[WSCSS] Middle East Resources + Scholarships

[Gary and Robyn Cressman]

From: Lisa Adeli  adeli at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU
 
University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies Weekly Update for
Teachers - Mar. 15, 2010:
 
As always, brief descriptors are first; scroll down for extended
descriptions of
anything that interests you.  A plus (+) denotes something new to the
listserv;
an asterisk (*) indicates a CMES-sponsored activity.
 
FREE RESOURCES FOR USE IN YOUR CLASSROOM:
+ 1. Online video on the history of Iran.  (Remember that it is the Persian
New
Year this week!)
* 2. CMES lesson plans and information sheets (handouts).
+ 3. Rethinking pre-history: Article on new archeological finds in Turkey.
 
ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO:
* 4. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, who are college-bound and/or interested
in
international studies: New CMES listserv.  (Encourage high school counselors
to
sign up as well.)
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND PRE-SERVICE
TEACHERS:
* 5. Middle Eastern Studies Summer Institute at the University of Arizona
for
K-16 teachers.  July 9-16.  Funded.  (with a parallel program for high
school
students)
+ 6. Illinois Holocaust Museum's summer institutes for secondary teachers:
on
the Holocaust and on genocide and human rights.
  7. Choices program summer institute: "Competing Visions of Human Rights."
June 6-9.  Well funded.
+ 8. Live webinar on "Understanding Muslim Students."
  9. Indiana University's International Studies Summer Institute for
secondary
teachers.  July 7-15, 2010.  Funded.
  10. Middle/high school teachers and librarians: Fully-funded Toyota
program to
the Galapagos Islands, Nov. 20 - Dec. 4.  Deadline to apply: May 26.
  11. Social Studies educators: Koren Studies summer program (June-July).
 
 
 
+ 1. Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is coming up this week: on March 21!
It's a
wonderful, upbeat holiday celebrated in several Western and Central Asian
countries, particularly Iran.  If you are interested in teaching about Iran,
you might want to check out the following YouTube video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5356229498218843348&hl=en
 
* 2. CMES lesson plans: Check out our lesson plans at our CMES website:
http://cmes.arizona.edu/outreach/lessonplans.php.
You will also find background sections for teachers to use themselves or
give
out to their high school students on such topics as the Palestinian-Israeli
conflict, Islam, and Muslim Rescue and Resistance during the Holocaust:
http://cmes.arizona.edu/outreach/backgroundmaterial.php.
Coming soon: Our lending library's lists of books and materials will soon be
available in a searchable database.
 
+ 3. New archeological discoveries in Turkey may revolutionize how we look
at
the early history of civilizations.  See the Newsweek article "History in
the
Remaking" at: www.newsweek.com/id/233844
* 3. CMES has a new listserv for high school students (current
freshmen-juniors)
that will give information on opportunities for students.  If you have any
students that might be interested, have them email me (and say that they
want
to be on the high school students' listserv), and/or you can hand around a
sign-up sheet and email or mail it to me.  I only need their names and email
addresses, but I want to be sure that they WANT to be on the list, so don't
send me the information without asking them!  Thank you for your help.
 
* 4. CMES has a new listserv for high school students (current
freshmen-juniors)
that will give information on opportunities for students.  If you have any
students that might be interested, have them email me (and say that they
want
to be on the students' listserv), and/or you can hand around a sign-up sheet
and email or mail it to me.  I only need their names and email addresses,
but I
want to be sure that they WANT to be ion the list, so don't send me the
information without asking them!  Thank you for your help.
 
* 5. The University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies will be
holding
our second annual summer institute for K-16 teachers (with a parallel
program
for high school students).  The institute will last for 8 days from July
9-16. 
Since we got a grant from the Arizona Humanities Council, we will
charge only a $100 registration fee for teachers and a $50 one for students.
That will include housing for out-of-town teachers and for ALL students,
some
meals for teachers (all for students), materials, and programs.  Teachers
may
opt to receive graduate credits IF they pay U of A summer tuition for 3
credits; students may opt to receive undergraduate credit.  (Anyone paying
tuition will be refunded their registration fee when they attend the
institute.)  Those who don't want to pay will receive a certificate for 45
participation hours.  Participants will have the opportunity to choose among
a
variety of sessions, both at the beginning level and the
intermediate/advanced
level, and will also have seminars in which they discuss teaching
applications
of the material (teachers/college faculty) or the material itself
(students). 
There is not an application yet, but let me know if you might be interested.
I'll send you the paperwork next week.
 
