Program Start Date: Mar 3 2020
We are pleased to announce Study Sessions, a new NCTA series led by Mary Roberts. These three-hour sessions take various forms to provide supportive, non-lecture collaborative group learning formats to study Asian and Asian American topics. Each study session gives educators multiple ways to evaluate teaching resources to extend their learning. On March 3, 2020, experts
Program Start Date: Jan 20 2020
On Monday, January 20, 2020, participants attended a screening of Edo Avant Garde: How Japan Invented Modern Art with director Linda Hoaglund. Following the screening, art historian Melanie King and Linda led a workshop for K-12 teachers, which covered strategies for using the material presented in the film and Japanese art into usable curriculum materials for
Program Start Date: Mar 7 2020
Write about Asia was offered by the East Asia Resource Center at the University of Washington in conjunction with the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas. This series was titled “What is Precious?” and explored arts that revealed ideas of what is precious, as well as precious ephemera and areas of
Program Start Date: Nov 25 2019
Comments from Participants “One of the strongest points of the program was how we were engaged with online resources, lesson plans, authentic images, great resources and how they connected us back to the classroom.” — anonymous participant “It was nice to learn a little bit about Japan along the way! I really appreciate the context
Program Start Date: Oct 19 2019
Comments from Alumni “The presentation were very informative and matched by very thoughtful responses by participants. I have so much materials to pass on to my art teachers colleagues – you have provided so many excellent resources!” — anonymous participant “Pat is a delightful, intelligent, relaxed, kind and flexible presenter. She allowed for contributions and
Program Start Date: Jan 27 2020
The NCTA seminar “Japan During the Meiji (1868-1912) and Showa (1913-1989) Eras” explored Japan’s emergence as a global economic and military power. From the seeds of the Edo social transformation, Meiji Japan became the first non-Western power to industrialize. This transformation took place within a remarkable three decades, during which Japan’s economic growth was matched
Program Start Date: Nov 25 2019
Kids of all ages love Pokemon, Totoro and Hello Kitty. This workshop showed teachers how to use students’ fascination with Japan’s vibrant pop culture as a gateway to learning about the history and culture of Japan and other Asian countries. Professor Brian Dowdle led a lecture about Japanese popular culture and an introduction on resources from the
Program Start Date: Mar 11 2020
With its rapid economic development since Mao’s death in 1976, China has become an increasingly complex and dynamic society. What does the rise of China mean for the US? How can we integrate 21st century China into our teaching and situate China in a global context? How can we explore global themes such as environmental degradation/climate
Program Start Date: Jul 15 2019
“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
“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.”