Call for Applications: Summer Workshop on Forced Displacement for K-12 Teachers
Please find full application details here.
The Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University invites K-12 public school teachers to participate in an enriching one-week summer workshop focused on one of the greatest global challenges of our time: forced displacement.
The workshop is designed for public school teachers (primary, middle, and high school levels) from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to social studies, civics, geography, history, language arts, environmental sciences, statistics, biology and other related disciplines. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting empathy, inclusion, and social justice in their teaching practice.
We will have separate tracks for primary, middle, and high school teachers. At the end of the workshop, all participants will get an opportunity to engage with each other and share their experiences. Through a blend of lectures, workshops, hands-on learning opportunities, and interactive discussions, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the causes, consequences, and dynamics of forced displacement
- Explore teaching methodologies and identify gaps in the area of forced displacement in the classroom
- Work with CFD to develop resources to engage students on topics related to forced displacement
- Develop best practices on how to provide a nurturing and inclusive classroom for students affected by forced displacement
- Connect with experts, practitioners, and fellow educators to exchange ideas, share methodologies, and build a supportive network
- Earn a certificate of completion
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- CV or resume
- A brief statement outlining your motivation for participating in the workshop
Please submit materials to cfd@bu.edu by April 1, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by mid April.