13.07.2024
From July 7 to 13, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute conducted a training program for 15 American teachers in collaboration with the Genocide Education Project organization. This program, now in its third iteration, incorporated valuable feedback and requests from previous participants.
The training sessions were held at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and the American University of Armenia, following a lecture-practical training format. Participants engaged with the topic of the Armenian Genocide from historical, legal, and socio-psychological perspectives. The program underscored the enduring impact of genocide, state impunity, and Turkish denialism on the current political and economic landscape in the Republic of Armenia. Dedicated sessions also addressed the Artsakh issue.
Unique cultural components aimed to enrich the American teachers' understanding of Armenians, Armenian history, and Armenia itself. The goal was to equip them with the knowledge to effectively convey these insights to future generations of American citizens.
The Genocide Education Project attracts participants from various US states. Including this year, a total of 45 American teachers from 29 states have now benefited from the training program. This initiative has fostered a network of educators empowered by the Genocide Education Project to disseminate accurate information about the Armenian Genocide within global history education.
During the 2024 program, participants explored teaching methodologies specific to the Armenian Genocide, delved into archival collections at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, and explored thematic highlights from the museum's permanent exhibition. Following the program, participants are expected to train twenty teachers in their respective states, present at state conferences on the history of the Armenian Genocide, and develop curriculum materials on the subject.
For more details about the participants, visit:
https://genocideeducation.org/gened-gearing-up-for-the-2024-teacher-fellowship-program/.
