[WSCSS] EHL announcement

[Gary and Robyn Cressman]

EXPLORING HUMANITARIAN LAW WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
July 27 - 28, 2009
Monday (7/27), 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday (7/28), 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
No cost for workshop or materials. Lunch provided.
 
The Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) seminar helps educators introduce their
students to issues of humanitarian law and the principles of respect for
life and human dignity during armed conflict. The materials are built on
historical and contemporary situations. Topics include: The Humanitarian
Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Ensuring Justice
and Responding to the Consequences of War. All participants will receive
selections from an in-depth, user-friendly curriculum guide with five core
modules. 
€ Curriculum designed for use with students ages 12-18.
€ EHL meets national education standards for social studies.
€ Seminar will include adaptations for ESL classes.
€ Continuing education credits available.
Please be advised that participants selected for the training will be asked
to try out appropriate lessons with their classes during the fall term.
Pre-registration required. To register, or for more information contact
Elisabeth Vasquez Hein: internationalservices at seattleredcross.org or call
(206) 720-5299 or (360) 377-3761 x13006.

 


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