Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.
Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Location: Riverside High School Room B225 Description: Want to bring more student voice, curiosity, and engagement into your social studies classroom? This hands-on session introduces K–12 teachers to the foundations of inquiry-based learning in social studies using the C3 Framework. You’ll explore the structure of full inquiries, mini-inquiries, and elementary-friendly approaches using picture books and compelling questions. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and resources for sparking student thinking without overhauling your entire curriculum. Perfect for teachers new to inquiry. Subject Area(s): Social Studies Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers
