This week's postings: 1. Distance Learning Course: Introduction to Human Rights Education 2. Teacher’s Guide to International Collaboration on the Internet 3. Summer Workshops at University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies 4. Peace Corps Press Release: Volunteers are Working to Inspire the World’s Youth 5. International Summer Institute at the University of Illinois Ellen Frierson Global TeachNet Intern National Peace Corps Association mailto:gtnintern@rpcv.org http://www.globalteachnet.org ------------------------------------------- 1. Distance Learning Course: Introduction to Human Rights Education >From the Human Rights Education listserv: Calling for Applications for Human Rights Education Associates Distance Learning Course Introduction to Human Rights Education 21 September-13 December 2005 Instructor: Felisa Tibbitts, Executive Director, HREA This course will introduce the international field of human rights education (HRE), including presentations of programming approaches, teaching and learning resources, and related theory. The course is intended for educators and trainers working in both the formal and non-formal sectors. Participants will be assisted in the development of a curriculum, training, or plan to use these skills to further their organization's advocacy efforts. Participants might be expected to apply these skills within formal education settings, for staff development within their own organizations, and for outreach and advocacy. A more detailed description and outline of this course, and the application forms, can be obtained at: http://www.hrea.org/courses/8E.html Please note that the registration deadline for this course is 1 July 2005. ------------------------------------------- 2. Teacher’s Guide to International Collaboration on the Internet >From www.ed.gov: The Teacher's Guide to International Collaboration on the Internet was developed to help teachers use the Internet to "reach out" globally. These materials were prepared as part of the Department of Education's International Education Initiative. This guide is designed for online access. On every page, teachers will find many projects and suggestions to begin or expand classroom projects that reach across the globe. In every section of this on-line guide, we have also provided links to elementary, middle and high school projects and links to organizations that are involved in international education via the Internet. Explore the guide at http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tech/international/index.html ------------------------------------------- 3. Summer Workshops at University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies Posted by request: For more detailed descriptions and to register online for these courses, visit http://igs.cla.umn.edu/outreach/outreach.htm. **Teaching Asia with Film** Date: July 18-22, 2005, 9:00-4:00 pm Registration: $125 or 2 credits, includes instruction, breakfast, some lunches and teaching resources. Free on campus housing available for participants traveling to Minneapolis. How can we use movies to teach students about Asia? This institute will feature four films from Asia, both East and South Asia. Using films, discussion and readings, teachers will learn techniques for using and analyzing Asian films with their students. **Islam in Global Context** Date: July 25-29, 2005, 9:00-4:00 pm Registration: $125 or 2 credits, includes instruction, breakfast, some lunches and teaching resources. Free on campus housing available for participants traveling to Minneapolis. The goal of this course is to achieve an understanding of the Islamic world by studying how Muslims see themselves in the world they live in, and how the world views them. In order to accomplish this, we will examine the 1) historical development of Islam 2) Islam in the comparative context 3) Islam and global conflicts 4) Islam and global media and 5) Islam, art and architecture. **Teaching Genocide and Human Rights** Date: July 18-22, 2005, 9:00-4:00 pm Registration: Two credit course; generous scholarships available to help with tuition. Free on campus housing available for participants traveling to Minneapolis. The course will familiarize participants with subject matter, content, texts, important issues such as memory, dealing with atrocity in the classroom, relating the issues to contemporary problems in American society, and most important, how study of this material can affect attitudes toward representing history, as well as teaching methodologies. ------------------------------------------- 4. Peace Corps Press Release: Volunteers are Working to Inspire the World’s Youth In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Peace Corps issued a press release to recognize the work of Peace Corps education volunteers around the world, and to acknowledge the many ways in which returned volunteers work to educate Americans about the world. An excerpt is below; to read the full press release, please visit http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.media.press.view&news_id=1031 Volunteers are Working to Inspire the World’s Youth Although teachers do not always know the full impact of their efforts and dedication, for Peace Corps volunteers, their creativity and resourcefulness may just help inspire the next world leader. This Teacher Appreciation Week, Director Gaddi H. Vasquez and the Peace Corps staff recognize the more than 2,600 education volunteers who often work with limited resources and in a language other than their own to make the world a better place. For example, in South Africa, volunteer Paul Kim and his students rebuilt six computers from donated parts so the students in his school could acquire the skills they will need in the Information Age. Or, look at volunteers Heather Petersen and Joe Williams, who have initiated a club for secondary school students to learn more about HIV/AIDS. Working with creative resources, their students recently produced a short HIV/AIDS drama highlighting some of the HIV/AIDS-related challenges within their community. "Teachers have the ability to change the world making educational initiatives one of the most important focuses for Peace Corps volunteers," said Director Vasquez. "We want to thank them on National Teacher Day and everyday for the amazing work they are doing to help provide students, young and old, with a brighter future." Read the rest at http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.media.press.view&news_id=1031 ------------------------------------------- 5. International Summer Institute at the University of Illinois >From the Friends of International Education (Wisconsin) listserv: 2005 International Summer Institute: The Life of Kids Around the World June 27- July 1, 2005 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Register now at http://www.cgs.uiuc.edu/isi The International Summer Institute is organized jointly by the Title VI National Resource Centers and other international programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This five-day intensive institute will provide teachers with ideas on how to integrate global and regional issues into curriculum through lens of children around the world. All K-12 teachers are welcome. The curriculum materials are geared towards elementary school through high school. The institute would be most useful for teachers of social studies, political science, civics, foreign languages, geography, world cultures, and world history. This institute is approved for 30 CPDUs for Illinois teachers and 3.0 University of Illinois CEUs for non-Illinois teachers. Registration is only $100 and includes housing and most meals. Housing will be provided at the Hendrick House, a private dorm on campus, from July 26 through July 1. Each participant will share a room with one other teacher. Bathrooms will be shared with the adjoining room. Parking will cost $3/day. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hawthorn Suites at $70 plus tax per night for those who prefer to pay for their own accommodations. For more information, go to our website at http://www.cgs.uiuc.edu/isi All applications are due on May 28, 2005 _______________________________________________ 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. 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