NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellows Class of 2014: Learning Plan

October Introduce yourself in the discussion thread on Ning (Deadline: November 14th) Complete pre-trip assessment (Deadline: November 30th) Explore the Ning site Log in and explore Rosetta Stone Sign up for BetterLesson.com and explore the Teachers for Global Competence Network Assignment 1, part 1: For this part only, it will be located on Ning readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: November 25th. Deadline to respond: December 20th) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) International Education Week, November 11th-22nd Log in and explore the EF online course Assignment 1 (Deadline: December 20th) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) Assignment 1, part 2 Educating for Global Competence: Preparing our Youth to Engage the World, Chapters 2 & 7 and two questions for discussion (First posting date: January 19th. Deadline: February 1st) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) In-person workshop in Washington, DC February 5th-7th o February 5th, 3pm-8pm (dinner included) o February 6th, 8am-4:30pm o February 7th, 8am-1pm The NEA Foundations Salute to Excellence in Education Gala, February 7th, 6pm Assignment 2, modules 1 & 2 (Historical Overview and Cultural Traditions + Geography & Diversity) on EF online course readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: 23rd. Deadline: April 14th) Webinar, led by Primary Source Tuesday, March 11th, 7pm EST Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Assignment 2, modules 3 & 4 (Current Issues in China + China in the World) on EF online course readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: 20th. Deadline: May 9th) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) No required assignments International field experience in Beijing and Xian, China: (Tentative dates) June 20-30th Reflections and lesson plan development Lesson plan due on BetterLesson.com (Deadline: August 15th)

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Last Updated 1/29/14