Travel Opportunities for Educators
The more you know about places, the more opportunities you have to connect with the people in those places, the more you care about them. When teachers know about places and care about communities, their students learn more and develop empathy to communities other than their own. This is why international travel opportunities for teachers – the people who affect the lives of our children, out future everyday – is so valuable for our society.All of the programs on this list are fully funded, application-based programs.
Comprehensive Global Education Program
Teachers for Global Classrooms - Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) is a year-long professional development program for elementary, middle and secondary teachers in the United States. The program aims to globalize teaching and learning in U.S. classrooms. The program has previously only been open to middle and secondary teachers, but the 2015-2016 cohort will be the first to have teachers from K-12. The program begins with an 8-week graduate level online course on globalizing the classroom, followed by a Global Education Symposium in Washington, D.C. The fellows then have a 2-3 week international travel fellowship in one of 6 countries determined by the State Department. https://www.irex.org/application/teachers-global-classrooms-tgc-american-teachers-application-information
Country Specific Programs
Transatlantic Outreach Program - Experience is what the Transatlantic Outreach Program is all about. Since 2002, TOP has sought to find the best and most qualified social studies educators and give them the opportunity to experience Modern Germany in the most dramatic way possible: in person. .From Berlin to Frankfurt, from Stuttgart to Munich, from Hamburg to Kiel, from Dresden to Schwerin, and from Weimar to Leipzig, each corner of Germany is sampled through sight, sound, touch, and taste! http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/lp/prj/top/txl/enindex.htm
The Korea Society Fellowships - The fellowships provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop a critical and engaging eye into modern day Korea while maintaining proper perspective on the nation’s rich history. Educators spend approximately 12 days in South Korea participating in lectures, excursions and discussions as well as independent research. Upon returning to the US participants incorporate their Fellowship experience and knowledge in their respective field of expertise.
http://www.koreasociety.org/korean-studies/new_fellowship_programs_page.html
http://www.koreasociety.org/korean-studies/new_fellowship_programs_page.html
Keizai Koho Center Teaching Fellowship - The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten day Fellowship to Japan this summer for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The Fellowship allows teachers to learn first-hand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives.
http://www.us-japan.org/programs/index.html
http://www.us-japan.org/programs/index.html
The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program -The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program aims to cultivate a greater awareness and understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in U.S. primary and secondary schools and communities. Additionally, the Educators to Saudi Arabia Program seeks to encourage educators to establish creative means of sharing this understanding with their students, colleagues and communities. The Study visit typically includes Dhahran, Riyadh and Jeddah.
http://www.iie.org/Programs/ESAP
http://www.iie.org/Programs/ESAP
Environment / Geographic Literacy Focused Programs
NOAA Teacher at Sea Program - The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program is to provide teachers hands-on, real-world research experience working at sea with world-renowned NOAA scientists, thereby giving them unique insight into oceanic and atmospheric research crucial to the nation. The program provides a unique opportunity for kindergarten through college-level teachers to sail aboard NOAA research ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew.
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - ESD will provide 14 U.S. teachers and administrators with a fully-funded opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). http://www.iie.org/Programs/ESD
Earthwatch Institute - Earthwatch is looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching, excited about making a difference with their time and talents, and interested in conservation, environmental sustainability, and lifelong learning. By engaging teachers, Earthwatch strives to inspire and build a future generation of leaders who value the environment and prioritize it in their everyday choices. When teachers return from the field, they share their experiences with students, colleagues, family, and friends through stories, lessons, and community action. Fellows truly embody the Earthwatch mission.
