MOCHE Workshop: Topics in East Asia for US and World History Teachers

Members Only Workshop 

Topics on East Asia for U. S. and World History Teachers

January 14, 2017

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Chaminade College Preparatory High School

425 South Lindbergh, Creve Coeur, MO

The Missouri Council for History Education in conjunction with the Japan & East Asia Study Group will sponsor a special Saturday workshop.  This event will be free to current members of the National Council for History Education/Missouri Council for History Education.  History educators who would like to join and attend the workshop may do so for a special rate of $25.00. 

Between 10:00 and 12:00, there will be a choice of four breakout sessions presented by area teachers who have studied and traveled to Japan and Okinawa to expand their knowledge and teaching expertise.  Their experience was funded by the United States-Japan Foundation. Workshop participants will be able to attend two of the four sessions listed below.

  • Philxit: Historical Perspectives on Geopolitical Consequences of the End of the U. S. - Philippines Alliance
  • Three Japanese Narratives of the Pacific War: Okinawa, Nagasaki and the Yasukuni Shrine
  • Monuments, Museums and Memorials: Historical Mythology, National Memory and National Identity.
  • Perspectives on Mao’s Cultural Revolution and Its Legacy

 After lunch Lori Watt, Associate Professor of East Asian Studies at Washington University will speak on “The Past in the Present: Teaching about Conflict in East Asia.”

Lunch will be provided with time to interact with Professor Watt and other history educators.

Membership is based on NCHE membership lists as of January 2017.

Non-members or renewing members may join or renew for the special rate of $25 paid to MOCHE when you reserve your place on line. Last minute “walk-ins” are invited, but still must pay the $25 membership fee (cash or check) and a lunch will not be available.

Email questions to: jwmusbach@gmail.com