Newly added this year, our third session is geared towards teachers of grades Teachers may apply as individuals or as part of a team of two or three, but each member of the team must submit an individual application. Efforts will be made to enroll a diverse cohort that will contribute a range of perspectives, based on geography, life experience, and teaching environment. When Institute participants return to the classroom, they see positive outcomes from regularly integrating art into their teaching.
Evaluation has shown:. A committee will review all completed applications and notify accepted applicants via email by April 17, The Museum will attempt to accommodate accepted applicants' date preferences, subject to space limitations.
Thirty spots are available per session. The registration deadline for accepted teachers is May 8, Participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs. A low-cost housing option has been provided in past years through a local university. For more information, please email AmericanArtInstitutes si.
View tips for funding your professional development. I'm convinced that I see the same participants year after year because so few teachers are willing to jump through the application hoops. If an international trip appeals to you, consider traveling with the following reputable organizations. I have either experienced each firsthand or heard colleagues praise them. While this list is certainly not comprehensive, it can provide a starting point for you to explore the perfect fit for your needs.
Peace Corps Response provides the opportunity to serve a much shorter term than the traditional two-year Peace Corps commitment. Stints can span from a few months to a year.
Teachers are frequently recruited for Peace Corps Response placements because many limited-term positions focus on education. Applicants need not have served in the Peace Corps, but are required to have extensive teaching experience. The Peace Corps pays for your travel and provides a modest living allowance. The application process is lengthy, so hop to it! Sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania, Keizai Koho offers two-week summer study tours in Japan with a focus on economics, business, and education.
Fellows participate in lectures and visit cultural sites throughout the two weeks. A requirement of the program is to create a lesson plan using what has been learned during the study tour -- a small price to pay for a rich educational experience. The Korea Society offers study tours in Korea throughout the year. Most mornings consist of lectures, followed by afternoon cultural outings to temples, palaces, schools and restaurants. Be forewarned: the program requires extensive walking in hot and humid temperatures.
Also, the Korea Society will expect you to create a unit on Korean culture or history upon your return to the U. The Institute of International Education is one of the world's largest and most experienced international education and training organizations. Through its Fulbright Programs , it offers a variety of teaching exchanges. Program lengths and locations vary. Teachers join a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research and survey ship to obtain "clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and to increase their level of environmental literacy by fostering an interdisciplinary research experience.
A nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of history education, Gilder Lehrman has developed an array of programs for schools, teachers and students that operate in all 50 states. The program is open to middle and high school classroom teachers, librarians and school administrators principals, assistant principals and department chairs only. National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows — This opportunity is designed to give current K classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.
Through the program, exemplary educators are recognized for their commitment to geographic education and are given the opportunity to be actively engaged in finding new ways to bring geographic awareness to their classrooms or informal learning environments through a field-based experience. The Fellowship allows teachers to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives.
Goethe-Institut Transatlantic Outreach Program — Since , TOP has sought to find the best and most qualified social studies educators and give them the opportunity to experience Modern Germany in the most dramatic way possible: in person.
T his is the newest summer field study in East Asia. Earthwatch Education Fellowship — Fellowships are available for teachers who are passionate about teaching and interested in conservation, environmental sustainability, and lifelong learning. In addition to amazing tour leaders, many of the programs are accompanied by university faculty that are experts on the destination. GEEO also provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into the classroom.
Joseph J. The Fellowship projects its participants into the dynamics of Arab-U. In order for an educator to be considered for the program, the State Affiliate should complete a nomination.
While most opportunities are domestic, seminars are occasionally offered in international locations. TT: This is so useful. Tell us more about how you find travel opportunities. K: I mostly find travel opportunities through subscriptions to various listservs. TT: Love this! Do you have any last tips about funding travel? Becker Award for Global Understanding.
TT: Thanks so much, Kim! What a treasure-trove of resources. Readers, what questions or comments do you have for this expert Teacher Traveler? She launched TeachingTraveling. Lillie also runs AroundTheWorld L. Do stay in touch via subscribing to her monthly newsletter, and following WorldLillie on social media!
Check this box to subscribe to the fabulous monthly Teaching Traveling newsletter by email! No spam, just great Global Education ideas and opportunities. Check this box to receive email notification of follow-up comments! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I've always wanted to "see the land". My students' families are from all over the world and I'd like to visit some of them. Hi Cheryl, Each of these programs has its own application process.
Click on the link for the ones that interest you to learn more. Good luck! I am Ikponmwen Monday teaching biology in a remote area in Nigeria for the past 25 years. I want to teach abroad in this programme so as to acquire experience.
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