"All Asia is [NOT] One.” East Asia is a culturally diverse and historically rich region. This seminar will enhance your classroom’s curriculum by providing content and resources for teaching about cultural diversity through the window of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The seminar is designed for all K-12 educators and will provide you with a foundational East Asia survey, with emphasis on the theme of cultural diversity. Sessions include presentations by scholars and master teachers, hands-on activities, and discussions of resources and teaching strategies, including tools for online learning.
All classes on the University of Pittsburgh Oakland campus. Dinner and parking stickers will be provided. This seminar includes ten Monday meetings Sept. 9 – Jan. 6 and two additional follow-up meetings in Spring 2025. Benefits for participants include $230 worth of teaching materials, $100 classroom mini-grant, and a $300 stipend upon completion.