The EU Studies Bootcamp at the University of Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the European Union, transfer that knowledge to the K-12 curriculum, and collaborate with other educators across the country. Cost: Free Duration: June 8-28, 2024 Location: Online Eligibility: US K-12 Educators Program Benefits: […]
At the annual Education Partnership for Internationalizing Curriculum (EPIC) Symposium, community college faculty and administrators from across the U.S. will gather in person to discuss ways to prepare students for a world that is increasingly interconnected. Join us for our ninth annual symposium about the challenges and opportunities of developing global studies at community colleges. […]
Faculty, administrators, and staff interested in growing the global engagement of their campus are invited to attend the four-day event. • Learn how to internationalize your curriculum and campus • Understand comprehensive internationalization and the importance of collaboration and dialogue • Identify innovative pedagogies, technologies, and best practices • Explore the teaching and assessment of […]
The Alliance for Learning in World History is thrilled to announce its call for applications for “Truth, Misinformation, and Technology in World History” a one-day virtual professional development workshop held on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30am-4:00pm Eastern. The ALWH welcomes applications from educators at all levels who would like to explore how to teach and talk about “Truth, Misinformation, and Technology” in a world historical context in their classroom. The theme of is intended to include the widest range of topics and geographic locales. The event also provides teachers with the opportunity to workshop their own syllabus or assignment that engages with the workshop theme. All accepted participants will receive a $200 stipend. Apply by April 15, 2024!
The international educators’ program, Teachers Collaborating Across Borders (TCAB) is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year! This program, organized by the University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies and the North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies, accepts 20 teachers from the US and 20 teachers from across the Middle East and […]
Maximizing foreign language output in the classroom: An in-depth, interactive, two-week course Applications are closed for Summer 2024. Who Middle and high school and community college teachers of any foreign language who want to cultivate new skills and ideas for creating a more exciting and interactive classroom environment. Cost The seminar is free, but space […]
The EU Studies Bootcamp at the University of Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the European Union, transfer that knowledge to the K-12 curriculum, and collaborate with other educators across the country. Cost: Free Duration: June 8-28, 2024 Location: Online Eligibility: US K-12 Educators Program Benefits: […]
This is a commuter professional development program for high school and community college educators teaching grades 9-14. Make the 2024 Summer Olympics a teachable moment for history, geography, political science, and other social sciences. Learn why certain sports are more popular in South and Southeast Asia, how they became game-changers beyond the athletic realm, and […]
In person institute in Minnesota sponsored by the International and African Title VI Centers at the University of Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Development, "Exports of manufactured goods, services, and agricultural commodities to foreign countries are an extremely important part of Minnesota's economy, accounting for $33 billion in revenue annually and […]
The Ohio State University is now accepting applications for the online Global Teacher Seminar "Global Goal People: Global Efforts to Alleviate Food Insecurity and Poverty" for teachers in any state. Pre-service teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. This online summer seminar will inform K-14 educators about the UN’s Sustainability Goals, specifically focusing on issues surrounding […]
The University of Michigan International Institute's World History and Literature Initiative (WHaLI) 2024 will explore the contested nature of histories worldwide, across case studies set in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. Discussions will include the politicization of educational spaces, multiple […]
VIRTUAL TEACHERS' SUMMER INSTITUTE 2024 K-12 TEACHERS' INSTITUTE - VIRTUAL
Summer Institute for k-12 Teachers Migration is a core part of the human experience and one of our oldest tools to respond to environmental changes. But current news about both climate change and migration can be panic-inducing. This summer institute for k-12 teachers explores the intersection of climate and migration with realism rather than hysteria. […]
Toward Universal Climate Literacy with Children’s Literature and Media In this three-day in person summer school, literacy educators Drs. Nick Kleese, Jana Lo Bello Miller, and Stephanie Rollag Yoon will help you bring climate literacy education into your classroom. Educators at all grade levels and all content areas are welcome. You will learn why traditional […]
