Teachers Center for Global Studies, Clark University

2009 Programs for Educators

 

Refreshments, PDPs, and Handouts or Websites provided for all programs.

All programs held in the Grace Room, University Center, Clark University

 

Teaching About Saudi Arabia

This three-hour workshop is designed for middle school geography teachers and any teacher who like to learn more about this region of the world.  The session will begin with an introductory lecture on Islam in Saudi Arabia.  The second part of the session will feature an educator who recently participated in an educator’s study tour to Saudi Arabia.  She will share her observations, ideas for teaching about Saudi Arabia, and information on how to apply for a study tour.

Tuesday, Feb 3rd, 2009, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Cost: $7.00 

 

Islam in Southeast Asia

This seminar will be built around the Asia Society’s curricula Interweaving Cultures: Islam in Southeast Asia.    Participants will receive a copy of the curricula, handouts and a $250 stipend upon completion of an acceptable implementation plan.  The target audience for this series is world history teachers and middle school geography teachers.

Tuesday, Feb 24th - Physical and Human Geography of Southeast Asia

Tuesday, March 3rd - Islam in South East Asia: Historical Perspective

Tuesday, April 14th- Islam in South East Asia Today

Tuesday April 28th- Integrating Islam in Southeast Asia Into Your Classroom

4:00-7:00 p.m.  Cost: $7.00 per session.

 

India On The Rise

This two-part program present several entry points for teaching abut this complex country.  Presenters will include content specialists and teachers.  Jean Johnson, editor of Through Indian Eyes, will be the featured presenter on March 7th.  Todd Lewis will be the featured presenter on March 31st. All teachers will receive handouts and teaching materials, including a copy of Through Indian Eyes and material from the Newsweek Education Program.

Saturday, March 7th - Teaching About India: Entry Points and Lesson Ideas

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  $25 (includes lunch)

 

Tuesday, March 31st - Understanding Kashmir, India and Pakistan

4:00-7:00 p.m.  $7.00

 

Also, please note this excellent program sponsored by the Five College Center for East Asian Studies:  TEACHING EAST ASIA: CHINA, JAPAN, AND KOREA

This NCTA thirty-hour seminar, held in western MA, starts on January 24th.  Contact seminar leader Arlene Kowal for an application (arlnkoala@aol.com). 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please email Mimi Stephens, Center director, at mstephens@clarku.edu

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Name:

 

Email address (Please Print):

 

Home phone:

 

School name:

 

School phone number:

 

Grade level and subject you teach:

 

I wish to register for:

___  Feb. 3 - Teaching About Saudi Arabia $7.

___  Feb. 24 - Physical and Human Geography of Southeast Asia $7.

___  March 3 - Islam in South East Asia: Historical Perspective  $7.

___  April 14 - Islam in South East Asia Today $7.

___  April 28 - Integrating Islam in Southeast Asia Into Your Classroom $7.

___  March 7- Teaching About India: Entry Points and Lesson Ideas $25.

___  March 31 – Understanding Kashmir, India and Pakistan $7.

 

I wish to receive a stipend for the Islam in Southeast Asia series: ___ Yes  ___No

Note: Stipends are limited.  Please register early.

 

Send form to:  Teachers Center for Global Studies, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

 

 

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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS

 

Fulbright Study Tour for Teachers: Egypt and Tanzania:

Contemporary Islam and Muslim Communities

June 30-July 29, 2009 (Pending Fulbright funding notification in late winter. Until then,

the tour is likely but not definite.)

Cost: $1,300

Eligibility: K-12 educators from Ma, RI. and CT. who teach about

Islam, Muslim communities, world history, world literature and the

arts. Library media specialists are welcome. Open only to U.S. citizens

and permanent residents who have taught for 3 yrs.

Deadline: postmarked by Friday, February 20th. Decision: by Friday, March 6th.

For more detailed programmatic information, visit www.bu.edu/africa/outreach after Jan 5th. For other questions: email either Africa@bu.edu or pberan@fas.harvard.edu

 

Teach English to Teachers and Students in China

Sino-American Bridge for Education and Health (SEBEH)

Sino-American Bridge for Education and Health (SABEH)
July 7 - August 16, 2009
Deadline: February 15, 2009

SABEH is offering its third annual 5-week professional development program for teachers and high school students in Fuzhou from July 7 - August 16, 2009. To learn about the results of the 2008 program and download your application for 2009, visit SABEH at http://www.sino-americaneducation.org or contact Sue Thanas (sthanas2001@yahoo.com) for more information. Applications are due to SABEH by February 15, 2009.

2009 Global Education Massachusetts Grants
Primary Source

Deadline: February 1, 2009

Global Education Massachusetts (GEM) and Primary Source invite you to apply for the 2009 GEM Grants. The Longview Foundation has offered GEM and Primary Source funding for mini-grants to facilitate planning and execution of effective and replicable models of best practices in international education in Massachusetts schools. The grants encourage districts to create concrete initiatives worthy of statewide and nationwide replication. Three $1,500 grants will be awarded. Visit http://www.primarysource.org or contact Tess Bundy (tess@primarysource.org) for more information.

Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award
 United-States-Japan Foundation

Deadline: February 2, 2009

The Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes exceptional teachers who further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. The award is presented annually to two pre-college teachers in two categories, humanities and Japanese language, and consists of a certificate of recognition, a $2,500 monetary award, and $5,000 in project funds. For more information and to download an application, visit http://www.us-jf.org/elginHeinz.html.

NCSS Teacher of the Year Awards

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Deadline: April 1, 2009

The NCSS Teacher of the Year Awards recognize exceptional classroom social studies teachers for grades K-6, 5-8, and 7-12 who teach social studies regularly and systematically in elementary school settings, and at least half-time in middle or junior high and high school settings. Award winners receive $2,500, complimentary one-year membership in NCSS, and present a session on their work at the NCSS Annual Conference, and up to $500 in transportation/lodging reimbursement to attend the Annual Conference. Visit http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/teaching for more information.