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Past particpants of the Summer Institute for Teachers say...

“I learn something new at each Council event. I cannot emphasize enough how much I value the organization and the various programs.”

“I felt the workshop was the most intellectually stimulating event I’d attended in years.”

“You can’t begin to know the impact your organization has had on me and on my students. Outside of their own school, the World Affairs Council is the single most important educational partner in my students’ knowledge of the world today.”

“…this sort of in-depth information from specialists is invaluable.”

“I am very impressed with your ability to assemble impressive speakers in Pittsburgh and to deliver extremely high-level presentations. Thank you, thank you.”

“I wish more teachers had access to these content-rich seminars.”

“I can’t remember a workshop where I have been treated so well!”

“Simply stated, this was the best workshop I have ever attended. The quality of the presenters and the ability to interact with them made it an outstanding event. In summary, a valued educational experience.”

“I think that teacher workshops are a very effective way to provide educators with up-to-date information that they can take back to their classrooms.”

International Student Summit - Cyber Security and Civil Liberties

September 17, 2010

The Student Summit will connect students in the Pittsburgh region to students in countries around the world through video conference and webcast, engaging them in a dialogue exploring the tensions between cyber security and civil liberties issues.

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40th World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders
Forecasting Global Trends: Your World in 2020 and Beyond

November 17, 2010

The World Affairs Institute is an annual daylong conference sponsored by Rotary International and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

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14th Annual Summer Institute for Teachers, Teaching Contemporary Global Issues
June 27-29, 2011

Presented by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Duquesne University

Continuing Professional Education Credit* available for this course through Allegheny Intermediate Unit, pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Graduate credit available through Duquesne University’s School of Education

There is no charge to teachers for this Institute

*CPE applicants will be required to submit an implementation plan at the completion of the Institute and are responsible for the $40 accreditation fee to AIU.

The Summer Institute for Teachers will:

help teachers to develop and maintain their skills, to access resources necessary to keep up with this dynamic and often volatile world, and to adapt their curricula accordingly

and will provide:

information on contemporary world issues and the global role of the United States
a framework for looking at international issues that reflects their highly complex and interrelated nature
an orientation to additional resources which teachers can access to enhance existing curricula and to support understanding of global issues throughout the academic year
methods of integrating new knowledge into lesson plans and other experience-based classroom activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of world affairs education

Who
Secondary social studies, world language, and gifted education teachers.

What
A three-day workshop combining presentations on contemporary world affairs, small group problem solving exercises, and lesson-planning sessions with direct application to your curriculum.

Why
The world is changing rapidly. Textbooks cannot keep up. This course will provide an update on important international issues, help you develop a framework for critical thinking and problem-solving, and facilitate the creation of lesson plans and materials.

Where
Duquesne University

Cost
There is no charge for the Institute.
Those seeking Continuing Professional Education credit are responsible for the processing fee of $40 to Allegheny Intermediate Unit. A separate application for CPE credit will be distributed at the Institute.

Questions?
Contact Christina Unger, Education Program Manager World Affairs Council, at 412-281-7970. E-mail: christina@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

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