The University of Toledo

Participant Requirements and Selection Criteria

Participant Requirements

 

Eligible participants include

• primary, middle-school, secondary and community college teachers who are strongly committed to international education and whose comments demonstrate international content
• curriculum development specialists and teacher educators
• school administrators, media experts and teachers who are internationalizing school programs and/or curriculum
• graduate students preparing for teaching careers in international affairs fields and whose degree programs demonstrate strong international content
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• full-time employees or full-time students

 Full commitment to the objectives and activities of the program; ability to participate fully in all aspects of the project; and attendance at pre- and post-travel workshops are required.

             

 

Selection Criteria

 Strong Preference will be given to

• Middle- and secondary-school teachers of social studies and visual arts
• Individuals with experience or potential for curriculum development
• Individuals with minimal prior experience in Africa and the developing world

 Selection will seek to include as diversity set of participants as possible, including a mix of teachers from a variety of schools and school systems.