Key Issues – Teacher Scholarship Program
Key Issues: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom is a national teacher training Institute that provides middle school educators with the process, skills and confidence to investigate current environmental issues with their students using The Keystone Center’s non-biased framework.
Apply today for one of five teacher scholarships to attend the “Key Issues” training session in beautiful Silverthorne, Colorado this summer! During the week-long training, selected High Desert teachers will gain the skills and confidence to explore local and global environmental issues with their students using a non-biased, standards-based framework. Scholarship covers full cost of instruction, curriculum, airfare, lodging and meals. Awardees may select to attend one of three sessions held between June 21 and July 26, 2011. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKAGES IS APRIL 1, 2011. To download an application package click here: “2011 Application”
Simulation
Using a simulated issue allows educators to paracticet he step of investigation. From issue identification to potential solutions and implementation, each step of the Framework is actively modeled.
Local Issue
Participants explore a local environmental issue as an example of how they can imvolve their students in an issue investigation in their community.
Small Group Explorations
During the week-long session, teachers are grouped in grade leverl-subject area configurations to discuss an explore ways to adapt Key Issues lessons to better address issues with their students.
To download the Key Issues Brochure, 2011 Key Issues Institute Brochure“Click here”.
For more information about this program contact Violette Roberts, MEEC Executive Chair at 760.245.1661 ext. 6104.