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The State-wide Vermont Program for Asian Studies in Schools
Sponsored and Managed
by the University of Vermont Asian Studies Outreach Program

2006-07 ASOP Program Brochure:

Overseas Programs for Educators

The Institute on China and Its Cultures

This institute is the longest standing among all programs sponsored by ASOP.  Created in 1994, this program has attracted more than 200 Vermont educators to study various aspects of Chinese culture such as economic development, education, women's social status, and minority cultures in China such as the Bai, Naxi, and Dai.  In addition, visits to Confucious' hometown offer participants one of the origins of Chinese culture. 

• Credits: 3
• Dates: Saturday, June 23 to Saturday, July 14, 2007
• Locations: Beijing, Qufu (Confucius’ hometown in Shandong Province), Xi'an and Yunnan Province
• Enrollment limit: 10, all required to take this program as graduate course of three credits at UVM
• Cost: $1,500 plus UVM tuition
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
• Application to the ASOP office ONLY

Selection process will be completed by mid-January, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent out at the end of January, 2007. Planning sessions will be held on Saturdays, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2007. A reunion conference will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007. A follow-up session will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007. All participants are required to attend all the planning sessions, follow-up sessions and two after school regional curriculum planning sessions.

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The Institute in Japan

This program will provide opportunities for Vermont teachers to explore various aspects of Japanese history, politics, economy, and education in Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima through lectures, workshops, fieldtrips and homestays. More than 150 teachers have participated in this program since 1999.

• Credits: 3
• Dates: Sunday, July 1 to Saturday, July 21, 2007
• Locations: Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima
• Enrollment limit: 12, all required to take this program as graduate course of three credits at UVM
• Cost: $1,500 plus UVM tuition
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
• Application to the ASOP office ONLY

Selection process will be completed by mid-January, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent out at the end of January, 2007. Planning sessions will be held on Saturdays, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2007. A reunion conference will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007. All participants are required to attend all the planning sessions, follow-up sessions and two after school regional curriculum sessions.

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The Institute in Thailand

This institute enables participating teachers to study the history, religions and culture of Thailand. During the past five years, more than 100 teachers have participated in this program.

• Credits: 3
• Dates: Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, July 15, 2007
• Locations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Mahasarakham
• Enrollment limit: 15, all required to take this program as graduate course of three credits at UVM
• Cost: $1,500 plus UVM tuition
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
• Application to the ASOP office ONLY

Selection process will be completed by mid-January, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent out at the end of January, 2007. Planning sessions will be held on Saturdays, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2007. A reunion conference will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007.  All participants are required to attend all the planning sessions, follow-up sessions and two after school regional curriculum sessions.

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The Advanced Institute on Asia for ASOP Veteran Participants

This program is designed for Vermont educators who have visited Japan to have a second opportunity to study Japanese cultures and people. The program will be located in one central point with field trips in the surrounding areas so that participants gain in-depth knowledge of the region and the people there.

• Credits: 3
• Dates: Saturday, July 7 to Friday, July 27, 2007
• Locations: Tokyo and Kyoto
• Enrollment limit: 10, all required to take this program as graduate course of three credits at UVM
• Cost: $1,500 plus UVM tuition
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
• Application to the ASOP office ONLY

Selection process will be completed by mid-January, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent out at the end of January, 2007. Planning sessions will be held on Saturdays, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2007. A reunion conference will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007.  All participants are required to attend all the planning sessions, follow-up sessions and two after school regional curriculum sessions.

Notes:
Qualified participants must have visited Japan before, have sufficient documentation on teaching about Japan in Vermont schools, and be prepared to exchange ideas on and experiences in teaching about other countries.

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Notes for All Overseas Programs:

a) The overseas programs are open to Vermont teachers and school administrators only.

b) Each participant must receive his or her school principal's approval for applying for and participating in a program.

c) Teachers in the overseas programs are expected to participate in the conferences and workshops sponsored by ASOP in Year 2007-2008. They are also expected to teach about China, Japan or Thailand in their schools when they return from abroad.

d) Those who have visited China, Japan or Thailand through ASOP sponsored programs must teach about the country they have visited for at least two years in order to qualify for participation in another overseas program. This insures a broad base of participation by Vermont teachers. The only exception for this two-year rule is the Advanced Institute on Asia that enrolls anyone who has visited Japan regardless of the year of the visit.

e) The cost indicated for each program covers international transportation, domestic transportation, instructional fees in Asia, field trips, housing, and three meals a day. The institutes in Japan arrange for participants to stay with host families for part of the program. Those participants are expected to pay for lunches on the days of lectures ($6.00/day for 7 days). The program cost does not include visa application fees of $50 per person for the programs in China.

f) Participants who withdraw from the course after the first spring planning session date will be billed for the full amount of cost which includes UVM course tuition and all program fees.

 

Overseas Program for School Leaders

Sino-American Seminar on Educational Leadership

The program includes opportunities to learn first hand about Chinese education, exchange ideas with Chinese educational leaders and visit Chinese schools in session. Other professional and cultural activities will be organized, including visits to the most famous cultural and historical sites in Beijing such as the Great Wall.

