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-350520-659130005067300-751840002308860-75247500Teachers Collaborating Across Borders (TCAB): Virtual Program for U.S. and Middle East/North African TeachersThe TCAB program is a unique opportunity for 18 teachers from the United States and 18 teachers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to engage in international dialogue and virtual exchange. In fall 2021, selected teachers will engage in synchronous and asynchronous sessions to discuss topics related to education and culture in their respective countries, as well as strategies to include this information in the classroom. In spring 2022, participating teachers will conduct a virtual exchange project in small groups between their students and report on their exchange experience at the end of the program. Program StructureEach week, a group of 5 teachers (representing the U.S. and the MENA region) will be responsible for organizing a presentation and leading a discussion on the weekly topic. Teachers will be placed into groups based on grade level and interest. Weekly meetings will either be synchronous (scheduled live sessions) or asynchronous (online materials/discussion that teachers can access at any time):Synchronous meetings will take place using Zoom, a free videoconferencing platform. These live conversations will take place on Sundays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST. Asynchronous meetings will occur online. The leading group will post presentation materials for the cohort to explore in Google Drive. Teachers will be asked to post their thoughts on the materials in an online discussion space. The lead group will be responsible for guiding and responding to forum posts.Participant ExpectationsParticipants are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program: participating verbally and/or in writing in all meetingssharing in group workcreating, implementing, and reporting on a classroom project in spring 2022Participants are expected to attend all synchronous meetings and post online for asynchronous ones. Live sessions will take place on Sundays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST (please see the program schedule below). In case of emergency, accommodations can be arranged.Participants are expected to treat each other with respect and open-mindedness.Eligibility & ApplicationThis program is open to all currently practicing educators at the primary and secondary levels in the United States, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza (Palestine) and Yemen.Teachers must be actively teaching in the classroom in the 2021-2022 school year. Participating educators will receive a certificate of completion for the program and up to 30 professional development hours of continuing education credit. To apply: Complete the online application by 11:59 p.m. EST, April 30, 2021.For questions: Contact Emma Harver, Director of Outreach, Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies at harver@email.unc.edu.TCAB is organized by the University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies and the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies.Program CalendarDateThemeMeeting Summer Preparation: IntroductionsParticipating teachers will be asked to submit a FlipGrid video introducing themselves and their schoolAsynchronousSeptember 12Session 1: Program Welcome and IntroductionsStructure for the programDivision of presentation groupsDiscussion on teaching experience and motivation in small groups SynchronousSeptember 26Session 2: School StructuresHow are elementary and secondary schools organized? (What grade levels are the different schools in your system?) What does a typical week in your school look like? What courses do you teach and how is that decided?What classes do students take and how is that decided?What is the role of school administration?SynchronousOctober 10Session 3: Student DemographicsWhat is the student population of your school?How do you address the different learning needs of your students? What is the role of parental involvement in your students’ education? What are important cultural customs of your student population?AsynchronousOctober 24Session 4: Immigration and Migration in School and SocietyHow is your school impacted by contemporary issues of migration and immigration? What new populations are enrolling in your school? When and how are foreign languages taught? What resources are available to newcomers?SynchronousNovember 7 – Daylight savings time beginsSession 5: Teaching Tough IssuesWhat conversations are difficult to have with your students? How do you teach about sensitive issues in the classroom?What tools do you use for classroom management?How do you prepare for disasters and other unexpected events?AsynchronousNovember 21Session 6: Cultural and Political HistoriesWhat are major historical or contemporary events that are important your country/community?What are important aspects of your country/community’s culture?How is education affected by political issues in your country? SynchronousDecember 5Session 7: Cultural Awareness and Global LearningHow do you work to be culturally responsive to your students of different backgrounds?What misconceptions do your students have about others and how do you work to address them?How do you help your students investigate the world?SynchronousMay 8Spring Session: Global Collaboration Project PresentationsEach group will provide a summary of their project and learning outcomes ................
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