Contemporary World Course
This Contemporary World Course equips humanities teachers to transform recent global issues into engaging lessons. It combines media literacy, post-1945 history, and practical classroom strategies to foster critical thinking and informed engagement among 15–17-year-old students in today's interconnected world.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
The Contemporary World Course guides you in creating a targeted three-lesson unit on a current global issue. You'll select relevant topics, explore their origins since 1945, and develop engaging activities. Master teaching media literacy, analysing sources, time management, differentiation for varied learners, and assessments using credible articles, images, and digital resources for teens aged 15–17.
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Develop skills
- Design focused 3-lesson units with clear goals, timing, and student engagement.
- Develop source literacy by verifying news, comparing views, and identifying media bias.
- Link events from 1945 to today, connecting decolonization, Cold War, and treaties to modern issues.
- Create effective assessments like reflections, posters, and brief presentations.
- Adapt lessons for diverse learners through scaffolding, support, and improved access.
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