This week's postings: 1. World Affairs Council of Washington DC's 2006 Summer Institute for Teachers: Looking Towards Asia 2. Using children’s literature to explore Latin American/Latino cultural heritage 3. Summer 2006 Global Educators Program 4. MA in Language and Literacy 5. Seminar on Korean History And Culture and the Korean American Experience for K-12 Educators Welcome to the teachers and students who signed up to receive GlobalEdNews at the Center for International Education Call to Action Symposium on February 27. Thank you for participating in Global TeachNet’s session at this event, and we hope that you will find this listserv and our other resources helpful to your work in global education. And a reminder for those in the Northwest U.S.: The NPCA/Peace Corps Open House in Portland this weekend features a workshop focusing on Global Education. This event is free and open to the public, and educators are encouraged to attend. For more information please visit http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/openhouses. We hope to see some of you there! Ellen Frierson Global TeachNet National Peace Corps Association http://www.globalteachnet.org -------------------------------------------- 1. World Affairs Council of Washington DC's 2006 Summer Institute for Teachers: Looking Towards Asia Posted by request: June 26th-June 30th, 2006 Washington, D.C. Learn new techniques for bringing critical global issues into your classroom. Engage firsthand with some of the foremost experts in the foreign policy field and educators from around the country. Come join us for: *Access to International Experts *Exciting, Interactive Seminars *On-site sessions at the U.S. Department of State, Asian Development Bank and Smithsonian Institution *Free Materials for the Classroom *Peer Brainstorming Sessions *Simulation Exercise: North-South Korea *A National Network of Teachers *Optional Graduate School Credit To register and for further information: e-mail: mailto:info@worldaffairsdc.org website: http://www.worldaffairsdc.org -------------------------------------------- 2. Using children’s literature to explore Latin American/Latino cultural heritage Posted by request: Online Course, June 26 - August 5, 2006 (UW-Milwaukee) This online course for teachers and librarians will focus primarily on children's books that have been recommended by the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLACS/outreach/americas.html), sponsored by the national Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs. When read and explored as a body, together with supplemental readings and resources, Americas Award titles offer a unique resource with which to explore Latin America, the Caribbean and US Latino cultures in all their diversity. Three undergrad or grad credits online (via D2L). Instructors: *Rene Antrop-Gonzalez, Curriculum & Instruction, UW-Milwaukee *Julie Kline, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, UW-Milwaukee For more information on the course content, please contact Julie Kline at < >. To register, contact UWM Education Outreach, mailto:educout@uwm.edu, 579 Enderis Hall, UW-Milwaukee, telephone 414-229-5255. Summer registration begins April 14. Sponsors: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Education Outreach, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ------------------------------------------- 3. Summer 2006 Global Educators Program Posted by request: Global Educators Program is designed to provide educators with 3 or 4 week, Team-Teaching experiences in sites around the world. The program director/course instructor, Dr. Carol LeBreck, has placed over 500 educators in "host schools" in over 45 countries in all regions of the world, and new sites are added each year in response to specific requests. Each participant chooses the location to which s/he will travel and designs a personalized Professional Development Plan to meet his/her specific needs and interests. In addition to the 3-4 week international teaching experience, participants earn their graduate credits by selecting from options that include (but are not limited to) opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops with a cohort of 20-30 like-minded educators; to design 'globalized' curriculum and/or comparative research projects; and to develop collaborative telecommunications project work between home and host school students and teachers. The course is open to educators from all educational levels, pre-K through post-secondary, and all subject and content areas, including administration, special needs, counseling, vocational education, etc. Applications will be accepted November through April. For further information on the Global Educators Program, please visit the website at http://www.global-links.org/ Evergreen Drive, River Falls, WI 54022 Tel: (715) 425-6904 Fax: (715) 425-3696 mailto:Carol@global-links.org -------------------------------------------- 4. MA in Language and Literacy Posted by request: English Department City College of New York A 30 credit master's program in an urban public college prepares teachers of ESL, adult literacy, and community college students enrolled in basic writing/reading classes. Elective courses in Sociolinguistics, TESL Methods, Basic Writing Theory & Pedagogy, and Teaching Writing & Literature complement 4 Core Courses in Language and Literacy: Second Language Acquisition, Theories of Literacy, Introduction to Language and Teaching Adult Literacy. See the City College of New York Home Page/English Department/Graduate Programs for more information. Now accepting applications for Fall 2006. May 1st Deadline for matriculated status. Contact Barbara Gleason, Language & Literacy MA Director & RPCV, Cameroon, TEFL, 1978-1981 Office Phones: 212-650-6329 & 212-925-6625 x265 e-mail address: mailto:bgleason@ccny.cuny.edu -------------------------------------------- 5. Seminar on Korean History And Culture and the Korean American Experience for K-12 Educators Posted by request: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles July 24-28, 2006 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California This five-day seminar, designed for sixty-five elementary, middle and high school public and private school teachers and administrators, offers a unique opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture and the Korean American experience. Each participant will learn about Korea from prominent scholars, view engaging and informative films, explore Koreatown, savor delicious food from one of its best restaurants, view exquisite art, hear the unique sounds of Korean music, enjoy a lesson on the Changgo drum, observe teens performing traditional dances, learn the theory and experience the practice of martial arts, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and create art that reflects ancient tradition. Participants will also become familiar with the Korean Cultural Center’s extensive library and video collection, its galleries that exhibit traditional and modern art and its varied programs that include classes in the Korean language and exceptional cultural performances. The individuals who participate in the seminar will become not only more knowledgeable about Korea and its rich heritage, but will also be more effective in meeting the needs of Korean American students and their families. Participants will receive extensive handouts that include resources and varied lessons for the classroom. They will learn about fellowship opportunities to study and travel in Korea. Educators of all disciplines and grade levels are welcome. Registration: There is no charge for seminar participants, but there is a $75 refundable deposit. The application, the required deposit and the date of receipt will determine acceptance in this program. One salary point (one semester unit) will be given to LAUSD teachers and 4 units of credit will be available from the UCLA Extension. Teachers who complete requirements and are registered with UCLA will receive a $100 stipend after attending the seminar. Additional details are included on the application form. Instructors include Gi-Wook Shin (Director, Korean Studies, Stanford), Helie Lee (author, screenwriter, and seminar advisor), and many more. For more information: Contact Mary Connor, Seminar Director before calling the Korean Cultural Center: mailto:MaryConnor@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ 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. 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