Join the Cornell University Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and the South Asia Center at Syracuse University for the 2024 International Studies Summer Institute (ISSI)! This year we will explore plant and animal migration around the world and at home. The ISSI is a professional development workshop for practicing and pre-service K–12 educators. Participants […]
36-hour online seminar includes (all ET): Orientation session May 2024 (evening, synchronous, online) June - July 2024 (asynchronous, online) July 15 - 19, 2024 (daily, synchronous, online) 9:00am - 12:00 p.m. ET Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions designed to optimize time together Follow up in Sept 2024 (synchronous, online) Benefits: $300 stipend, $200 teaching materials, 36 […]
In person at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. This African Studies Initiative summer institute provides educators with the opportunity to learn about the lives and legacies of extraordinary African women and their effect on their countries and the world. Through a close engagement with selected oral, visual, audio-visual, and written sources, the institute specifically considers the […]
In person at the University of Minnesota. This is a Title VI African Studies Initiative Summer. The vulnerability of the African continent to climate change cannot be overstated. According to a recent article, “due to the widespread impacts of climate change” Africa is “losing 5% to 15% of its gross domestic product growth annually. Seventeen […]
This summer institute examines Asian migration to Latin America and the Caribbean since the mid-19th century, the experience of their descendants as well the emergence of more recent Asian communities in the region. Presentations will explore the transnational labor demands which gave rise to significant Asian diaspora communities in Peru, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico, the […]
The free online Summer Institute for Global Educators, with the support of the National Resource Center Program of the U.S. Department of Education, will allow in-service and pre-service secondary educators in all subject areas to develop courses and lesson plans with enhanced global and regional studies content. Educators from Title I and Title III schools […]
The free online Summer Institute for Global Educators, with the support of the National Resource Center Program of the U.S. Department of Education, will allow in-service and pre-service secondary educators in all subject areas to develop courses and lesson plans with enhanced global and regional studies content. Educators from Title I and Title III schools […]
French Teachers! Do you want to make your French language classroom a welcoming and inclusive place for all students? Please join us for this special, one-time workshop with Egale, Canada’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI+ people and issues. An experienced facilitator will conduct the 90-minute interactive small-group workshop with a cohort of fellow French teachers from across […]
Upstate New York has welcomed a significant number of Afghan families in recent years. This virtual workshop provides approaches and tools for elementary school educators to introduce Afghanistan into their curriculum and provide a nuanced view of the people and culture. Participating educators will receive (a) an overview of Afghanistan's history and current political situation; […]
Applications are open for the University of Florida Center for European Studies' Educators in Residence program. This virtual academic year program provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary European Studies topics. Participants receive an $800 stipend for participating. Check out the CES website for more details.
Using Niki Alsford’s 2024 book Taiwan Lives: A Social and Political History, this course explores Taiwan's history from 1895 to 2020. The book’s twenty-four stories illustrate significant events and changes. Participants will delve into Alsford’s text, popular media, educator discussions, and meet the author.
Join Professor Kun-Hui Ku as she discusses Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and their relationship to the state through different historical periods, including Tsai Ing-wen’s apology on behalf of the state in 2016 and the new administration under William Lai.
This course examines National Geographic's pedagogical practices and its representations of East Asia. Over six weeks, we'll analyze the magazine’s images, narratives, and historical contexts, and reflect on omissions to understand what has been left out in over a century of stories.
Teachers of all grade levels (K-12) and content areas: You could win cash by entering our lesson plan competition! The deadline to submit lesson plans for consideration in this year’s competition (by email) is December 1, 2024 (but you are welcome to submit your lessons any time before that). Winners will be announced by January 15, 2025. Teachers […]
This online course explores Rao Pingru's illustrated memoir of life in China from the 1920s to the 21st century, highlighting daily life through the civil war, Mao years, and reform era, and examining personal and historical conflicts with humility and beauty.
This course examines China's demographic changes over the past century, including its recent shift to a shrinking population and India's rise as the world's most populous country. Participants will explore the history, motivations, and outcomes of China's population policies and their global implications.