Author: Victor M. Pomales Jr.

Seminar: Cinema and Civil Rights

Social Studies education is in the midst of an ongoing crisis that began long ago. In a world ruled by fear and anger, the need for critical thinking, problem solving, and civil enjoyment skills are still at a premium. Despite the fact that we so often take them for granted. And in doing so, take social studies far too lightly. The purpose of this curriculum is to use the vehicles of public speaking, dialogue, and reflective and persuasive writing to cultivate critical thinking, civility, reflective metacognitive habits, so students can become positive change agents and actively take a part in shaping a better future.