Schiffrin talks about her book Global Muckraking: 100 Years of Investigative Journalism from Around the World.
Peace in the Middle East: Using Culture to Solve Problems
Kathy Laughlin teachers at Sandy Spring Friends High School and shared with MC students her experiences growing up in the Middle East.
Series of Lectures held at Montgomery College. Lecturers are special guests, such as book authors.
Cheryl Tobler had her honor students write an independent research paper about their two visits to museums using only what they saw and heard.
Through community arts practices, painting, and public art installations, Michelle Angela Ortiz creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face. Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community.
Professor Alejandro Leopardi participated in the Montgomery College Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship Program in 2018. The central theme for Prof. Leopardi’s ENGL 101A (Intro to College Writing) class for the fall semester was “Democracy and the Foreign Experience.” Students learned how democracy can be seen and experienced in every aspect of U.S. culture. Many students have the idea that democracy is just a form of government and does not have any effect on certain aspects of society, and this includes art. By visiting the National Portrait Gallery, learning about the exhibits and some of the portraits, students were enlightened to the idea that even portraits, and their subjects, demonstrate various facets of a culture, including democratic ideals. Students were also able to see parts of themselves reflected in the portraits, illustrating the pervasiveness of democracy.
In Bret Pelham’s fall 2018 PSYC 102 classes, students learned about topics ranging from genetics and behavioral neuroscience to gender and culture. Bret's students visited the National Portrait Gallery and created image-centered written documents. Each document included at least six photos chosen and taken by the student creators. Three of the chosen images represented democracy working well (e.g., equal opportunity, voting rights). Three other chosen images represented democracy failing (e.g., discrimination, injustice). In the psychological and political analyses students offered of each portrait, they also explored how stereotypes may have shaped the lives of those portrayed – or the portrayals themselves.
Montgomery College Professor Sara Parent-Ramos discusses how she utilized the Smithsonian artifacts, museums, and resources with her students.
Montgomery College Professor Alejandra Morales Picard discusses how she utilized the Smithsonian artifacts, museums, and resources with her students.
"Radicalization of the Concept of 'American': Teaching Race and Decolonization Through the National Museum of the American Indian" Please copy and paste the link below in your browser to watch the content.: https://youtu.be/lEjcIulV6Ew
Professor Michelle Moran participated in the Montgomery College- Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship Program in 2017. She and her history students engaged in a theme-based approach to the course “Artifacts of Struggle: Constructing a History of Social Justice.” The theme of social justice proved to be a powerful and effective tool in helping students relate to the content of HIST 201: United States History from 1865 to the Present, as they developed critical skills of interpreting sources and crafting historical arguments. By engaging with material culture through the “Smithsonian Learning Lab” and exploring exhibits at the National Museum of American History, students gained a visceral connection to the people, events, and issues that shaped the modern nation. Working with historical artifacts — viewing them, interpreting them, and placing them within a wider context — enabled students to develop their own narratives of how Americans fought to create a more just and equitable society. Dr. Moran earned a Ph.D. in History and graduate certificate in Women s Studies at the University of Illinois, where she began research that culminated in her book, Colonizing Leprosy: Imperialism and the Politics of Public Health in the United States (UNC Press). She has been a member of the History and Political Science Department at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College since 2007. She teaches courses in U.S., women’s and world history, is co-moderator for the History Club, mentors MC student interns at the Library of Congress and runs the Jefferson Café discussion circle. The Montgomery College-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is the signature program of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College, a community college located in suburban Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Since 1998, more than 180 faculty have completed the fellowship—integrating theme-based learning and museum visits into their courses. The program has spurred more than 20,000 visits to the Smithsonian as MC students and their guests travel to various Smithsonian museums, programs and events. Learn more at www.montgomerycollege. edu/humanities
Roberto Hurtado discusses in his showcase of the Many Voices, One Nation exhibit (NMAH) to humanize the immigrant experience. Giving students an experiential learning opportunity while practicing Spanish course material. Paste the following link into your BROWSER watch video: https://youtu.be/o-IWgI82ZtI
Professor Rachel Bonaparte participated in the Montgomery College Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship program in 2018. Her Small Group Communication class explored the constitutional notion of, "We the people" and who does that really include. In groups, students selected a cultural group to focus on for the semester as they researched the challenges (i.e. past and current) faced by that particular group, possible solutions, and how that group fits into this notion of democracy. In addition to completing a service-learning project that spoke to democracy, each group selected the appropriate Smithsonian(s) that would help them to better understand the challenges faced with their selected cultural group. Each group presented their findings and submitted a portfolio at the end of the semester. The Montgomery College-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is the signature program of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College, a community college located in suburban Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Since 1998, more than 180 faculty have completed the fellowship—integrating theme-based learning and museum visits into their courses. The program has spurred more than 20,000 visits to the Smithsonian as MC students and their guests travel to various Smithsonian museums, programs and events. Watch more from the Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship 2018 here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list= PL32wEiPova8LYnuWmgTxPK26RYw9O1MS2
Introduction to Ethics, students critically evaluate different schools of ethical thought, with an eye towards analyzing issues in public life through the lens of moral philosophy
