Learning by Hearings

Learning by Hearings

Offered in collaboration with the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School, this training will feature resources from the Center’s Learning by Hearings program, supporting the development of inquiry-driven, civically engaged, and literacy-rich classrooms. The session will emphasize three core instructional pillars: inquiry-based learning, civic engagement, and disciplinary literacy. Educators will leave with access to research-backed resources and practical tools to deepen student understanding, encourage critical thinking, and cultivate active, informed citizenship. Participants will also engage with curriculum-aligned materials and explore collaborative strategies to implement these approaches effectively in their own classrooms.

Learner Outcomes

Deepen instructional practices around Inquiry-based learning and civil discourse.

Understand how Levin Center resources promote civic engagement and Disciplinary Literacy.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Tenets

Challenged and Engaged

Date

October 23

Time

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Location

Char-Em ISD Charlevoix

Audience

Social Studies teachers grades 6-12

Presenter

Joel Burkey, Civic Education Outreach Coordinator, Levin Center