Program Start Date: Jul 15 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
“This has been an amazing experience for me. I am so inspired and I feel mentally full but not overfull. Our instructor has been an outstanding example as a teacher and as a person. I have so much to take away and on so many levels. This has been my happy place.”
“Thank you for organizing and being so accountable/on top of things. No seminar/conference/PD has made me feel more at ease – the emails, resources online, binder, coverage of parking/travel reimbursement reflect the care and pride you have in this program. Thank you!”
“The most effective aspect of the seminar was Melanie! I love learning from her. She is so knowledgeable and she models excellent teaching practices. She is also great at moderating discussions and allowing us to work towards our conclusions.”
Program Start Date: Apr 20 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
“The visit of the translator Takami Nieda changed my perception of both the process of translation and the result. I now want to use several of the Freeman Awards book in my classes right away – 4th, 5th grades and high school classes.”
“The strongest point of the program were all the outstanding books! I love perusing them, discussing them with other educators, and getting some for free!”
“The skills of the instructors and organizers were above and beyond my expectations. I always get high quality workshops from EARC. The content and materials were amazing. I plan to implement content from this program by increasing my knowledge of Japan and East Asia countries’ relationship with Japan and I will suggest books for my students and library.”
Program Start Date: Mar 5 2019
Location: Missoula, MT
“I learned a lot about Japan in the workshop. Thank you. The program kept me engaged. I especially liked the information and anecdotes about haiku poetry. Two books were offered – the books provided me with a ready resource for teaching about Japan with my students as well as an extensive bibliography in each book for additional sources on Japan.”
Program Start Date: Jan 28 2019
Location: Boise, ID
“I will use knowledge and primary sources in my discussion of Tokugawa Japan in my AP World History classes.”
“I will be adding the books to my student reading list and using content from the lectures to improve my content information.”
“This directly relates to my AP World History course, so comparing and contrasting different time periods in Japanese History is very important.”
“The strongest point is the expertise in the subject matter provided by Dr. Woods. After completing several of these seminars over the past few years, he continues to amaze me with the depth and breadth of his knowledge.”
“I learned much about the way Japan operated during the Tokugawa Age. My students have a lot of questions about this so I feel better answering those queries with this foundation under my feet. These seminars are so helpful and I’m grateful for the NCTA, the EARC, the Freeman Foundations, etc. My students get a better education about Asia thanks to all the resources with which I am provided by these entities.”
Program Start Date: Feb 26 2019
Location: Various
“This program gave me a better picture of my students and parents from China.”
“This program made me more familiar with how to communicate with Chinese students and parents.”
Program Start Date: Dec 5 2019
Location: Various
The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un by Anna Fifield How can we begin to understand the complex history of North Korea and its leader? This program dived deeper into this question by engaging in a dynamic discussion with other educators, exploring contemporary challenges facing North Korean society, and sharing
Program Start Date: Jan 11 2020
Location: Seattle, WA
“Camel caravans on the network of Eurasian trade routes known as the Silk Road are a somewhat misleading cliché. But the mixing of different cultures, religions, and languages through multiple networks of both overland and maritime trade still fascinates and inspires. ” — excerpt from the Gardner Center website. Write about Asia was offered by the East
