This week's postings: 1. Global Village 2 Summer 2005 Program 2. Seminar on Korea 3. Archaeology Workshops for Social Studies Teachers 4. Citizenship and Language Learning: International Perspectives **Do not miss out on this summer’s trip to Vietnam!!!** We are now coming down to the wire in finalizing arrangements for our summer trip to Vietnam. Those who are interested in traveling to Vietnam with Global TeachNet are encouraged to register as soon as possible. This trip will include homestays with families in Hanoi, visits to schools and universities in the Mekong Delta and Hue, meetings with teachers and a variety of cultural activities. An optional extension to Laos and Cambodia is also available. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=205 . Ellen Frierson Global TeachNet Intern National Peace Corps Association mailto:gtnintern@rpcv.org http://www.globalteachnet.org ------------------------------------------- 1. Global Village 2 Summer 2005 Program Posted by request: Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas has long been the home of the highly successful Global Village Overnight experience, the only experiential educational program in the country that gives participants a taste of the “real world” by allowing visitors to experience the challenges of poverty. Thousands of participants have spent the night in our Zambia or Guatemala house and experienced first-hand about the difficulties millions people face every day while trying to feed themselves and their families. After more than a decade of hosting the one night Global Village Overnight experience at Heifer Ranch, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest multi-night Global Village program, Global Village 2. This more in-depth two or three-night experience intended for students in the 10th grade or above engrosses participants in a world that connects them with the realities of poverty and hunger. Registrants join a compassionate community of Global Village 2 alumni and integrate their newfound awareness and empathy into the choices they make as participants in the global community. As one recent registrant said, “Global Village 2 provided us with a new perspective on how we can affect the world.” We have several spots open for Summer 2005, although they are filling quickly, so plan ahead! To register a group for Global Village 2 call our Ranch Events office at (501) 889-5124 or e-mail mailto:ranchevents@heifer.org. To learn more about Heifer International's work, visit http://www.heifer.org. ------------------------------------------- 2. Summer Seminar on Korean History and Culture and the Korean American Experience Posted by request: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles July 18-22, 2005/ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This five-day seminar is designed for fifty elementary, middle and high school public and private school teachers. The curriculum provides an understanding of Korean history, fosters an awareness of the rich Korean culture and makes available outstanding resources and lessons. Participants will learn about Korea from prominent scholars, view engaging and informative films, explore Koreatown, participate in a wide variety of artistic and cultural experiences. Participants will also become familiar with the Korean Cultural Center’s library, video collection, art galleries and programs that include language classes in the Korean language and cultural performances. Participants will receive handouts that include resources and lessons for the classroom and learn about fellowship opportunities to study and travel in Korea. There is no charge for seminar participants. Acceptance in this program will be determined by the date of receipt of the application form. University credit will be available. Location: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, 5505 Wilshire Boulevard (near La Brea) Los Angeles, California, 90036. Phone (323) 936-7141. For an application and daily schedule for the seminar, e-mail Mary Connor, Westridge School, Pasadena, California. mailto:MConnor@Westridge.org or mailto:MaryConnor@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------- 3. Archaeology Workshops for Social Studies Teachers Posted by request: Work with experienced educators from the Center for Archaeology at Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Baltimore County and the MNCPPC to learn ways of integrating archaeology into the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Curriculum (i.e., Standards and Indicators). During a 7-day field archaeology course, teachers will participate in excavation, fieldwork, and hands-on experience in the scientific methods of archaeology, many of which have applications in math, science, social studies and art. Participants will also hear from specialists in many different fields on many topics, receive background readings, and visit parks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about American history and archaeology and integrate this experience into teaching K-12 with a multicultural perspective. All selected applicants will receive a two hundred dollar stipend and may obtain CPD credits. Register through the website at http://montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/neharchaeology/ For more information contact: Professor Tara Tetrault at the Department of Anthropology, Montgomery College, 224 Humanities, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850 or mailto:Tara.Tetrault@montgomerycollege.edu ------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship and Language Learning: International perspectives >From the Human Rights Education listserv: New publication Edited by Audrey Osler and Hugh Starkey Trentham Books Language teachers across the world are increasingly recognising their role as teachers of intercultural communication. Language learning develops skills for communication across cultural boundaries. The quality of the communication depends on respect, tolerance and acceptance of basic standards of human rights such as equality and dignity. This volume breaks new ground by bringing together and synthesizing contributions from practitioners and researchers in language teaching and citizenship. The book develops a theory of practice of language teaching and learning for citizenship based on understanding and implementing human rights in education. It explores representations of cultures; curriculum and pedagogical frameworks; issues of equality and diversity. Case studies are drawn from a range of learning contexts around the world and consider young disadvantaged learners; e-learning exchanges; developing critical cultural awareness; civic education and language teaching; women's studies; and empowerment strategies for life long learning. Published January 2005. Available to order on-line at http://www.education.leeds.ac.uk/research/cchre/ Price: £18.99 plus postage and packing _______________________________________________ Please note: The materials and information included in this listserv are provided as a service to you and do not necessarily reflect endorsement by Global TeachNet or the National Peace Corps Association. We encourage subscribers to pass the information along to colleagues and other interested parties. Please credit this listserv as the source and include subscription information. If you would like to submit an item to be included in an upcoming posting, please send it to mailto:gtnlist@rpcv.org. 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