Somos Nós: Teaching Afro-Brazilian Identity
June 14-18th, 2015
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
LARC, along with Vanderbilt and the University of Georgia, is sponsoring a workshop of Brazilian culture and teaching Portuguese. K-12 educators of any discipline and grade-level are welcome to apply to attend this 5 day institute. The focus of the institute is on the language, culture, and performance of Brazil. The workshop will include exposure to the Portuguese language, discussions with scholars of Brazilian culture and performance, viewings of Brazilian films, and performances by Brazilian groups. Throughout the week, educators will work to develop interdisciplinary curricula, which they can bring back to their schools to teach and share with colleagues. There is a specialized track to this institute in order to better support participants. There is a Portuguese Language track which consists of intensive morning language sessions for those interested in receiving a crash course in basic Portuguese. This track is open to participants with Spanish language background and little to no Portuguese training. While this track is meeting every morning, sessions for those interested in cultures of Brazil will take place. Please make sure to identify if you would like to be in the language track in your application form. For more information visit the event webpage.
Teaching Cuban Culture & Society: A Summer K-12 Institute in Cuba
June 20-July 4, 2015
Havana, Cuba
The Stone Center for Latin American Studies is offering a unique summer study abroad program for K-12 teachers in Havana, Cuba in 2015. This two-week program provides the unique opportunity to work on developing lesson plans while exploring the sights and sounds of a nation and people that remain obscured behind political rhetoric and misinformation. Recent economic changes on the island have provoked a series of social and cultural transformations that have left Cubans and the entire world wondering what could be next for the island and the Revolution. Don’t miss the chance to witness some of these challenges and triumphs firsthand and get the opportunity to bring your experience back to your students in the classroom. For more information visit the Summer 2015 Institute webpage.
Maya Symposium Teacher Workshop
March 19-20, 2015
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans
The Stone Center for Latin American Studies, in collaboration with the Middle American Research Institute and the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans will present a teacher workshop in conjunction with the 12th Annual Tulane Maya Symposium, Royal Chambers Unsealed: Tombs of the Classic Maya. The workshop, for K-12 educators, will include basic information on the ancient Maya, discussions of how to integrate information about the Maya into the classroom, and information on early explorers of the Maya area. The workshop will be held at the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans in conjunction with an exhibit of photographs by Jay A. Frogel entitled “Maya Ruins and the Passage of Time: The Stephens and Catherwood Project.” The exhibit features contemporary photographs of Maya sites juxtaposed on 19th Century drawings to illustrate the changes in these sites over time. Teachers are also invited to attend the gallery opening on Thursday March 19th for a viewing of the exhibit. For more information, please visit the event page.
Américas Award Teacher Workshop
Exploring Immigration and Identity in the K-12 Classroom with Américas Award Books
October 3, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Washington, D.C.
In celebration of the 2014 Américass Award, CLASP and Teaching for Change are hosting a K-12 teacher workshop “Exploring Immigration and Identity in the K-12 Classroom with Américas Award Books.” The hands-on workshop will feature authors Duncan Tonatiuh and Meg Medina who will work with participants to create activities and strategies to best engage young readers with the complexity of immigration as it relates to family, education, and identity. For more information and to register for the event please visit the event webpage.
Day of the Dead and the Arts
October 7, 2014
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The workshop will focus on how to provide students with information about Day of the Dead, Day of the Dead traditions, and celebrating Day of the Dead in the classroom. The workshop will involve hands-on activities, including activities which will translate into the classroom! Focused on involving art teachers in teaching about Day of the Dead traditions. For more information or to register please visit the event webpage.
Connecting Day of the Dead Traditions Across the Americas: Haiti
October 25, 2014
9:00 AM – 2:15 PM
New Orleans Healing Center
This workshop will focus on Day of the Dead traditions in Haiti and how these traditions compare to others across the Americas. Featuring an optional Haitian Dance Master class. For more information or to register please visit the event webpage.
