2012 Historical Thinking Project
Summer Institute in Toronto!
The 2012 Historical Thinking Project is open to applicants from across Canada and internationally, and provides an immersion experience for:
- History curriculum leaders,
- History teachers,
- Educators in history museums and historic sites.
The six historical thinking concepts -- which have been integrated into a number of curriculum documents, including the forthcoming, revised Canadian and World Studies documents in Ontario -- will provide the methodological core of the program. The “HTP” approach opens up the interpretive nature of history by making explicit and central such fundamental concepts as:
- historical perspective taking,
- historical significance, and
- continuity and change.
Listen to our podcast interview of Dr. Peter Seixas discussing historiography: how history is taught, what stories are told, by whom, and how. Especially, why history is important to teach. (time stamp 32:30)
Venue
- This years program will be held at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (map).
Program Description
This exciting institute will take you on an exploration of historical thinking, while examining the themes of immigration and aboriginality. As well, we will look at the broader substantive theme of cultural exchange across borders.
Plenary lectures will be presented by Dr. Peter Seixas and distinguished guests. Field trips will enhance the work conducted during the in-class portion of the institute.
NOTE: All students, credit and non-credit, will need to access the course VISTA site for readings and important program communications.
- Credit students login with your CWL.
- Non-credit students will receive login information via email once your registration and payment is confirmed.
We would like to acknowledge the generous support of this program by The History Education Network / Histoire et Éducation en Réseau.
+Instructors
Dr. Peter Seixas, University of British Columbia
Dr. Seixas taught social studies in Vancouver schools for fifteen years before coming to UBC. Currently, in addition to teaching in the graduate and undergraduate programs, his major activities stem from his role as the founding Director of the Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness. Read full bio.
Jill Colyer, Historical Thinking Project
Jill has worked as an educator and writer of curriculum materials since 1991. As an educator, she has taught both secondary school students and adults. Her secondary school experience has been gained at a number of schools within the Waterloo Region Board of Education in Ontario, and at Taylor’s College in Malaysia. Read full bio.
Lindsay Gibson, Historical Thinking Project
Lindsay is a PhD student in the Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness at the University of British Columbia, a part-time high school history teacher at Kelowna Secondary School, and a writer and editor of history resources for The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2). Lindsay has been working with the Historical Thinking Project since 2008 and taught at the 2010 Summer Institute.
Location
This years program will be held at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (map).
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements, and here are two hotels that a very close to the venue:
- The Holiday Inn (280 Bloor Street West)
- Four Seasons (21 Avenue Road
+Program Schedule
- Download the detailed program and daily schedule here.
- Download the Course Description, Reading List and Assignments here.
| SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday | |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Registration/Group Meetings |
| 9:00am | Class/Mini-projects |
| 10:30am | Nutrition Break |
| 10:45am | Class |
| 12:00pm | Lunch (off-site) |
| 1:00pm | Class/Field Trips |
| 5:00pm | Dinner/Cocktail Hour Discussions (optional) |
| SCHEDULE: Saturday | |
| 8:30am | Group Meetings |
| 9:00am | Group Presentations and Sharing of Resources |
| 10:30am | Nutrition Break |
| 10:45am | Group Presentations continue |
| 12:00pm | Lunch & Closing (on-site) |
+Registration
There are two registration options:
For Credit:
Current UBC students should register through the Student Service Centre, in either:
- EDCP 431/96A - Special Study in Social Studies: History (3)
- EDCP 585D/96A - Special Course in Curriculum and Pedagogy - SPECIAL CURR&PED (3)
All non-UBC students wishing to take the course for credit must first be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education. Read admission information here, including a link to the Application Form and who to contact for assistance.
Non-Credit:
If you would like to attend as a non-credit participant, please use the online registration button at the bottom of this page.
+Tuition & Fees
Your tuition fee does include:
- Participation in the summer institute
- All printed workshop materials
- Coffee/nutrition breaks
Your tuition fee does not include:
- Travel to/from Toronto, including ground transportation
- Accommodation
- Meals
Tuition fees for the Summer Institute depend upon your admission/registration type:
For-Credit Tuition:
- Unclassified Students – $460.83. Undergraduate course code: EDCP 431/96A
- Visiting Graduate Students – $1,085.55. Graduate course code: EDCP 585D/96A
Tuition fees are subject to change.
Visiting Graduate Students
- Graduate students from the Univeristy of Toronto, McGill University and University of Montreal may apply through the Graduate Exchange Agreement under which UBC tuition fees will be waived.
- Graduate students from western Canada universities may be able to apply through the Western Deans' Agreement under which UBC tuition fees will be waived.
- All other visiting graduate students must be enrolled in a graduate program elsewhere and must apply for admission to UBC. For assistance with the online admission procedures for EDCP 585D/96A, contact the EDCP graduate secretary, Basia Zurek, at edcp.grad@ubc.ca.
Non-Credit Tuition:
- A $550 program fee, payable by credit card through the online registration system (click on Register Now button at bottom of this page).
Full payment is required with your application form in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card, debit card, cheque, or money order, payable to "UBC" in Canadian dollars. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.
Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: Withdrawals received in writing on or before Monday, June 11, 2012, will be refunded the amount paid less a $60 administration fee. There is no refund for withdrawals received after Monday, June 11, 2012.
Refunds and FAQs - review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration
Bursaries
Bursaries: A number of bursaries will be provided by our partner, THEN/HiER. Visit the website for information and application instructions. Please note the bursary application deadline: Monday, March 5, 2012.
Tuition Fee Certificate
If you are a teacher and have a Tuition Fee Certificate, you can use the certificate to register as a non-credit participant. The certificate only covers the cost of the institute fee, it does not cover the cost of course materials or any other fees.