Graduate Course

The RHP founder and Executive Director is offering an online, 8-week, 3 credit Graduate Course for teachers to discuss Teaching Women's History through Plymouth State University. The course runs during Spring Academic terms, starting in January. 

Course: ED- 5500
Title: Special Topics: Teaching Women's History
This course will teach practicing educators to undo male centrism in K-12 social studies. Providing a wealth of practical examples, ideas, and lesson plans – all backed by scholarly research – for secondary and middle school classes, this course demonstrates how teachers can weave women’s history into their curriculum today. It breaks down how history is taught currently, how teachers are prepared, and what expectations are set in state standards and textbooks and then shows how teachers can use pedagogical approaches to better incorporate women’s voices into each of these realms. Each week will explore a major barrier to teaching an inclusive history and how to overcome it.
  
Type: Online Asynchronous (one evening meeting to close in March)
Credits: 3 

Students do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at PSU to take the course. Click here for information on registering for classes. Scroll down to the drop down for "NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS."​

Certificate Course

Teachers hoping to improve their inclusion of women in curriculum, but not interested in graduate credit can enroll in an online asynchronous course and receive a professional development certificate for 45 hours. 

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Integrate comprehensive and diverse women's history into every region and era of your K-12 history curriculum.
2. Reflect on the challenges and strategies for incorporating women's history and breaking down male-centric perspectives in your teaching.
3. Design inquiry-based lesson plans that use women's history and sources to enhance historical education.
4. Apply scholarly research and pedagogical approaches to better include women's voices in history lessons.
5. Gain a deeper understanding of barriers in teaching women's history and learn how to overcome them.

The course is asynchronous, so the time commitment will depend on your pace. You can expect to engage with the required readings (including Teaching Women’s History: Breaking Barriers and Undoing Male Centrism in K-12 Social Studies and Women & Power by Mary Beard), participate in reflective discussions, and complete assignments at your own convenience. The total time commitment would likely range from 4 to 6 hours per week, depending on how much time you spend on readings, reflections, and assignments.

Certificate Course Starting January 21, 2025

$215.00

Transform Your Classroom with the Teaching Women’s History Certificate Course!

Revolutionize how history is taught with this online, asynchronous course based on Kelsie Brook Eckert's groundbreaking book, Teaching Women’s History: Breaking Barriers and Undoing Male Centrism in K-12 Social Studies. This professional development opportunity empowers educators to incorporate diverse and comprehensive women’s history into their curriculum, reshaping narratives and inspiring future generations.

📖 What You'll Gain:

• Deep Dive into Scholarship: Engage directly with cutting-edge research and reflect on innovative strategies to elevate women's voices in history education.
• Professional Collaboration: Join a dynamic forum of educators to discuss ideas, share experiences, and build practical approaches for your classroom.
• Inquiry-Based Resources: Access ready-to-use lesson plans and pedagogical tools that bring women’s contributions to the forefront of every era and region in history.

📚 Course Requirements:

• Teaching Women’s History by Kelsie Brook Eckert and Women & Power by Mary Beard (links provided for easy access).
• A passion for creating a more inclusive and accurate representation of history!

🌟 Why Take This Course?

• Learn from an award-winning social studies teacher with expertise in reshaping K-12 history education.
• Explore solutions to systemic barriers in teaching women’s history, including textbook limitations and male-centric state standards.
• Equip yourself with strategies to highlight women’s integral roles throughout history in a way that’s both impactful and actionable.

💻 How It Works:

This self-paced course is designed to fit your schedule while delivering powerful, practical insights to transform your teaching. From preservice teachers to seasoned educators, this program is perfect for anyone passionate about advancing equity and inclusion in history education.

Enroll today and become part of a movement that’s rewriting history education—one lesson at a time!

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