• Dates: Sunday, April 15 to Saturday, April 28, 2007
• Location: Beijing, Qingdao (Shandong Province), and Hohhot (Inner Mongolia)
• Theme: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Enrollment Limit: 10
• Cost: $1,300
• Application to the ASOP office ONLY

Notes:

• Participants are required to attend two planning sessions scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2007 and Friday, March 9, 2007, and the reunion conference on September 22, 2007.

• Participants are required to help their schools make a commitment to the State-wide Program by selecting teachers to participate. The participants are expected to support teachers in their efforts to teach and learn about Asia.

The School-to-School Exchange with China

This long-standing exchange program enables Vermont teachers to work in China for at least two months. Two teachers will be selected from Vermont schools in the 2006-2007 academic year. In China they are expected to teach English and American culture to students in a high school or a college. International transportation, living expenses, and the cost for substitute teachers in sending-schools will be covered.

Visiting Asian Teachers in Vermont

To assist Vermont schools in teaching about Asia, ASOP directly invites teachers from China and Thailand as well as interns from Japan to teach various aspects of their cultures to students.  The duration of visits in Vermont for teachers from China and Thailand is six months while the length for Japanese nationals vary.  Receiving schools are responsible for assigning mentor teachers; making arrangements for teaching, local transportation, and American cultural activities; identifying host families; and covering the cost of lunch.  Host families are responsible for housing, food and, depending on the local arrangements, transportation.  All requests for having visiting teachers must be submitted in writing to the ASOP office eight months PRIOR to the arrival of the teachers.  For more information, contact Bill Willams.     


Curriculum Design and Instruction

Participants in all teacher programs both in Vermont and in Asian countries will be assisted in designing curriculum units.  Technical support will be offered throughout the year.  For assistance with curriculum design and information about curriculum resources on Asia, contact Debby King. 

The ASOP Curriculum Library is open daily from 9:00AM - 4:30PM at the ASOP office.  Please call (802) 656-7985 to schedule any after-hour visits.


Touring Art Exhibitions

Three touring art exhibitions are available for Vermont schools. The first has 41 of painting and calligraphy created by Chinese children. The second has 24 enlarged photos taken by Jenny Peck, a Vermont art teacher, during her visits to China and Japan.  The third has 15 pieces of artwork created by Thai children.

Each school can have an exhibit for two weeks.  Schools in the same supervisory unions are encouraged to schedule exhibits consecutively.  To borrow any of these exhibits, please contact Kunie Renaud.




The State-wide Program for Asian Studies in Schools is managed by UVM Asian Studies Outreach Program (ASOP)

ASOP Personnel ASOP Address:
Juefei Wang, Director
Bill Williams, Coordinator for Field Support
Debby King, Coordinator for Curriculum Design
Kunie Renaud, Program Assistant
Tracey Durgan , Office Coordinator

 

Asian Studies Outreach Program
The University of Vermont
479 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05405

Phone: (802) 656-7985, 656-5765
Fax: (802) 656-8472

 

Services and Opportunities for Vermont Schools
Through the State-wide Program for Asian Studies in Schools

The Asian Studies Outreach Program (ASOP) of the University of Vermont promotes teaching and learning about Asia in the state of Vermont. With funding from the Freeman Foundation, ASOP initiated the State-wide Program for Asian studies in Vermont Schools in 1997. The goal of the State-wide Program is to introduce the content of Asia into the curricula of all Vermont schools, kindergarten through the 12th grade.

To implement the State-wide Program, ASOP provides a variety of services and opportunities. Those services and opportunities include a website, workshops, consultation on curriculum and instruction, school visits by Asian nationals, cultural kits, curriculum library, and touring exhibits. Most of those services are free of charge.


Consultation on Curriculum and Instruction
ASOP provides technical assistance for teachers who teach about Asia. Several experienced professionals knowledgeable about the content of Asia and strategies for teaching provide on-site consultation on curriculum design and instructional approaches.
The consultation is free of charge. Appointment is required with Debby King, ASOP Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction.

Cultural Kits
ASOP has created eleven cultural kits for teachers to borrow when they teach about Asia. The kits are: China K-8, China 9-12, Ethnic Minorities of China, Ancient China, Chinese Shadow Puppet, Japan K-8, Japan 9-12, Japanese Toys, Thailand Culture K-12, Thailand Art and Music K-12, and Bali, Indonesia. Typical content of a kit includes handicrafts, books, postcards, videotape, CD ROM, and a map.

Each kit is on loan for up to two weeks. Pre-scheduling is required due to popular demand. The policy of “first come, first serve” applies. All kits are free of charge. The receiving school is responsible for transporting the kits. Penalty for missing and damaged items applies. To schedule a kit, contact Kunie Renaud, ASOP Assistant, at Kunie.Renaud@uvm.edu

Curriculum Library
The ASOP curriculum library has an increasing number of books, CD ROMs, videotapes, handicrafts, and photos of China, Japan, Thailand and other Asian countries. The library is open to school professionals only. The library is open from 9:00 to 4:00. For an after-school visit, contact Kunie Renaud, ASOP Assistant.

For more information and other services and opportunities, contact UVM ASOP, 479 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05405; Telephone: 802-656-7985; Fax: 802-656-8472; or visit ASOP website www.uvm.edu/~outreach
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Asian Studies Outreach Program at University of Vermont
http://www.uvm.edu/~outreach
Last updated October 22, 2007
Contact Weiwei Wang