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 2026 — The Historical Background to U.S.-China Relations
This series examines 150 years of U.S.-China relations through the lens of critical historical issues while also addressing pedagogical approaches.
- Tue, Jan 27 - 19th Century: Opium, Missionaries, and War
- Tue, Feb 10 - 20th Century: Nationalists, Communists, and the China Hands
- Tue, Feb 17 - The Cold War and Nixon's China Trip
- Tue, Mar 3 - The One China Policy and Taiwan
- Tue, Mar 17 - Chinese Security Issues
- Tue, Mar 31 - Domestic Pressures within China
- Tue, Apr 14 - Competition, Trade Disputes, Demonization
- Tue, Apr 28 - U.S. Allies: Japan and South Korea and their Impact on U.S.-China Relations
Fall 2025 — East Asian Poetry in Comparative Perspective
- Tue, Oct 14 - Chinese Poetry: The Book of Songs
- Tue, Oct 21 - China's Literary Tradition, 1050-771 BCE
- Tue, Oct 28 - China: Tang Poetry Highlights
- Tue, Nov 4 - Japanese Poetry: Haiku and Haikai
- Tue, Nov 11 - Japan and the First Novel: the Tale of Genji
- Tue, Nov 18 - Poetry of Vietnam
- Tue, Dec 2 - Korean Poetry
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.
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.
