Workshops on Korean History and Culture and the Korean American Experience for Public and Independent School Curricular Supervisors, Administrators, and Teachers
Korean Cultural Center, LA/ Saturday, April 12 and April 26, 2008/ 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
These Saturday workshops, designed for sixty five elementary, middle and high school public and independent school teachers (librarians, counselors) and administrators, offer an opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture and the Korean American experience. The curriculum provides essential historical information, fosters an awareness of the rich Korean culture, clarifies how this culture differs from China and Japan, and makes available outstanding resources (including 17 PowerPoint lectures) and Standards-based lessons suitable for K-12 classes. As participants learn about Korean history and culture from prominent scholars, they will gain an understanding of the rich heritage of their Korean students, the factors that have shaped their culture, and will understand the issues relating to U.S. foreign policy with both South and North Korea. During the two Saturday sessions teachers will view segments from outstanding documentaries and films for their own enjoyment as well as for possible classroom use. The first workshop includes a lecture comparing Korean music with Western music, a lesson on Korean drums, and a beautiful traditional Korean tea ceremony. The second workshop will provide important information on Korean etiquette, how to bring Korean families in the life of your school, a lecture on the philosophy of Taekwondo, and the impact of this martial art on students. Teachers will not only observe a brilliant Taekwondo demonstration, but will also learn some effective techniques.
To understand some of the dynamics of the Korean American experience in Los Angeles, a professor will speak about race relations, Koreatown, and the dynamics that led to the civil unrest that occurred in April 1992. Participants will hear Helie Lee (author, activist and screenwriter) speak about growing up Korean American in Southern California. Everyone will be introduced to hangul, the written language, and will learn some common Korean expressions. As teachers dine on a delicious Korean meal provided by one of the area’s best restaurants, they will learn about various Korean dishes and proper dining etiquette.
There will be an opportunity to become familiar with the Korean Cultural Center’s museum, its extensive library and video/DVD collection and varied programs that include classes in the Korean language and exceptional cultural performances. The individuals who participate in the workshop will become not only more knowledgeable about Korea and its rich heritage, but will also be more effective in meeting the needs of their Korean American students and their families. Participants will also learn about fellowship opportunities for study and travel in Korea.
Location: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, 5505 Wilshire Boulevard (corner of Dunsmuir, four blocks west of La Brea), Los Angeles, CA 90036. Contact Mary Connor at Mary@KoreaAcademy.org.
Sponsors: The Academy of Korean Studies, the Korean Cultural Center LA, and the Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE), a newly established non-profit organization. Program Director: Mary Connor
The fee for the two workshops is $50 and includes breakfast, lunch, parking, books, lessons, and DVDs. For LAUSD teachers desiring one salary point credit, an additional charge of $15 will cover the cost of evaluating 32 hours of required homework. Contact Mary Connor at Mary@KoreaAcademy.org.
Instructors: Mark Peterson (Chair, Korean Studies, Brigham Young University), Dong Suk Kim (Dept. of Ethnomusicology, UCLA), Kyeyoung Park (Dept of Anthropology, UCLA), Jung Hae Kim (Principal, Wilton Place Elementary School), Sung Kim (Dual Language teacher, Cahuenga Elementary School), Tae and Jennifer Lee (martial artists), (Helie Lee (author, screenwriter, activist) and Mary Connor (Pre-College Tachau Organization of American Historians Award, and Peace Corps Association Global Educator Award). Nearly 450 teachers from 36 public school districts and 17 independent schools have attended our programs on Korea from eight states.
The Fifth Annual Seminar on Korean History & Culture and the Korean American Experience for K-12 Educators at the Korean Cultural Center, LA July 7-11th, 2008
Objectives: This five-day seminar includes over sixty elementary, middle and high school public and independent school teachers, administrators, and curricular supervisors. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture and the Korean American experience. The curriculum provides an understanding of Korean history, fosters an awareness of its rich culture, and makes available outstanding resources and lessons. Participants learn about Korea from prominent scholars, view engaging and informative films, explore Koreatown, savor delicious food from one of its best restaurants, visit a Buddhist temple, view exquisite art, hear the unique sounds of Korean music, enjoy a lesson on the Chango drum, observe teens performing traditional dances, learn the theory and experience the practice of martial arts, observe a traditional tea ceremony, and create art that reflects ancient tradition. Participants also become familiar with the Korean Cultural Center’s extensive library and video collection, its galleries exhibiting traditional and modern art, and its varied programs including classes in the Korean language and exceptional cultural performances. The individuals who participate in the seminar not only become more knowledgeable about Korea and its rich heritage, but also become more effective in meeting the needs of Korean American students and their families. Participants receive materials (many free books, 17 PowerPoint slide lessons, hardcopy lessons for K-12 classes, and extensive resources for the classroom as well as information about fellowship opportunities to study and travel in Korea. Educators of all disciplines and grade levels are welcome. Three fellowships (airfare, hotel stay in Koreatown for six nights, and additional funds for meals) will be available for teachers who live over 60 miles from the LA area. Please examine our website: www.KoreaAcademy.org.,especially the DVD and evaluations.
Registration: There is a $75 charge for the five-day seminar. The application, the required deposit, and the date of receipt will determine acceptance in this program. Four (4) units of credit (quarter system) will be available from the UCLA Extension. Teachers who complete requirements and are registered ($165* check payable to The Regents of UC) with UCLA by May 25th will receive a $100 refund after attending the seminar. E-mail inquiries to Mary Connor, KAFE President: (Mary@KoreaAcademy.org) after 1/15/08. Individuals who apply for the fellowship are not required to pay a deposit.
Previous Speakers in Our Programs: Mark Peterson (Chair, Korean Studies, Brigham Young University), Gi-Wook Shin (Director, Korean Studies, Stanford), Edward Chang (Ethnic Studies, UC Riverside), Dong Suk Kim (Music, UCLA), Jung Hae Kim (Principal, Wilton Place Elementary School), Helie Lee (author, screenwriter, and Co-Founder of KAFE), Susan Lee, MSW (Hanmi Family Counseling Center), Meher McArthur (Asian art curator, author and educator), Kee Soon Sung (folk artist and President of the Korean Folk Painting Association of America), Sung Kim (Dual Language Teacher and Co-Director) and Mary Connor, Co-Founder of KAFE, Korea Society Fellow, and recipient of the Pre-Collegiate Tachau Organization of American Historians Award, 2005).
Sponsors: The Korean Cultural Center, LA & the Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE), a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. *The UCLA fee may be raised to ($175).
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