Middle East Center Teacher Training Workshop on Islamophobia
The Middle East Center continues to enhance knowledge about the region and support K-12 educators on important classroom issues. On June 27, 2017, the Middle East Center organized a successful teacher training workshop on Islamophobia in partnership with Center for Civic Responsibility and Leadership at Camden County College. Twenty-four teachers from various school districts in New Jersey participated in this daylong workshop. Dr. Jamal Elias (Department of Religious Studies), Dr. Cheikh Babou (Department of History), and Mr. Juan Castrillon (Department of Music) from the University of Pennsylvania gave presentations about various aspects of Islamic culture, history, society, and music. The teachers had a chance to engage with area studies experts during Q&A sessions after each presentation. Participating teachers will be receiving NJ Professional Development credit.