+ 6. The Illinois Holocaust Museum has two summer institutes for secondary
teachers: one on the Holocaust and one on genocide and human rights.  The
cost
is $350 for each week.
http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/pages/summer_teacher_institutes/171.php
 
  7. The Choices program (see their amazing lesson plans, some of them free)
is
holding their annual summer institute for secondary teachers.  This year's
topic is "Competing Visions of Human Rights," and it goes from July 6 - 9,
2010.  The cost of the program and room/board is totally covered.  Usually
you
have to pay your travel expenses to Rhode Island, but sometimes that is
subsidized too.  A friend of mine attended their program on Iran a few years
ago and said that it was excellent.  For more information and an
application,
go to: http://www.choices.edu/pd/institutes_7_2010.php.  And while you're
there, check out the free curriculum units at
http://www.choices.edu/resources/current.php.
 
+ 8. Diversity Seminars for Educational Leaders: "Understanding Muslim
Students:
Fostering an Inclusive Environment," presented by ING (Islamic Networks
Group)
What: Live Webinar
When: Wednesday March 31st, 2-4pm
Where: Meadows Elementary School, Millbrae, CA
Register by March 24, 2010.
http://www.ing.org/diversityseminars/education.asp
"This seminar begins with a conversation about common stereotypes relating
to
Muslims and their faith followed by an overview of Muslim traditions and
practices, as well as pertinent contemporary issues, and their implications
for
Muslim students. The seminar covers federal laws and education codes
pertaining
to teaching about religion. It also addresses the topic of religious
practice
in the public school system, and provides suggestions for do's and don'ts.
It
concludes with tips for interacting with Muslim students in a post 9/11
environment while ensuring an inclusive and safe learning environment for
all
students where they can fulfill their potential and perform their best.
Educators and administrative leaders will have the opportunity to share
their
experiences about teaching in today's diverse classrooms."
 
  9. Indiana University's International Studies Summer Institute is always
amazing - and very low-cost.  You have to travel to Indiana, but once you
get
there, housing, food, and everything is provided.  I loved the program so
much
that I went TWICE!  To find out more about this year's program, held from
July
7-15 in Bloomington, IN, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~global/issi  And
when
you apply, tell Deb Hutton that you heard about it from me!
 
  10. Toyota Motor Sales and the Institute of International Education are
offering a fully-funded teachers' program to the Galapagos Islands.  "The
program aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness
in
U.S. schools and communities."
When: November 20 - December 4, 2010.  Deadline to apply: May 26.
Who: Full-time classroom teachers and librarians of all subjects for grades
6 -
12 are eligible to apply.
How: Go to: www.toyota4education.com for application instructions, FAQs, and
to
apply online.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact:
toyotateach at iie.org or (toll-free) 877-832-2457.
 
  11. "Applications now being accepted for 2010 Summer Fellowship in Korean
Studies, a 14-day intensive study tour which will take place in Korea during
June and July. Openings for up to 70 American educators in the field of
social
studies are available for this exciting program, which includes lectures and
discussions on Korean history, culture, arts, literature and language, as
well
as field trips to locales of historical and contemporary importance.
The Fellowship offers an unparalleled learning experience and unique
opportunity
for extensive travel within Korea, and will serve as an inspiring
opportunity
for social studies educators to explore Korean culture first-hand and to
translate their experiences into teaching. Thanks to the generous financial
support from the Korea Foundation, all expenses of the study-tour will be
covered, including round-trip international airfare, hotel accommodation,
meals
and program fees."
Apply online at: http://www.koreasociety.org/korean_studies/fellowships/
If you have any questions, contact: helen.ny at koreasociety.org or
(212)759-7525,
ext.353.
 
Lisa Adeli
Outreach Coordinator
University of Arizona, Center for Middle Eastern Studies
(520) 621-7904

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