seen racial tensions and modern civil rights movements at the forefront of society in the US and abroad. Selma, Alabama is a significant site to the freedom struggles everywhere. It is imperative for educators and practitioners to acknowledge the current events, integrate materials into the classroom, and connect history to the past in order to teach effectively and support learning outcomes. We must seek to expand the conversation and reflect upon history to discuss race and inequality in terms of historical experiences. By organizing materials, utilizing framing questions and activities, educators can develop a deeper content knowledge and understanding for their educational practice. This interdisciplinary focus can expand the civil rights movement and build opportunities for democracy and social justice across the world.