[WSCSS] Join us for Global Source dialogue on Burma, 11/28 in Seattle

[Global Source Education]

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Please join us for a special 4th R Dialogue on:

Teaching and Learning about Burma

Wednesday, November 28, 5-8pm
Greenwood Senior Center, 525 North 85th St., Seattle

Global Source is organizing a special professional dialogue for elementary
and secondary educators on teaching and learning about the current situation
in Burma, which has once again has the attention of the international
community.

We will explore ways to study the current conflict in Burma in our
curriculum, include how to use Burma as a topic of study for the Causes of
Conflict Social Studies CBA.  We will share the resources of Global Source¹s
Burma Project and feature guest speakers including local Burma expert, Larry
Dohrs, with the US Campaign for Burma and Seattle Burma Roundtable.

* Build knowledge and awareness about modern Burma (Myanmar) and the current
conflict in this country.

* Share ways to integrate the study of Burma into our teaching and learning.

* Discuss how we teach and learn about countries in conflict, human rights
issues, and democratic movements, and international intervention.

* Explore how social studies educators can use Burma as a topic of study for
the Causes of Conflict CBA.

Program Information:

- Open to K-12 educators and community members

- Light refreshments will be provided.

- A reading and resource packet will be given to each participant.

- Clock hours will be available (additional fee to Puget Sound ESD).

- $15 Suggested Donation

Space is limited. RSVP is requested. To RSVP, or for questions about this
program, please e-mail us or call (206) 780-5797.

For additional information, visit our website:
http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org/burma.htm


Happy Thanksgiving,

Jon
-- 
Jonathan Garfunkel
Managing Director
Global Source Education
206-780-5797
http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org/



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