Call For Expertise:
Collaborate with NCSS on Social Studies Educator Preparedness
The Library of Congress recently awarded four new grants to organizations that can help support the Teaching with Primary Sources program. One of these organizations is the National Council for the Social Studies. NCSS is looking for teachers to help them develop some grant related materials.
If you are interested in joining our writing team, please complete the NCSS TPS Writing Team Application.
The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019.
All applicants will be notified on or before November 1, 2019.
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Collaborate with NCSS on Social Studies Educator Preparedness
The Library of Congress recently awarded four new grants to organizations that can help support the Teaching with Primary Sources program. One of these organizations is the National Council for the Social Studies. NCSS is looking for teachers to help them develop some grant related materials.
If you are interested in joining our writing team, please complete the NCSS TPS Writing Team Application.
The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019.
All applicants will be notified on or before November 1, 2019.
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Opportunities for those interested in Asian Studies:
NCTA Webinars - NCTA at the Five College Center for East Asian Studies is offering two webinars before the end of the year:
- Thirty Minutes Over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot’s World War II Story, with author Marc Tyler Nobleman. October 24, 2019, 7-8 pm EDT. Registration.
- Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War, with author Susan Southard. December 10, 7-8 pm EST. Registration.
Workshop: Using the Japan Disasters Digital Archive in the Classroom December 6-7, 2019 Application deadline: October 18, 2019 Harvard’s Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies invites applications from high school and college faculty as well as librarians in public or private libraries to a two-day workshop on using the innovative Japan Disasters Digital Archive for teaching contemporary Japan. Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown was unprecedented both in its magnitude and scope. Study of the disaster and its aftermath offers a unique opportunity to engage students in learning about Japan, exploring issues of significance far beyond Japan, and engaging in authentic research with archival materials. Costs of travel and lodging are covered by the program. Full details and application can be found here; the workshop webpage is here.
Opportunities to Teach in Asia Teaching Nomad helps match U.S. teachers with schools in China, South Korea, and Taiwan, as well as Southeast Asia, providing personalized support to new and inexperienced international teachers. For more information, contact Madison Walker at madison.walker@teachingnomad.com
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Teaching with Primary Sources Level I and Level II Course – Online
Gain knowledge and skills needed to utilize digital primary sources from the Library of Congress website, create activities and lessons that facilitate the Common Core Standards, and engage students in active learning while developing critical thinking skills and constructing knowledge. This course is self-paced and can be taken for professional development hours or ISU graduate credit. Registration is now open. For more information, email Judy Bee, jbee@ilstu.edu or call (309) 438-5468
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Teaching with Primary Sources Level I and Level II Course – Online
Gain knowledge and skills needed to utilize digital primary sources from the Library of Congress website, create activities and lessons that facilitate the Common Core Standards, and engage students in active learning while developing critical thinking skills and constructing knowledge. This course is self-paced and can be taken for professional development hours or ISU graduate credit. Registration is now open. For more information, email Judy Bee, jbee@ilstu.edu or call (309) 438-5468
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Announcing a New, Free Self-Directed Course on the Fundamental Values and Principles of American Constitutional Democracy
The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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The Choices Program-Brown University
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
http://www.choices.edu/professional-development/ utm_source=Choices+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=86037f4cac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_af2c96b5f0-86037f4cac-51103937&mc_cid=86037f4cac&mc_eid=ZRi51TJPaC
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
http://www.choices.edu/professional-development/ utm_source=Choices+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=86037f4cac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_af2c96b5f0-86037f4cac-51103937&mc_cid=86037f4cac&mc_eid=ZRi51TJPaC