http://earthwatch.org/education/teacher-fellowships
http://earthwatch.org/education/teacher-fellowships
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow - The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity made possible by a partnership between National Geographic Education and Lindblad Expeditions. This opportunity is designed to give current K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Through the program, exemplary educators are recognized for their commitment to geographic education and are given the opportunity to be actively engaged in finding new ways to bring geographic awareness to their classrooms or informal learning environments through a field-based experience. Selected educators will travel on expeditions ranging from the Arctic, Holland and Belgium, Iceland, the Galapagos, Peru, Chile, Antarctica and more. While aboard, Fellows will share the importance of geographic literacy with fellow travelers, develop activities to bring back to their classrooms, and have an adventure of a lifetime. Prior to the expedition, all 2015 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. (April 16-19, 2015) with all expenses covered to participate in a pre-voyage workshop sponsored by National Geographic, and Lindblad Expeditions. http://education.nationalgeographic.com/programs/grosvenor-teacher-fellow/?ar_a=1
English Language Fellow Program - Through the English Language Fellow Program (EL Fellow) highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) participate in 10-month-long fellowships at academic institutions throughout the world.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/english-language-fellow-program
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/english-language-fellow-program
English Language Specialist Program - U.S. academics and professionals in the fields of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for short-term (two to sixteen weeks) assignments abroad.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/english-language-specialist-program
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/english-language-specialist-program
Fulbright-Hays Program - The Fulbright-Hays Program awards grants to individual U.S. K-14 pre-teachers, teachers and administrators, pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral faculty, as well as to U.S. institutions and organizations. http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-hays-program
Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship - The Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship is a new component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program that provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three countries on a globally significant social or environmental topic.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-national-geographic-digital-storytelling-fellowship
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program - The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program sends select U.S. primary and secondary school teachers abroad for three to six months to pursue projects, conduct research, take courses and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-distinguished-awards-teaching-program
Fulbright International Education Administrators Program - The International Education Administrators (IEA) seminars program helps international education professionals and senior higher education officials from the United States create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-international-education-administrators-program
Fulbright Specialist Program - The Fulbright Specialist Program, a short-term complement to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning and related subjects at overseas academic institutions for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-specialist-program
Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship - The Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship is a new component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program that provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three countries on a globally significant social or environmental topic.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-national-geographic-digital-storytelling-fellowship
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program - The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program sends select U.S. primary and secondary school teachers abroad for three to six months to pursue projects, conduct research, take courses and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-distinguished-awards-teaching-program
Fulbright International Education Administrators Program - The International Education Administrators (IEA) seminars program helps international education professionals and senior higher education officials from the United States create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-international-education-administrators-program
Fulbright Specialist Program - The Fulbright Specialist Program, a short-term complement to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning and related subjects at overseas academic institutions for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-specialist-program
Fulbright Travel-Only Grants - Grants for international travel are available to Germany, Hungary and Italy to supplement other fellowships that do not include travel costs or to supplement a student's own funds for study/research.
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/fulbright-travel-only-grants
Fund for Teachers - Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities http://www.fundforteachers.org/
Global Studies Program - The Global Studies Grant for Faculty Travel and Professional Development
grant is designed to encourage and support faculty travel abroad. Applicants must be US citizens and full-time faculty members at accredited secondary or postsecondary educational institutions. Among the most significant selection criteria are program merit and outreach potential, with the strategic significance of countries and languages also considered. Grant recipients will be expected to acknowledge GSF's support, to report on their experience, and to work with GSF to share that experience as widely as possible. http://www.globalstudiesfoundation.org/ShowContents.cfm?CategoryID=65
Council of Exchange Programs in Various Countries
American Councils for International Education - American Councils for International Education is a premier, international nonprofit creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, data-focused research, and educational development programs, American Councils designs and administers innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding. http://www.americancouncils.org/about
Institutes that Offer Travel and Learning Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities - NEH Summer Programs in the Humanities for School and College Educators Each year, NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for school, college, and university educators to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1,200-$3,900 help cover expenses for these one- to five-week programs.
http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs
http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Each year, the Museum designates up to 20 educators as new Museum teacher fellows. These educators must show evidence of extensive knowledge of Holocaust history, successful teaching experience, and participation in community and professional organizations. Fellows participate in the Pines, Sarna, Statfeld Summer Institute for the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program held at the Museum in Washington, DC. This five-day, all-expenses-paid institute is designed to immerse fellows in advanced historical and pedagogical issues. Following the institute, they are expected to create and implement an outreach project in their schools, colleges, communities, or professional organizations. In July of the following year, they attend a follow-up program at the Museum to assess their efforts and to continue their study of the Holocaust with Museum staff and noted speakers.
http://www.ushmm.org/educators/professional-events-and-resources/museum-teacher-fellowship-program
http://www.ushmm.org/educators/professional-events-and-resources/museum-teacher-fellowship-program
Gilder Lehrman Institute - Each summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers academically rigorous Teacher Seminars for K–12 educators. These highly competitive one-week seminars are open exclusively to participants in Gilder Lehrman’s free Affiliate School Program.
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/teacher-seminars
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/teacher-seminars
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