African Studies Center

University of Pennsylvania

Outreach

K- 12 Professional Development

The African Studies Center offers assistance with any aspect of the teaching and learning of Africa. The Center hosts professional development workshops for educators on campus, off campus, in schools and at organizations. Workshops are often on specific topics, countries or in collaboration with area organizations. Act 48 and New Jersey Professional Development Credits available.

Contact Anastasia Shown to organize a professional development workshop at your school or organization.

Upcoming Workshops:

Writing a Global Curriculum
Tuesday Dec 13 5:00-7:00
Williams Hall 421, 36th and Spruce St., UPenn
RSVP to: bdhover@philasd.org

In collaboration with the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia's Essay Contest, this workshop will give teachers tips and lessons for fully integrating the contest into school district, state and national standards. For more information about the Essay Contest, visit www.una-gp.org. Co-sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly at UPenn, South Asia Center, African Studies Center, Center for East Asian Studies and the Middle East Center.

Implementing a Global Curriculum: Researching and Writing about Global Issues
Tues Jan 24th 5:00-7:00
Williams Hall TBD, 36th and Spruce St., UPenn
RSVP to: bdhover@philasd.org

In collaboration with the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia’s Essay Contest, this workshop will give teachers tips and lessons for fully integrating the contest into school district, state and national standards. For more information about the Essay Contest, visit www.una-gp.org. Co-sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly at UPenn, South Asia Center, African Studies Center, Center for East Asian Studies and the Middle East Center.

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