A
Thematic Approach to World History,
500 to the Present, for Grades 9 and 10
July 31 - August 4 & August 7 - 11, 2000
8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Northeastern University
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Northeast High School Alliance and the
World History Center, Northeastern University
Application Information
Selection Process
Benefits and Cost of Program
Application form to print
World History Center Homepage
World History is not just about dates and facts. It is about providing
students with ways to understand the complexity of the world around them,
to appreciate its diversity, and to inspire critical thinking. This Institute
will provide teachers with strategies to make such connections, as it
focuses on six key themes: communities, developments of nation-states
or empires, economics and trade, belief systems, conflict, and stability
and change. This Institute builds upon the Centerıs work in Grades 9 and
10 courses in world history to develop a coherent two year world history
course from 500 to the present, that is the material that is taught in
Grades 9 and 10 courses in the Massachusetts Framework for History and
Social Science.
Each days session focuses on one of three periods: 500-1500, 1500-1800,
and 1800-the Present; a theme or themes in world history; and representative
regions through which to investigate these periods and themes. Participants
will have the opportunity to interact with scholars in world history through
thematic lectures and discussions which focus on the specific content.
Experienced teachers will present lessons and strategies. Special emphasis
is given to the use resources to engage all learners including primary
source material, art, literature and music, as well as multimedia materials.
Participants will meet for a follow-up session in January 2001 to share
the resources they developed.
In order to work with this new material in new ways, participants will
each prepare and implement a lesson, will work collaboratively to assess
their work. They will also join in follow-up activities. Participants
will be have special access to the World History Resource Center which
has many materials of interest to educators.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 - 8:15 Announcements
8:15 - 10:15 Lecture and discussion
10:30-11:30 Model Lesson
11-30 - 12:30 Lunch (brown bag or campus facilities)
12:30 - 2:30 Group Activity
2:45 - 3:30 Extending in time; days wrap-up
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection is limited to 35 participants; 15 of whom will come from Alliance
member districts. Teams of teachers are encouraged to apply. Please note
each member of the team should write their own personal statement and
submit a separate letter of recommendation. Teachers with limited background
in world history are encouraged to apply. Teachers who participated in
the World History Institutes for Grades 9 and/or 10 will also be considered.
Participants must be employed by a public school system for the 2000-2001
school year.
Additional information can be obtained from the World
History Center, Department of History, 270 Holmes Hall, Northeastern
University, Boston, MA 02215, 617-373-4436 or by E-mail: jdiskant@lynx.neu.edu.
Additional applications, as well as information about the last two Summer
Institutes, can be found on the World History Center web site: www.whc.neu.edu.
All teachers are also welcome to browse in the World History Resource
Center, 071 Lake Hall, 617-373-4855,which is open Monday to Friday, 9-5,
and by arrangement.
Benefits/Materials Provided
Each participant will receive books and curriculum materials for use during
the Institute as well as later in their own classroom. Ninety (90) PDPs
are available at no cost to all participants completing the Institute.
Participants may apply for three semester hours or four quarter hours
of graduate credit by gaining admission as a Special Student at Northeastern.
The cost to participants seeking graduate credit will be $300, as well
as a mandatory $50.00 application fee for those who have not taken courses
at Northeastern previously. Participants will also be required to submit
transcripts.
Sponsors of the Institute:
Massachusetts Northeast High School Alliance
The Massachusetts Northeast High School Alliance, initiated in January
1995, is made up of fifteen school districts and Salem State College.
It has pursued numerous and varied professional development projects related
to education reform. Information about current activities, as well as
general information is available on the web: www.massed/~rgillis
The World History Center
The World History Center at Northeastern University, created in 1994 in
association with the doctoral program in world history, became a university
research center in 1998. One goal of the World History Center is to provide
curriculum, teaching strategies, and other materials to middle and secondary
school teachers. During the past two years it has directed numerous teaching
institutes, both in the summer and during the school year. The center
maintains a web site at www.whc.neu.
Application Process
1.) Complete the application form below.
2.) Write a one page statement explaining why you believe that your participation
in this Institute will be valuable to you, your students, and your colleagues.
Be sure to include your likely teaching assignment for 2000-01 and what
experience you have had in the past in teaching and learning world history.
3.) Include a letter of recommendation from a principal or supervisor.
It should address your willingness to share materials with colleagues,
indicating a guarantee of release time from school for one follow-up day
in January 2001.
4.) If you are taking the Institute for graduate credit, please submit
a $50.00 application fee (refundable if you are not admitted into the
Institute). You will be billed the balance and need to submit transcripts
after acceptance.
PDPs
Applicant signature: _______________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
ROLLING ADMISSIONS: FIRST DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2000; PARTICIPANTS WILL
BE NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE BY MAY 15, 2000; SECOND DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2000,
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JUNE 15, 2000
A Summer for Teachers: Grades 9 and 10
³A Thematic Approach to World History, 500 to the Present, for Grades
9 and 10²
July 31 - August 4 & August 7 - 11, 2000 8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
one follow-up session in January 2001,
Northeastern University
Sponsored by Massachusetts Northeast High School Alliance and the World
History Center, Northeastern University
ROLLING ADMISSIONS:
FIRST APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2000;
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE BY MAY 15, 2000;
SECOND APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2000,
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JUNE 15, 2000
