International Education Consortium
IEC Brings Opportunities for Social Studies, Arts and Humanities Teachers
In the 2011-2012 year, the International Education Consortium continues to bring challenging professional development to teachers. IEC is committed to offering teachers challenging opportunities to increase their knowledge of the content and pedagogy of the humanities.
Since 1986, IEC, working primarily with social studies and language arts teachers, has brought together writers, educators, and scholars to share ideas for integrating new information into classrooms. IEC programs have always demonstrated a commitment to reading, writing, talking, listening, and thinking for teachers and students alike. The work of IEC is aligned throughout with the work of the St. Louis Regional Professional Development Center. CSD's online calendar of professional development workshops showcases the programs offered through the IEC.
Current IEC Opportunities:
China in Missouri 2012
Beginning in January 2012. Applications available now. Deadline for application December 5.
An 18-month seminar/study tour for teachers to improve their knowledge of and ability to teach about China. Successful applicants begin a 30-hour seminar in the spring followed by a two-week trip to China with a focus on cultural and historical sites. During the following year teachers complete a final project and attend a series of follow-up meetings. Each participant contributes $1000 toward travel expenses. Made possible with the generous support of the Freeman Foundation.
Teaching China and Japan 2012: National Consortium for Teaching about Asia Seminar in St. Louis
Beginning in January 2012. Applications available now!
Admission is first come--first served.
A blended on-line/face-to-face 30-hour seminar offered to area teachers and led by scholars from Washington University. There is no registration fee and successful participants receive a generous stipend and curriculum materials for their schools. Funding comes from the Freeman Foundation via the Teaching East Asia program at the University of Colorado.
Social Studies Network
Scheduled three-four times throughout the school year. Open to interested educators from cultural and community organizations as well as schools.
An open-ended forum where educators and representatives of cultural and community organizations from across the St. Louis area meet to discuss issues and share concerns about the social studies. Topics, sites, and hosts for the meetings are based on current events as well as content and pedagogy.
To register for email announcements, contact sonuska@csd.org.
Additional Opportunities Will Be Announced on the CSD Website.
Information about IEC and IEC programs can be obtained by contacting Sheila Onuska, sonuska@csd.org or 314-692-1208.
Teaching China and Japan
Download the application here
