Application Now Open for the 2024 East Asia Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers
The free virtual institute will run June 24–27 and is open to all grade 5–8 teachers in California. Participants can earn a professional stipend and three units from Stanford Continuing Studies.
The Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE), in collaboration with the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 Virtual SPICE/NCTA East Asia Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers are now open.
The application is available at https://bit.ly/3vDYgFn. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.
Taking place from June 24 to June 27, 2024, the institute aims to promote the integration of Asian studies into middle school social studies and language arts curricula. Participating teachers will explore the geography, cultures, religions, history, literature, and arts of East Asia, with a particular emphasis on ancient Chinese dynasties, feudal Japan, and the Silk Road.
Four immersive sessions will be conducted synchronously via Zoom, taking place each morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Sessions will feature guest speakers, curriculum demos, and opportunities for teachers to engage in discussions centered on content and pedagogical approaches to teaching about Asia.
Participants will receive comprehensive instructional materials developed by SPICE covering topics related to China, Japan, Korea, and the Asian American experience, all tailored for effective classroom use. Additionally, educators who fulfill attendance requirements by joining all four Zoom sessions, completing designated readings, and actively participating in group discussions will receive a $200 professional stipend and will qualify to earn three quarter credits (3 units) from Stanford Continuing Studies.
The institute is open to all grade 5–8 teachers in California and is designed to be most relevant for social studies and language arts classrooms.
We hope you will join us this summer and take part in a community of educators committed to a long-term engagement in the exploration of East Asian studies.
For more information about the SPICE/NCTA East Asia Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers, visit the program webpage. To apply, submit the online application by March 1, 2024.
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In addition to this program, SPICE offers a variety of teacher PD opportunities virtually and in-person for middle school teachers, high school teachers, and community college instructors. For more information on those programs, please visit the webpages below.
