© 2013 Dr. D Harmon, Dr. N Copeland, & Dr. T Jones | Eastern Michigan University| All rights reserved This project was funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program

New Graduate Level Course for Educators, Eastern Michigan University

TEACHING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Course Description – Summer 2014 This course explores the significance of the Underground Railroad (URR) in the struggle against slavery. Teachers will use primary documents, rich multimedia, and authentic learning practices to engage and promote student learning about the URR.

Instructional goals include:

Ø Critically analyze the importance of the Underground Railroad

Ø Develop quality multicultural lessons

Ø Integrate technology in teaching and student learning

Ø Visit local URR historical sites

Ø Utilize Charles H Wright Museum of African American History portal

Course Information

Department Teacher Education

Program Area Curriculum and Instruction

Course Credit: 3 (or SCECHs) Location Hybrid (Online & Campus)

Time 2 Weeks

For more information, contact: Dr. Harmon dharmon@emich.edu or

Dr. Copeland ncopeland@emich.edu

734.487.3260