Curriculum and In-Service Program

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1) How does your In-Service program work?

 

The Asian Studies Outreach Program is interested in assisting anyone interested in help with their Asian Studies teaching. We do this by offering a series of workshops, conferences, and presentations.

 

2) What kind of workshops and programs are available?

 

Over the past several years quite a few presentations have been developed and presented numerous times. They include workshops for educators and workshops for students. They have been presented in classrooms and after school situations as well. There are several described in this flier.

 

3) What if I have an idea for teaching but none of your specific presentations fit the bill?

 

Great question! We are prepared to work on any request made. We have many resources to draw on and any new idea is more than welcomed. If you can think of a topic that would make your teaching better just let us know.

 

4) Is there a cost for these workshops and presentations?

 

Most likely not. If the presentation involves some consumable materials we might ask you to cover the cost of those materials. If we have them, however, we won't charge anything. Our mission is to support you and your work and this in one way we do this.

 

5) Who presents these workshops?

 

Quite often a staff member will do it. Often we utilize the skills and talents of our Asian Visiting Scholars from China and Thailand and sometimes Japan as well. These people are educators in their own right and are anxious to share their cultures with Vermont schools.

 

6) How can I request a workshop?

 

That's very simple. Just call the office (802-656-7985) or Gerry Gatz (802-343-1058) and they will get you going.