Upcoming Institutes

Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom (Spring 2026 Webinar)

On January 20, 2026, Humanities Texas will hold a webinar on teaching with film in the social studies classroom.

Schedule and Curriculum

The webinar will take place over Zoom from 5:00–6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20.

Content will be aligned with the TEKS. The webinar will offer effective strategies for discussing and incorporating film in the secondary-level social studies classroom.

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the program will emphasize close interaction with scholars, the examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities.

Faculty

Justin Hart (Texas Tech University) will lead the webinar.

Eligibility

The webinar is open to secondary-level social studies teachers in Texas schools.

Cost, Attendance, and CPE Credit

The online program is free to teachers and their schools. Participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular resources. CPE hours will be based on Zoom attendance and adjusted if a participant misses any portion of the program. In order to attend the webinar and receive CPE credit, you must be a registered participant.

How to Apply

Complete the online application for the "Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom” webinar. By submitting an application, you are signing up to receive information about and access to the webinar.

Sponsors

The webinar is made possible with major funding from the State of Texas with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.