Through training K-12 teachers in Northeast Kansas

The 2010 Summer Institute in Economic Education: Teaching About East Asia in the Global Economy, 1200 to the present, provides educators with an understanding of East Asia in the world economy from medieval times to the present, emphasizing trade and trade routes, agricultural and industrial development patterns, and the role of domestic and international politics in promoting and inhibiting economic growth.

The course features guest speakers and field trips to acquaint Kansas teachers with economic concepts and international trade topics particular to this region of the world. Current economic issues affecting our state are explored within this context and tied to the Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography. Course materials and instruction by the KU Center for Economic Education (KU CEE)  and the KU Center for East Asian Studies (KU CEAS).

This course will be especially useful for:

• 6th grade World history and Geography teachers
• 7th grade Geography teachers
• High School World History and Economics teachers
• Anyone with an interest in this region of the world

Summer Institute participants will:

• Use the Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography and the National Voluntary Standards in Economics in developing an understanding of the East Asian region.
• Acquire a comprehensive foundation in economic concepts covering such topics as supply & demand, economic systems and international trade.
• Learn about teaching activities that enhance instruction in World history, Geography and Economics.
• Use the tools of economic analysis to investigate current international trade issues affecting the global economy.

Course Dates: June 23 – 25 and 28 – 30, 2010

Audience: K-12th grade teachers

Graduate credit hours: 3

Day/Time: Wed., June 23 through Wed., June 30, Weekdays, 8:00-3:30 PM

Location: KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park, KS, Regnier H 155

Instructor: Barbara Phipps phipps@ku.edu

KU Timetable Listing: C&T 798 Special Course: Sum Inst Econ Ed, Line #95473

This course can be taken for graduate credit or professional development points.

Non-Credit Option:

A registration fee of $50 is due May 15, 2010 to participate in this course for professional development. Pre-register below to receive details on fee submission.

Graduate Credit Option–Teacher Scholarships Available:

Regular tuition per graduate credit hour: $394.50
Total tuition for 3 credit hours: $1183.50
Teacher tuition discount available*: up to $683.50
Reduced tuition after discount applied: as low as $500.00 for qualified teachers.

*The first 20 teachers to sign up for credit (must be a K-12 teachers currently under contract with a district in Kansas) will pay only $500.00 for 3 KU graduate credit hours, a savings of $683.50. All other k-12 teachers under contract with a district in Kansas (who are not one of the first 20 to sign up) will receive a $525 tuition discount. Teacher tuition discounts provided by Kansas Council on Economic Education, KU CEE and KU CEAS. Rate information does not include graduate admission fees or out-of-state rate charges, if applicable.

Special Features:

• Free curriculum materials
• Field trips to businesses and areas of interest in Kansas
• Guest speakers from Kansas government and businesses impacting the world economy

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Once you Pre-Register, we’ll confirm your eligibility for the teacher tuition discount and notify you of your next steps to get officially admitted/enrolled.

This course provides K-6 teachers with an increased awareness of major economic concepts and how those concepts can be taught through children’s literature.  Teaching strategies and a wide variety of resources are an integral part of the class.

This course will be especially useful for:

• K-6 teachers
• Media specialists

Course participants will:

• Use the Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography and the National Voluntary Standards in Economics in developing an understanding of major economic concepts for elementary students.
• Acquire a comprehensive foundation in economic concepts covering such topics as scarcity, goods and services, barter, productivity, decision-making, interdependence, and supply and demand.
• Experience teaching activities that enhance instruction in elementary education.
• Be able to integrate economic concepts into social studies and language arts curriculum.

Course Dates: June 14 and 15, 2010

Audience: K-6th grade teachers

Graduate credit hours: 1 (2nd credit optional)

Day/Time: Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and15, 8:00-3:30 PM

Location: KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park, KS, Regnier H #252

Instructor: Sherie Surbaugh surbaugh@ku.edu

KU Timetable Listing: C&T 798 Special Course:  Teaching Economics through Children’s Literature #95585

This course can be taken for graduate credit or professional development points.

Non-Credit Option:

A registration fee of $50 is due June 1, 2010 to participate in this course for professional development. Pre-register below to receive details on fee submission.

Graduate Credit Option–Teacher Scholarships Available:

Regular tuition per graduate credit hour: $394.50
Teacher tuition discount available*:  $175
Reduced tuition after discount applied:  $219.50 for qualified teachers.

*K-12 teachers currently under contract with a district in Kansas will pay only $219.50 for 1 KU graduate credit hour, a savings of $175. Details on requirements/costs for the 2nd optional credit will be discussed on the first day of class.  Teacher tuition discounts provided by Kansas Council on Economic Education. Rate information does not include graduate admission fees or out-of-state rate charges, if applicable.

Are you interested in this course?

Need more information? Contact us

Want to enroll?

You must Pre-Register to save your space in a course.
Once you Pre-Register, we’ll confirm your eligibility for the teacher tuition discount and notify you of your next steps to get officially admitted/enrolled.