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ABOUT: Join us for a morning of free professional development for all K-12 Educators: In-service and pre-service teachers, educational aides, administrators, and librarians.
We will focus on the celebration of Día de Muertos. Using culturally relevant resources, participants will learn how to integrate Día de Muertos into their classrooms through film, art, and literacy based activities that explore the history and practices associated with this tradition.
The first part of the workshop will feature Dr. Orquidea Morales who will present on the film Coco, looking at various interpretations of the film and its representations of the border. Through discussion, we will consider how this can inform our teaching of Día de Muertos. The second part of the workshop will focus on a variety of curriculum materials that can be used in the K-12 classroom.
Dr. Orquidea Morales is an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film, and Television at the University of Arizona. Her work on border violence, Latinx media, and horror has been published in journals such as Film Quarterly and Flow. Her work looks at the intersection of Latinx Studies and Horror Studies. Morales also hosts a podcast with Brenda Salguero. In Monstras, they discuss Latinx and Latin American folklore, legends, true crime, and all things spooky.
Please note, participants should be familiar with the film before attending the workshop. We will not be viewing Coco during the workshop.
Curriculum materials and certificates of professional development will be given to participants. Breakfast will be provided.