Arizona Council for the Social Studies
Spring Workshop: Focus on the Middle East
For Grades 6 – 12

Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)
Desert Vista High School – 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048
Building C - Room C 273/274
Parking in Teacher’s Lot on 32nd St. (east side of school)

Program overview: The morning session will use Middle Eastern literature and discussion strategies, presented by Seemi Raina, University of Arizona. The afternoon session, presented by Dr. Benjamin Broome, Arizona State University, will provide an introduction to the Cyprus conflict, with an overview of intercommunal contacts, with special focus given to the role of facilitated dialogue activities, examining their impact on the personal, relational, and structural dimensions of the conflict.

*Both sessions will equip teachers to teach the Arizona Social Studies Standard
*Participants will receive a certificate for 6 hours of professional development
*Workshop registration includes lunch and materials

Map to Desert Vista HS