Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives Institute: To Intervene or Not to Intervene: American Involvement in World Affairs from the Spanish Civil War to the Present

A Professional Development Opportunity for Social Studies and Spanish Teachers Interested in Working with Primary Sources

How do we decide who is on the right side of an armed conflict? When do we stand up for what we believe in? What are our obligations in the face of injustice, as individuals and as a nation? These are the kinds of questions that the United States and its citizens faced when, in 1936, a Nazi and Fascist supported military rebellion tried to overthrow the democratically elected government of Spain. Although the United States government did not intervene in Spain, almost 3,000 Americans fought as volunteers against fascism, among them hundreds of Ohioans. This professional Development Workshop for high school teachers in Social Studies and Spanish presents a compelling set of primary sources related to American involvement in Spain, as well as standards aligned lesson plans, for teachers of Social Studies and Spanish.

Please note: This institute also includes one 90 minute online session (to view a film) prior to the event date and one 4-hour online experience related to evaluating an ALBA lesson plan after the event date.

Participating teachers may earn up to 12 Continuing Education Units, and optionally receive nondegree graduate credit.

For Additional Institute Information, visit: http://goldbergcenter.osu.edu/

FAQs

Time(s)

• Prior to the event - You will receive a link a 90-minute film and workshop documents to preview prior to the event.
• Day of the event - Registration begins at 8:30 and the workshop runs from 9:00-4:00
• After the event - a four hour (total) online experience related to the production of your customized lesson plan is required, but can be completed over several days.

Cost?

There is no cost associated with the instute, which includes lunch. We are also seeking funding to offset cost of graduate nondegree credit through Ashland University. If funding is not approved, you may apply for 1 credit hour through Ashland University for $175.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking is available at OSU parking garages. Due to another event on campus, the parking garages should be free of charge this day, but be prepared to pay up to $12 should that event be canceled. The closest garages are the Ohio Union Garages at 1759 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send inquiries about registration to Dan Langen, Ohio Resource Center, dlangen@ohiorc.org

Please send inquiries regarding the institute program or site logistics to Janelle Henderson, Goldberg Center, henderson.328@osu.edu