Professor Eddy Arana teaches Spanish and German, coordinates the German program, and serves as the co-coordinator of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute Internship Program. He has worked as an independent consultant in translation, interpretation, curriculum development, and intercultural competence training since 2002 and speaks five languages. His research includes second/third language acquisition and teaching, curriculum and instruction, the construction of identity and nation through language in German-speaking Europe, and Spanish bilingualism/heritage language maintenance in the U.S. He has been a contributor to several publications: the teacher's editions of first-year Spanish and German textbooks, Duolingo’s smartphone application for a first-year German textbook, and to the Atlantic Council's 2015 publication Through a New Prism: A Next Generation Strategy for the U.S.-German Relationship. When not teaching, he enjoys films, traveling abroad, and international cuisine. The Montgomery College-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is the signature program of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College, a community college located in suburban Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Since 1998, more than 180 faculty have completed the fellowship—integrating theme-based learning and museum visits into their courses. The program has spurred more than 20,000 visits to the Smithsonian as MC students and their guests travel to various Smithsonian museums, programs and events. Watch more from the Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship 2018 here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list= PL32wEiPova8LYnuWmgTxPK26RYw9O1MS2
Professor David Lott and his English Language Academic Reading II (ELAR 980) featured the theme “Democratic or Authoritarian?” in its course content as an authentic, relevant context for improving the reading skills of students whose first language is not English. Student visits to exhibitions at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum enriched the classroom learning experience through examination of artifacts and historical interpretations related to the course theme. In all, the impact of the museum on student engagement with class material was profound, as the exhibitions connected students to past lives and historical events that would not have been as accessible in the classroom alone. Watch more from the Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship 2018 here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list= PL32wEiPova8LYnuWmgTxPK26RYw9O1MS2 The Montgomery College-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is the signature program of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College, a community college located in suburban Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Since 1998, more than 180 faculty have completed the fellowship—integrating theme-based learning and museum visits into their courses. The program has spurred more than 20,000 visits to the Smithsonian as MC students and their guests travel to various Smithsonian museums, programs and events.
Natalie Thomas uses museum visits to help students in reading classes to develop critical thinking skills.
Professsor Copeland shares her class project involving the African American Museum
This video tells the story of the journey students took as part of 50th anniversary of the Greensboro Four.
In this episode, we are creating space for people to share their feelings regarding the death of Tyre Nichols. Participants will have this opportunity to hear from professionals, discuss racial injustice, and unpack trauma stemming from acts of violence rooted in racism. Join a distinguished panel of speakers moderated by Montgomery College’s CEIO, Sharon Wilder, as we discuss this topic. Our panelists include Dr. Andraé Brown, Professor of Psychology at Montgomery College and Retired Captain Sonia Pruitt, Professor of Criminal Justice at Montgomery College. PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK TO WATCH THIS PROGRAM - https://youtu.be/SWTmW6o4BUE
There are many ways that Montgomery County is reflected in the students, staff and faculty of Montgomery College.
Jesse Hagopian's new book was just reviewed in the Washington Post. Jess is very well known in education circles, and social justice. During his visit to Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus, Teacher Jesse Hagopian talked to MC students.
Three higher education experts, Dr. William ‘Brit’ Kirwan-Chancellor Emeritus of the University System of Maryland, Dr. C. Raj Kumar-Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University and Dr. Tia Brown McNair-Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success, American Association of Colleges and Universities, share their personal stories and discuss this timely topic.
People share their stories about famous events
Students design video games and non-digital game, like board, card, and "escape" games in Montgomery College's Gaming and Simulation program. Escape games are immersive, timed, small-group, cooperative experiences, such as a prison escape or a crime-scene investigation. The length, narrative structure, and immersion of those games make effective examinatin of complex topics. Libraries, museums and schools increasingly use escape games as new ways to educate.
This ENG102 writing course explored the history of "practicing" democracy in the U.S. and how students might engage. Addressing the question, "How do we practice democracy?" students spent the first part of the semester reading, writing, and thinking about U.S. Democracy.
Advancing Democracy Through Freedom of Speech, part of the Montgomery College Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is the signature program of the Paul Peck Humanities Institute - integrating theme-based learning and museum visits into their courses.
In this lecture, Professor Stephen Gladson shows how he applied his own method to make students find researching arguments in a real world setting based on human history. To find researching arguments in history students use a virtual tour to the National Museum of Natural History.
Montgomery College Professor Sara Ducey discusses how the Smithsonian artifacts, museums, and resources can be utilized in classes.
Montgomery College Professor Brandon Wallace discusses how he utilized the Smithsonian artifacts, museums, and resources with his students.
"It's not that you can't do it, it's what's stopping you from doing it?" Jordan, Paolo, and Krushi are current and former Dual Enrollment students in the Early College program. Representing three campuses and three different majors, their stories are a window into what it's like to earn a college degree while in high school through this unique partnership with MCPS. Hear from them why they chose to take this accelerated path, what they've learned, and their advice for future students.
Why It Matters - Elysse Meredith Why English is So Weird
AELR 930 is an advanced Reading Course for Non-Native Speakers. Professor Colson's project was divided into 3 assignments over the course of the semester that asked students to consider their identity as an immigrant in America. For each assignment, the students visited either the National Museum of American History or the National Portrait Gallery. The final assignment allowed students to tell their own immigration stories and to find and create a new place in the cultural and political landscape of America—its past and its future. This fellowship helped my students tell their complex, and multi-storied identities that go beyond the word immigrant.
Dr. Anestine Theophile-LaFond is a Caribbean scholar with extensive teaching experience. In the field of Communication, she maintains pedagogy rooted in demystifysing the communication process. Anestine is a Fulbright scholar and an award winning journalist.