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Florida Seminar for

Teaching on Asia

Eckerd College

Tampa, Florida

Website

Word Application (open to print)

Seminar to be led by Dr. Andrew Chittick

After April 22, all questions regarding the seminar should be directed to Henry Isleib at 352-392-2464.

Affiliated with the Columbia University NCTA Coordinating Site

Benefits for Participants

Instruction by Experts in Asian Studies

• $300 upon completion of eight seminar sessions and submission of an implementation plan.
• $200 upon completion of a follow-up session during the 2005-06 academic year.
• $200 in seminar materials.
• Instructional materials worth $300 on Asia for the school's library.
• Opportunity to compete for study tours to China, Japan, and Korea.
• Re-certification/continuing education credit will be arranged by Eckerd College; graduate credit is not available.

Participant Commitment

• 30-hour seminar to take place over two weeks in East Asian history, geography, literature, and culture with colleagues and Asian specialists
• Completion of an implementation plan for incorporating seminar content and materials into teaching.
• Group interaction and discussion are essential to the success of the Seminar. Therefore, attendance is required, but exceptions can be made with notice. If you will need to miss a session, you are not automatically declined admission, so please apply. No more than two seminars may be missed to remain a participant, and no more than one unexcused session, or we will to end your participation.
• Implement appropriate content and materials from the seminar into courses and share acquired knowledge and skills.
• Participation in follow-up meetings to share experiences in integrating Asian Studies into the curriculum.
• Assist in the evaluation of the NCTA.

Applying for the Seminar

• Who?
  Open to middle and high school teachers engaged or interested in incorporating Asia into their curriculum.
• Cost?
  The teacher/school participating is only responsible for transportation and any lodging expenses; there is no registration fee.
• Where?
  All eight sessions will be held at Eckerd College in Tampa, Florida.
• When?
  June 1, 3, 6, 8, and 10, 9 AM to 4 PM, with a lunch break. Timetable specifics will be online.
• How?
  Send the included application form along with a one-page resume, letter of interest, and a letter of recommendation from your administrator to:
  
  Henry Isleib
  Teaching on Asia
  Asian Studies Program, University of Florida
  PO Box 117365
  Gainesville, FL 32611-7365

New teachers are welcome to apply. If you are not yet working at a school, admittance will be contingent upon securing applicable employment. Letters of recommendation should come from an administrator for whom you have worked or faculty mentor. Once employment is secured, we will require a letter of support from the administrator at your new school.

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