A professional development program for high school and community college (grades 9-14) educators in Colorado, with preference to those teaching social studies, social science, and the humanities.
Dates: June 10-12, 2024 (Mon-Wed)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (MT) daily
Location: Benson Earth Sciences Bldg., University of Colorado Boulder
Make the 2024 Summer olympics a teachable moment for history, geography, political science, and the social sciences. Learn why certain sports are more popular in South and Southeast Asia, how they became game-changers beyond the athletic realm, and the influence these sports have today.
Participants will receive breakfast and lunch daily, a certificate of completion, and $500* stipend. Contact hours may be available through University of Colorado Continuing Education (pending approval), at the participant's expense.
*To be given in two installments: $350 for complete attendance and active participation in all sessions and group activities; and $150 upon receipt of an approved curriculum implementation plan and report submitted by the deadline.
To register, please 1) Fill out the form below and 2) Submit an essay response to the following questions, to be sent by email to the SSEWA Outreach Coordinator Hannah Palustre at hannah.palustre@colorado.edu.
2a. How is this program relevant to your teaching?
2b. What are your goals in joining the SSEWA summer institute?
2c. How will you use the new information in the classroom?
Applications will be accepted through May 17, 2024 and successful applicants will be notified by May 20, 2024. A $50 non-refundable registration fee must be sent by check payable to the University of Colorado Foundation and mailed to Hannah Palustre, Center for Asian Studies, 366 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0366 by May 31, 2024.
This program is funded by the Title VI National Resource Center (NRC) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.