NCTA provides content rich professional development programs for K-12 educators and pre-service teachers in all fields. This includes face-to-face college level seminars, online courses, workshops, book groups, webinars, and among other opportunities. Below are current offerings both locally and nationwide:
Please join us for our virtual K-12 educator workshop that will explore the historic changes in 20th century Taiwan as seen through the lens of the graphic novel, The Boy from Clearwater. This gripping narrative tells the story of Tsai Kun-lin whose life was swept up in the island’s incredible tumult during this consequential century. Our discussion will center around the pre-workshop reading of select passages from the book that highlight:
Featuring Dr. David Kenley, Professor of History at Dakota State University, and Cathy Fratto, Asian Studies Center Engagement Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, this workshop will provide historical context for graphic novel and offers strategies and resources for incorporating it in the classroom.
After the program, participants can choose to receive a complimentary copy of The Boy from Clearwater: Book 1.
After you register, we will send you a confirmation email. Educators who complete the program will receive a Certificate Completion; Pennsylvania teachers can also receive two Act 48 hours.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 14, 2024
Join Us for the Pop Culture and Teaching About Asia Forum at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Conference
November 2nd, 2024
University of Delaware's Newark campus
Are you looking for innovative ways to incorporate Asian culture into your curriculum? Do you want to engage your students with exciting content that connects them to Asia in meaningful ways? We invite you to the Pop Culture and Teaching About Asia Forum for K-12 Educators at the University of Delaware's Newark campus. Hear from our inspirational keynote speakers about how they engage learners in understanding Asia through pop culture. Forum highlights include local scholars on Asian popular culture from the University of Delaware, Master NCTA Teacher Joseph Daniels, and documentary filmmaker and educator, Bill Einreinhofer.
The first 25 registrants will have their $60 registration fee covered by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA). Late registrants will be placed on a waiting list or may opt to pay the fee out-of-pocket at the event.
By registering, you’ll also gain access to the Mid-Atlantic Region/Association for Asian Studies (MARAAS) annual meeting on November 2nd and 3rd, including all panels, events, and two breakfasts and lunches.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to enrich your teaching and connect with fellow educators passionate about Asian studies. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to learn and grow!
Register Now!
Forum Highlights
9:30-10:30 AM
Learning about Asia through Pop Culture: K-Pop, Video Games, Musical Videos
K-Pop and Teaching Contemporary Korean Society and Culture (Dr. Sunmin Yoon, University of Delaware)
Video Games and Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture (Dr. Frank Mondelli, University of Delaware)
Musical Video Creation and Learning Asian Culture (Dr. Shuhan Wang, President of ELE Consulting International)
10:45-11:45 AM
Learn More & Launch Fun Projects: Integrating East Asian Pop Culture in the K-12 Classroom
Presented by Joseph Daniels, Chair of the History and Religion Department, Westtown School, Pennsylvania
12:00-1:45 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Speech
Delivered by Dr. Nancy Peluso, Vice President of the Association of Asian Studies (AAS), an expert in political ecology.
2:00-3:00 PM
Featured Presentation by Bill Einreinhofer, A distinguished filmmaker and educator, Bill will discuss and showcase clips from his upcoming PBS film, Valor and Memory, set to premiere on the same day as our forum.
November 7, 2024
Synchronous Online via Zoom
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
The past two centuries have been turbulent for people in China, as they have confronted the challenges of Western and Japanese imperialism, Civil War, the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, and, since the 1980s, have experienced reform, stability, and economic success. Riding the currents on a rushing river seems an apt metaphor for this period, one taken from an inscription on a painting by Huáng Bīnhóng (1864–1955). This talk will introduce works by Huáng and other Chinese painters who have navigated the volatile currents of 20th and early 21st century history and reflected in their art the dynamic character of the times. The Allen’s permanent collection of modern and contemporary Chinese painting began in 1957, and the talk will highlight familiar favorites and recent acquisitions. The wide range of subjects and styles shown demonstrate the creativity and diversity of this most recent phase of Chinese painting, a tradition extending back over two millennia.
Kevin Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, will present a talk examining modern and contemporary Chinese painting from 1957 to today. Jill Greenwood, the Eric & Jane Nord Family Curator of Education at the Allen, will provide information about the museum’s resources for teachers, such as lesson plans, augmented reality tours, cell app, videos, the touch collection, tours, bus funding, and the eMuseum database, many of which were developed with funding from the Freeman Foundation.
For attending this workshop in its entirety, educators will receive a Certificate of Completion.
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