Contemporary World Course
This Contemporary World Course equips humanities educators to transform recent global issues into engaging three-lesson units for 15–17-year-olds. Participants learn to select relevant topics, trace their historical roots since 1945, integrate media literacy, analyse sources, manage classroom time, differentiate instruction, and design practical assessments using articles, visuals, and digital resources, fostering critical thinking and informed global engagement.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Design a targeted three-lesson unit on a current global issue, from topic selection and post-1945 historical context to crafting engaging activities. Master teaching media literacy, source evaluation, time management, learner differentiation, and practical assessments with reliable media for secondary students aged 15–17.
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Develop skills
- Design focused 3-lesson units with clear goals, timing, and engaging activities for teens.
- Develop source literacy skills to verify news, compare sources, and identify media bias.
- Link post-1945 history like decolonization and Cold War to modern global issues.
- Create effective assessments including reflections, posters, and brief presentations.
- Adapt lessons for diverse learners through scaffolding, support, and improved access.
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