The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), funded by the Freeman Foundation, is a multi-year initiative to encourage and facilitate teaching and learning about East Asia in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. NCTA is a premier provider of professional development on East Asia.
Launched in October 1998, this nationwide program is a collaboration of the East Asian Studies programs of seven institutions: the University of Washington, the University of Southern California, the University of Colorado, Indiana University, University or Pittsburgh, Columbia University, and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies at Smith.
Since its inception NCTA has established introductory seminars for teachers 48 states, serving over 13,000 teachers.
Participant Benefits
• Quality instruction about East Asia from leading experts in the field
• Course credit or recertification credit (available in most locations)
• Opportunities to learn about study tour prospects
Lynn Kalinauskas
National Website: http://www.NCTAsia.org
The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), funded by the Freeman Foundation, is a multi-year initiative to encourage and facilitate teaching and learning about East Asia in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. NCTA is a premier provider of professional development on East Asia.
Launched in October 1998, this nationwide program is a collaboration of the East Asian Studies programs of seven institutions: the University of Washington, the University of Southern California, the University of Colorado, Indiana University, University or Pittsburgh, Columbia University, and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies at Smith.
Since its inception NCTA has established introductory seminars for teachers 48 states, serving over 13,000 teachers.
Each seminar leader or team facilitates a 30-hour seminar on East Asian history and cultures that incorporates primary-source selections from the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions. Individual seminars are adapted to the needs and curricula of the participating teachers and school districts to promote long-term engagement in East Asian studies by core groups of teachers within schools and districts. NCTA seeks to develop a community of inquiry among educators interested in East Asian studies that serves as a forum for collegial discussion of issues relevant to the teaching of East Asia.
Participant Benefits
• Quality instruction about East Asia from leading experts in the field
• Course credit or recertification credit (available in most locations)
• Opportunities to learn about study tour prospects
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Announces Summer Seminars For Teachers
The Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to announce the 2009 summer seminar schedule. There are forty seminars available this year. Gilder Lehrman summer seminars are designed to strengthen participants' commitment to high quality history teaching. Educators at every level and National Park Service interpreters are eligible. Held at institutions throughout the United States and Great Britain, these weeklong seminars provide intellectual stimulation and practical resources and strategies to take back to the classroom. Seminars are limited to thirty participants by competitive application. Applications must be submitted online by February 15, 2009. For more information about the Institute's seminars, please visit http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminars1.html or call (646) 366-9666. Seminar Sheet
Interested in a service learning project? Consider volunteering with the Blue Mountain Project in Jamaica. The village of Hagley Gap is north of Kingston Jamaica in the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountain Project includes working on a medical clinic in Hagley Gap, providing potable water for the community, conducting an annual health fair, conducting a food commodities program, and a summer camp for kids.
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is seeking G4-12 social studies and language arts teachers to participate in a Teacher Summit on Climate Education Friday February 27th (starting after the SWEIO convention) and Saturday February 28th at the UW-Madison. CIMSS will provide lunch on Saturday, $100.00 time & travel stipends and overnight lodging for educators from outside of Dane County. To apply please e-mail Margaret Mooney at _margaret.mooney@ssec.wisc.edu <mailto:margaret.mooney@ssec.wisc.edu> before January 16th , 2009. Climate Change brochure.
U.S. Department of State "A Journey Shared: The United States & China--200 Years of History". DVD & 100 page curriculum package is available online. Click on the website and register now for free curriculum materials. Also available: "Terrorism: A War Without Borders", "The Cuban Missile Crisis", "Vietnam: Escalation of Conflict", "A History of Diplomacy".
WIOC-- Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium. WIOC's mission is to share resources and to collaboratively support international education and global awareness. WIOC provides resources and expertise on world areas to K-12 teachers, post-secondary educators, businesses, the media, and the community at large. Events include: China Study Toue, K-12 Spanish for Business, Tour of India, World Cultures Day, International Childrens' & Young Adult Literature Celebration, and others. Click here for a copy of their brochure (PDF).
Youth Leadership Initiative. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. YLI is funded by the United States Congress, the Virginia General Assembly, and private donations. YLI develops free K-12 civic education resources designed to encourage student interest and participation in the American political process. Through this website, students may participate in mock elections, a mock congress and campaign simulations, and teachers may download civics and government lesson plans.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America annouce the 4th Annual Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award which honors outstanding teachers of American history across the country. For 2008, all elementary (K-6) teachers who have responsibility for teaching American history are eligible for nomination. Go to the Gilder Lehrman website for more information including selection criteria and application procedures.
Institute of International Education. Toyota International Teaching Program to Costa Rica, Japan, Galapagos. Open to full-time secondary school classroom teachers (grades 7-12, all subjects) in all 50 states & DC. Apply online.
Teachers can earn a master's degree with a global studies focus through a new 24-credit program developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Curriculum and Instruction, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Global Studies Program. A 12-credit Advanced Program of Studies certificate in Global Studies, Teaching, and the Curriculum for university special students is also available. "Global Studies, Teaching, and the Curriculum" is being offered, starting this fall, as an optional emphasis within the "International Studies in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Teacher Education" graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction. Students completing the program will receive a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction degree.
Foundation for Teaching Economics. Free Professional Development Workshops. "Economics for Leaders" and "Economic Forces in American History". Stipends available. Register online.
UNHCR World Refugee Day Photo Contest. See page for a link to free teaching materials.
East Asian Studies Academic Conferences and K-12 Teacher Workshops.
K-12 Outreach Programs (The Center for European Studies--UW-Madison)
Learn about the Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture network
NGO Abroad: Custom-Fit International Service. Want to do something amazing this summer? Volunteer abroad. Real volunteering instead of a contrived experience. Enrich your teaching and your life. NGOabroad is a unique service that provides frugal, customized international volunteer options and helps people enter international humanitarian work. NGOabroad has 3 services:
1. exciting international volunteer programs in democracy building; domestic violence; building girls schools, trauma counseling, vocational training, media, youth & children, micro-finance, capacity building, nursing & medical, business development, etc.
2. custom fit international service opportunities that are well suited to people who have something specific in mind
3. career consults that help people enter into or advance in international humanitarian work.
Ann McLaughlin, MSW brings 25 years of counseling experience to help: articulate your strengths; clarify your goals; design strategies; write smart cover letters & resumes. Send your resume via email (do not attach), explain what you are looking for and what you can contribute, state your skills in the subject line and send to Ann McLaughlin.
WIOC--Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium.
Institute of International Education (Links to programs for overseas teaching opportunities)
National Committe on United States-China Relations (Teach English in Chinese secondary schools)
Study Trips to Germany for Social Studies Teachers
U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program 2009
MAESTRA (a professional development opportunity for teachers working with Latino students). Sponsored by Edgewood College and AmeriSpan. Applications are due by 15 December 2008.
Japan Wisconsin Education Connection. You can have a Japanese school teacher in your school for a month. Contact the DPI for more information. The assignments for 2008-2009 have been made. Contact the DPI to join the program for 2009-2010.
The Goethe Institut Transatlantic Outreach Program. Get up-to-date instructional kits on Germany and apply for an all-expense-paid study/travel tour to Germany.
Keizai Koho Center Teacher Fellowship 2009
People to People Student Ambassador Programs
Friends of International Education Resources for Teachers (including overseas opportunities)
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) International Education Home Page
If you have Social Studies opportunities that you would like to share with your Social Studies colleagues please contact Jim Adams for inclusion on this webpage.