The Fellowship of Reconciliation is the largest, oldest interfaith peace organization in the United States.
Since 1915, the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) has carried on programs and educational projects concerned with domestic and international peace and justice, nonviolent alternatives to conflict, and the rights of conscience. It is a part of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), which has affiliates in over 40 countries. For more information, go to www.forusa.org
The Fellowship of Reconciliation, LA chapter, is a diverse interfaith group committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. We educate, train, build coalitions, and engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally. To contact our chapter, email info.forla@gmail.com
FOR-LA’s Middle East Peace Education Committee
is pleased to announce………
Teaching about the Arab World and Islam, 2011
LAUSD Salary Point Class Instructor: Linda Tubach
Our popular salary point class, “Teaching about the Arab World and Islam” (2011), will repeat this year on two Saturdays, October 22 and 29, 2011. The class will take place at UTLA’s Helen Bernstein Professional Development Center (3303 Wilshire Blvd., 8th floor-- parking structure entrance on Berendo) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on both days, lunch included. Teachers (K-12, across disciplines) and HSS professionals can earn 1 general or multicultural specific LAUSD salary point after required homework assignments are completed.
With a series of outstanding presenters, this class addresses many aspects of the Arab World and Islam, including: ethnic and religious diversity, history, cultural stereotypes, current political issues, and relations with the United States. Information on teaching resources and strategies, as well as guidelines on meeting California academic content standards will be provided.
Cost: $35
Registration deadline: October 20. (Late registration may be arranged.)
To register, please click here or on the REGISTRATION box,……