USCI / NCTA Spring 2014 Professional Development Seminar in the San Gabriel Valley
February 24 through June 9, 2014
TEACHING
ABOUT EAST ASIA
APPLICATION FORM
Deadline – Friday, February 21 or until seminar is full
This program is part of the USC U.S. – China Institute (USCI) / National Consortium for Teaching
about Asia (NCTA) outreach effort funded by the Freeman Foundation. Selection for the seminar will be
based on our assessment of how ready and likely applicants are to make effective use of the seminar and
associated materials provided to engage their students in studying East Asia.
Enrollment is limited to 24 participants.
In addition to the completed seminar application form, please also provide:
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A short résumé (curriculum vita) of 1-2 pages that provides contact information and lists your
educational background and teaching experience.
A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment.
A check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration
slot. Your deposit will be returned following enrollment.
Send completed applications, along with supporting materials, to the USC U.S.-China Institute:
By mail
By fax
USCI Spring 2014 San Marino
(213) 821-2382
Seminar
By e-mail
USC U.S.-China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202
asiak12@usc.edu
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Please type information below each heading
Name (last, first)
School district
School name and address
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School phone number (include area code)
Name and email/ phone number of principal (include area code)
Home address
Home / mobile telephone number (include area code)
E-mail address
ASIA IN THE CLASSROOM
- Please type response below each question
1. When and why did you become interested in Asia? What about Asia interests you most?
2. What subjects are you currently teaching?
3. Which of your courses currently have an Asian component? Briefly describe how you incorporate
Asian stories, experiences, or examples into this (these) course(s).
(It is not required that you currently teach about Asia, only that you be interested in doing so.)
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4. What do you need in order to increase Asia's presence in your courses?
5. If you regularly use audio visual resources in your teaching, what are some Asia-related titles that
you include?
6.How did you learn about this seminar? (Briefly explain)
NEW MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM
- Please place an X next to each response that applies
(NOTE: It is not required that you currently use computers or the internet to gather or share information.
It is required that you be willing and able to participate in the seminar’s online components. No web
experience is required or assumed.)
I use computers to help me
My students use computers to
prepare handouts and exams
prepare written assignments
manage grading
locate resources for assignments
locate teaching resources
present the results of their research
communicate with me and others on
course-related topics
present material to students
communicate with students and
colleagues
other:
maintain my course website
other:
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INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
- Please read, then sign and date below
If I am selected for the USC1/NCTA Spring 2014 “Teaching about East Asia” Seminar, I intend to:
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prepare for and participate in all sessions
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complete the curriculum requirement (develop a East Asia-centered unit to use with my own
students)
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take action to integrate East Asia more fully into my curriculum and engage students in the study
of it
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take action to encourage and enable my colleagues to learn more about how East Asia might be a
part of their courses (via informal sessions, departmental or school workshops, or district training
programs)
Signature: ______________________________________ | Date: _______________________________
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