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SUMMARY:DEADLINE | SUMMER INSTITUTE Tejiendo Saberes: Indigenous Knowledges and Practices in Guatemala
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for this summer’s K12 Educator Institute in Guatemala!\nProgram Overview\nThis institute emphasizes Maya ways of knowing and teaching\, offering participants hands-on experiences\, meaningful cultural exchanges\, and valuable insights to enhance their classroom practices. Participants will engage with local educators\, experts\, and community-based organizations while exploring sites of cultural\, historical\, and educational significance. The program includes visits to Indigenous weaving collectives\, sustainable coffee plantations\, a reforestation project\, and local schools\, providing educators with varied perspectives on Guatemala’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary challenges. Through these experiences\, educators will develop culturally responsive teaching strategies that honor and amplify Indigenous voices and experiences. \nWho Should Apply\n\nAll K-12 educators are eligible\nTeachers serving Central American student populations are encouraged to apply\nSpanish language proficiency is not required and will not affect application review\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the institute\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop culturally responsive teaching strategies using Maya perspectives and knowledge systems\nApply Indigenous educational methodologies and their applications to K12 settings\nCreate engaging lesson plans representing Guatemala’s Indigenous cultures and practices\nConnect sustainable agricultural practices with Indigenous knowledge systems\nImplement innovative teaching methods from Guatemalan educational settings\nDesign learning experiences that foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship\n\nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nNotification of Acceptance: February 24\, 2025 \nDeposit Due: March 10\, 2025 \nAPPLY HERE\nProgram Cost and Financial Aid\nA non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required to secure your space upon acceptance. The estimated total program cost is $1\,700 (excludes airfare). Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights. Funding opportunities are available to support educator participation. \nTo apply for financial assistance\, please submit this form along with your application. \nThis summer institute is the third initiative in a four-year series in collaboration with The Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University\, The Center for Latin American\, Caribbean and Latinx Studies (CLACX) at Vanderbilt University and The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona. This programming is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Grant program. \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions or would like more information\, please contact Cynthia Garza at Tulane University’s Latin American Resource Center at cgarza@tulane.edu
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/application-deadline-tejiendo-saberes-indigenous-knowledges-and-practices-in-guatemala/
CATEGORIES:Latin America,Summer Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University":MAILTO:crcrts@tulane.edu
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