Professional Development Opportunities and Announcements
The Roots of Revolution: Through the Eyes of Egyptian Youth
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 2:29pmEgypt's youth were the engine that drove the revolution. Join a live, international discussion with more than a dozen of these remarkable young leaders as they share their experiences, hopes, and aspirations for their new Egypt.
Date: Monday, May 2, 2011
Time: 8:00AM-Boston
5:00AM- San Francisco
12:00PM-London
3:00PM-Cairo
5:00PM-Islamabad --> read more »
"Greening World History" - World History Instititute - Gettysburg College - July 10-15, 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 10:44amKeynote Speakers: Michael Adas, Patrick Manning, Brian Black
This Institute is for you if:
•You are new to teaching World History and are looking for ideas, support, comfort
•You have been teaching World History for a while and are looking for ideas, support, comfort
•You want to explore ways to (better) incorporate environmental issues in your World History courses --> read more »
Advanced Placement Summer Institute in US Government & Politics
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 4:49pmStony Brook University in Long Island, New York, is hosting an Advanced Placement Summer Institute for High School teachers in cooperation with The College Board. The Institute meets July 11-14, 2011, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. --> read more »
The Cullman Center Institute for Teachers SUMMER SEMINARS
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 1:20pmThe Cullman Center Institute for Teachers offers two distinct programs for professional development that give teachers an opportunity to enrich their understanding of history and literature and to learn about doing research in one of the world's great libraries. The Institute is located in The New York Public Library's landmark building on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street. --> read more »
Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) Summer Travel for Teachers
Submitted by Prema Cordeiro on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 1:47pmGlobal Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a non-profit organization that runs summer professional development travel programs designed for teachers. --> read more »
9th Annual Marshall Immersion Workshop: July 25-29, 2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 12:55pmThe Ninth Annual Marshall Immersion Workshop
"A Visionary Adventure across Continents"
July 25-29, 2011
Apply Now: Deadline is Monday, May 16, 2011
The George C. Marshall International Center at Dodona Manor is pleased to announce its --> read more »
World History Institute - "Greening the World" - Gettysburg College, July 10-16
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 2:49pmKeynote Speakers: Michael Adas, Patrick Manning, Brian Black
This Institute is for you if:
•You are new to teaching World History and are looking for ideas, support, comfort
•You have been teaching World History for a while and are looking for ideas, support, comfort
•You want to explore ways to (better) incorporate environmental issues in your World History courses --> read more »
Do Dates Matter? Chronological Reasoning and Critical Thinking in World History - ONLINE
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 11:30amIn World History we struggle constantly to balance big picture concepts and the illustrative detail that makes history engaging. This seminar seeks to help teachers pace the year, using a variety of periodization models and timelines and to consider what level of detail students need to know. --> read more »
Images as Tools: A Workshop on Japanese Images and Identities for K–12 Teachers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 8:44pm8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2011
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sponsored by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) and the Honolulu Academy of Arts (HAA) --> read more »
The American Sociological Association Conference for High School Educators
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2011 - 12:40amThe American Sociological Association is hosting a conference for High School Sociology teachers at its annual meeting in Las Vegas from August 19-20, 2011 . The keynote speaker is Dr. --> read more »
