Programs for Teachers
Asia for Educators continues to offer new ways for educators to enhance their background understanding of East Asian history, art, and literature and to discuss ways of conveying new insights in the classroom. Professional Development Hours are available for educators participating in these programs.
AFE Programs
Asian Topic Discussions — Spring 2025
East Asia in World History
- Thu, Feb 6 - Easternization not Westernization: Modernity is a Global Formation
- Thu, Feb 13 - What is “Modern”? China and Europe from 1500 to 2000
- Thu, Feb 27 - Asia and the 1919 Paris Peace Conference Ending WWI
- Mon, Mar 10 - The Great Leap Forward in 1950s China
- Thu, Mar 27 - China's Cultural Revolution 1966-1976
- Mon, Apr 7 - Tiananmen Massacre of 1989
- Tue, Apr 22 - Xinjiang in China's History and Today
Experts facilitate discussions on the assigned topic and materials covering key points, questions, and teaching approaches. All sessions are free and held on zoom from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET. Professional Development hours are available.
AFE Sponsored Programs
AP Comparative Government: TIPSS Speakers Series — China Specialists
- Today in International Politics Speakers Series (TIPSS) brings global expertise to important political topics, each discussed with 6 specialists on Zoom. It's designed for AP-Comparative Government teachers but open to all high school teachers and students interested in government. See the TIPSS 24-25 Speakers for full speaker schedule. China speakers and sessions topics are listed below. All programs start at 8:00 p.m. ET; register for each topic separately.
- Feb 11 & 12: Representing the People: Assessing the Legislative Branch Impact, Influence, and Effectiveness with Xiaobo Lu, Barnard-Columbia (Wed 2/13)
- Mar 4 & 5: Justice & Scales: Upholding the Law in Different Legal Systems with Lawrence Liu, UC Berkeley (Day TBA)
- Apr 1 & 2: Cities on the Edge: Urbanization, Sustainability, and the Future of Development with Nick Smith, Barnard-Columbia (Wed 4/2 NEW DATE)
- TIPSS China speakers from Columbia sponsored by AFE.
Other Opportunities through NCTA
Our partner, the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia/NCTA (www.nctasia.org) lists many more learning and professional development opportunities for teachers, including national online and state-based, face-to-face programs.
