Interconnected WorldRecognizing that certain topics are multinational in scope, Primary Source seeks to offer professional development programs for teachers that transcend geographic borders. In the past, Interconnected World seminars have addressed themes such as economics, religion, and geographic explorations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Confronted with war, poverty, and diminishing natural resources, as well as advanced communication technologies, trade, and cultural exchange, citizens around the world find themselves inextricably linked to one another. Understanding such links is not necessarily a transparent process; it is important to explore the nature and particular impact of these connections. Primary Source provides teachers with the background needed to contextualize twenty-first-century multinational issues with their students, with the goal of creating more informed global citizens. Seminars 2010-2011Web 2.0 Tools for the Global Classroom This course will introduce a range of online technologies that are ideal for enhancing classroom learning.
Coming of Age Around the World Book Discussion Group Join our book discussion group as we read recently published novels that explore topics including identity, race, family, adolescence, and resilience.
A Greener World: Understanding Connections Between People & The Environment What does sustainability look like, and what can individuals and institutions, including K-12 schools, do to move towards achieving sustainability?
Using Interactive Whiteboards in the Humanities Classroom This introductory workshop will model effective strategies for using these technologies across the curriculum, such as analyzing primary sources in new ways, creating games to enhance learning, and capturing lessons and discussion ideas.
Homes Around the World From covered wagons to Ghanaian domiciles, from French cave dwellings to Japanese apartments, homes are gateways to learning about the history, culture and daily lives of people around the world.
Reading the World: Exciting Literature for the Global Classroom This workshop will explore resources for finding and using engaging world literature across the curriculum.
Registration for 2010-2011 programs will begin in early September 2010. Partnership educators: Registration must be approved through your school district. Non-partnership educators: Space permitting, retired educators are welcome to register for Primary Source seminars at a discount of 50% off the non-partner rate. Registration deadline is Friday, September 24, 2010.
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Educating for Global Understanding
