| Content Provider | Global Education Motivators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | Sabrina Cusimano cusimano@chc.edu; gem@chc.edu 9601 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118 United States Phone: (215) 248-1150 Fax: (215) 248-7056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Program Series This a four part series. Sites must purchase all four parts to participate in the series, but individual parts may be scheduled at a another time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | Social Studies/History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Description | March 25, 2011 is the Centennial of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire which took the lives of 146 workers. Those who perished were mostly young immigrant women. This tragic event captivated a nation and galvanized a movement for social justice. This series looks at the history of the Fire, and goes deeper into the labor issues that face the world today. ----------------- Part 1: Triangle Factory Fire, the New Deal, and Where are We Today Presenter: Richard Greenwald About the Presenter: Richard Greenwald is Dean of the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Professor of History, and was the Founding Director of the Business, Society & Culture Program (2005-2009) at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Trained as a social historian of modern America, Richard's scholarly interests are in political economy, particularly the intersection of the workplace, business and American politics. He is the author of The Triangle Fire, the Protocols of Peace and Industrial Democracy in Progressive Era New York (2005), co-editor of Sweatshop USA: The American Sweatshop in Historical and Global Perspective (2003), and editor of Exploring America's Past: essays in Social and Cultural History (1996). --------------- Part 2: A Personal View: Life in a SweatshopPresenter: Former Sweatshop Worker, Carmencita "Chie" Abad (Invited) Ms. Abad will discuss the horrible working conditions she endured in the U.S. territory of Saipan while making clothing for the Gap. In her struggle to unionize workers, she was forced to leave the island and is now working to educate Americans about inhumane factory conditions occurring worldwide, including on U.S. soil. Chie will tell her audience what they can do to help eliminate sweatshop abuses occurring worldwide. ------------------------- Part 3: Video Presentations and the Road to Activism Presenters: Students participants Each class will be responsible for producing a short video or presentation on labor issues today. These presentations can be on any labor issues and can take an educational or action oriented -------------------- Part 4: The Immigrant Experience and the current World Labor Situation Presenter: Representative from International Labour Organization (ILO) The ILO is the international organization responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour standards. It is the only 'tripartite' United Nations agency that brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programmes promoting Decent Work for all. This unique arrangement gives the ILO an edge in incorporating 'real world' knowledge about employment and work. Students will learn about and discuss labor issues and what the ILO is currently doing worldwide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Format | Part 1: 1. Program will begin with an introduction of the series. 2. Presentation by Richard Greenwald 3. Question and Answer session Part 2: 1. Introduction of speaker 2. Presentation by Chie Abad 3. Question and Answer session Part 3: 1. Introduction of each school and their presentation 2. Other sites will have the opportunity to ask questions after each class presentation Part 4: 1. Introduction of speaker 2. Presentation by ILO representative 3. Question and Answer Session | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objectives | Students will: - learn about the tragic Triangle Factory Fire - understand how the Fire cause major policy changes in the US - hear the personal struggle of a former sweat shop worker - create their own presentations on labor issues - discuss labor issues happening in the world today - have the tools to make informed decisions on what they are purchasing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NSS-C.9-12.4 OTHER NATIONS AND WORLD AFFAIRS NSS-C.9-12.1 CIVIC LIFE, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT NSS-USH.5-12.7 ERA 7: THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN AMERICA (1890-1930) NSS-USH.9-12.10 ERA 10: CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES (1968 TO THE PRESENT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Length | 60 minutes per session | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date/Time Notes | This is a four part series. All times listed are Eastern Time. This special event commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Factory Fire. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $325.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $300.00 What's this? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Fee Notes | The fee for the 4-part series is $325. If you would like to schedule and individual session for your school, the cost per program is $150. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | Sites will receive a refund for any portion of the program missed due to natural causes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Notes | A copy of all recordings must be submitted to Global Education Motivators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | This program will be bridged through the MAGPI bridge. A testing time will be set 1 week prior to part 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
