Nichelle Pinkney
October 16, 2024 from 8 to 9:00 p.m. ET / 5 to 6:00 p.m. PT
Civil discourse is essential to building the strong communities we need to meet contemporary challenges. As teachers, we need to instill the fundamentals of civil discourse into students at every opportunity. In this session, veteran social studies teacher Nichelle Pinkney will help you discover new techniques for building the sense of group belonging and empathy in your classroom that is fundamental to good conversation. The session will also explore how public discourse has changed over time, and how this has affected teaching methods.
About Nichelle Pinkney: Nichelle is a social studies educator with almost 20 years of experience ranging from a classroom teacher to a K-12 curriculum director. She has presented and trained teachers nationally and internationally. Nichelle holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Administration from Lamar University and a Bachelor's degree from Salem College in Sociology, Women’s Studies (minor). Nichelle works to help teachers and curriculum writers create opportunities in their instruction to ensure it is diverse, equitable and inclusive for all students that educate. Nichelle currently serves as a K-12 Social Studies and World Language Curriculum director ad co-authored the book Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities.
Questions? Email us at events@oerproject.com.
