African American Studies Summer Institute for High School Teachers
The one-week Summer Institute is for St. Louis metropolitan region high school teachers who either incorporate aspects of Black culture, history, and literature in their courses or teach at a school that offers or plans to offer the AP/African American Studies course. The Institute centers St. Louis as the focal point for various themes and topics related to African & African-American Studies.
The Institute:
- exposes teachers to Washington University scholars with expertise in African and African American Studies in order to deepen their knowledge of the field,
- gives teachers access to and knowledge about resources in Olin Library, particularly our Special Collections holdings such as the Hampton Archives and the recently acquired Charles Johnson collection, and
- provides teachers support in developing content and instructional activities for incorporating Black Studies lessons into their courses.
Morning & Afternoon Sessions:
Each day of the week-long Institute is divided into a morning session (9:00AM—12:00PM), lunch, and an afternoon session (1:30PM—4:00PM). The morning session features a presentation by a Washington University scholar on a specific theme or subject relevant to the Institute. The afternoon session may feature a presentation or a field trip to a relevant St. Louis or on-campus site.
Closing Session:
On the closing day, teachers present ideas of how to incorporate information from the institute into their lesson plans or classes.
Questions? Contact us
Our Sponsors:
Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity
The Department of African & African American Studies
The Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies & Center on Urban Research & Publich Policy
The Department of Education
College of Arts & Sciences
Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs & Diversity
The WashU & Slavery Project
