PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Bringing the World to Your Curriculum

Professional development, staff training, and curriculum consulting in global, international, and world regional issues:

* Across the disciplines
* In compliance with state and national standards
* For extended teaching periods
* In standardized and innovative assessment
* Using technology

We emphasize internationalizing the curriculum through the infusion of a global perspective and through improved teaching of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, International and Global Issues.

What We Do:

* Workshops with your staff (minimum 2 hours)
* Extended and long-term professional development programs
* Custom-designed courses
* Consultation on curriculum design and revision
* Long-term formal partnerships
* On-line courses for teaching about world areas and issues

Topics Have Included:

* International/World Area Studies and Interdisciplinary Assessment
* Globalization and a Global Perspective
* Implementing the National Standards in World History & Geography
* Technology Resources for an International Curriculum
* Area Studies in the "new" World History
* International/World Area Activities in the Extended (Block) Period
* Using Critical World Areas to Develop Interdisciplinary Writing Skills
* Studying the History of Slavery in its Global Context
* Zaire and Rwanda: What Role Should the U.S. Play?
* China and the World Bank Debate: Trade or Human Rights?
* The Global Environment: Resources & Rights
* U.S. Policy toward a Changing Russia
* Women in Latin America
* Africa Culture in Cuba

PIER has run training programs throughout Connecticut as well as in many states throughout the country. To arrange for a professional development program in your school or district, please contact us at:

Programs in International Educational Resources
The MacMillan Center
Henry R. Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Avenue
P.O. Box 208206
New Haven, CT 06520-8206
Phone: 203-432-3410
Fax: 203-432-5963
pier.resource@yale.edu