FREE Professional Development seminar at USC - August 25 to December 1, 2014

New application deadline: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

 

Participants who complete this seminar are eligible to apply for the NCTA/USCI subsidized study tour to East Asia in summer of 2015.

The USC U.S. – China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) are offering a no-cost professional development opportunity open to all K-12 educators.

 

Enrollment is limited to 24 participants. Sessions will meet at USC for eight Monday evening sessions from 5:00 to 8:00pm and two Saturday sessions (see website for full schedule). Complimentary on-campus parking and refreshments will be provided.   

 

Focusing on helping teachers address the California history, social studies, and language arts standards, we will offer presentations on the history and culture of the region, as well as discuss how East Asian case studies can be used to explore a variety of issues.

 

Individuals who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements receive:

 

$250 stipend

Six (6) USC Rossier School of Education Continuing Education Units (CEUs), processing fee applicable OR two (2) LAUSD multicultural salary points, if applicable

East Asia-focused resource materials for use in the classroom

Among the topics covered in the seminar:

 

Chinese Philosophy

Early East Asia Encounters with the West

Health and Environment in East Asia

19th Century Korea and Neighbors

Japan: Road to and Legacy of War

East Asia and the U.S. Today

How to Apply:

 

Download the "East Asia and California" Seminar application. In addition to the completed application form, you will need to submit (via mail, e-mail, or fax):

 

A short resume (curriculum vita) listing your educational and work experience

A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment

A refundable deposit check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration; the check will be returned to you at the conclusion of the seminar

Tentative Seminar Schedule: 

Click here for the schedule with the topics.

 

For additional information, please contact 213-821-4382 or asiak12@usc.edu.