U.S. High School Teachers of all disciplines are invited to apply to this cultural, professional, and intellectual exchange opportunity between high school teachers from the United States and Lebanon.
The Civic Engagement Workshop in Lebanon is a program of the University of the Middle East Project, in partnership with the Roger Williams University, the U.S. Department of State, Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau, and the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.
Why should you think about applying?
- Cultivate personal and professional relationships with other educators on the possibilities and challenges of diversity and inclusiveness in both countries
- Learn conflict negotiation and resolution pedagogy from a noted expert in the field and help foster greater understanding and tolerance in your schools and communities
- Jointly design educational civic engagement opportunities for your students and enhance intercultural collaboration skills
- Experience first-hand Lebanon’s culture and education system
- Earn Professional Development Points
Download the U.S. teacher application here: CEW 2009 Application (U.S. Participants)
Download detailed information about the CEW 2009 here: CEW 2009 Information
Please note that the deadline to apply for the CEW 2009 was extended to Monday, November 24, 2008.
Or go to http://www.ume.org/applications.htm.
UME is now accepting applications to the Teacher Education Institute 2009. To download a copy and apply, go to http://www.ume.org/tei.htm.
For questions or comments, please email TeiQuestions@ume.org. Please state your family name and country in the subject line of your email.
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