Teachers’ Program for Global Studies and Massachusetts Geographic Alliance
These workshops are open to current teachers, teachers in training and undergraduate education majors. The program is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Consortium for Global Education at Framingham State University and is hosted by Elms College.
Seminars and Workshops
Teacher Licensing Workshop
National Geographic Massachusetts Giant State Floor Map
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Faculty Dining Room, Mary Dooley College Center, Elms College
This session will present the 16-ft x 20-ft National Geographic Massachusetts State Floor Map, with lessons for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers who complete the session will be licensed to use it and have free use of the giant floor map for one full week in their school. This workshop is appropriate for K-5 teachers. Refreshments are provided; registration fee: $15.
Teacher Licensing Workshop
National Geographic Massachusetts Giant State Floor Map
Jan. 17, 2018 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 24
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Faculty Dining Room, Mary Dooley College Center, Elms College
This session will present the 16-ft x 20-ft National Geographic Massachusetts State Floor Map, with lessons for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers who complete the session will be licensed to use it and have free use of the giant floor map for one full week in their school. This workshop is appropriate for K-5 teachers. Refreshments are provided; registration fee: $15.
Teacher Licensing Workshop
National Geographic Massachusetts Giant State Floor Map
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Faculty Dining Room, Mary Dooley College Center, Elms College
This session will present the 16-ft x 20-ft National Geographic Massachusetts State Floor Map, with lessons for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers who complete the session will be licensed to use it and have free use of the giant floor map for one full week in their school. This workshop is appropriate for K-5 teachers. Refreshments are provided; registration fee: $15.
GLOBAL PROGRAM COMING IN 2018
Funding is provided by a grant from the Massachusetts Consortium for Global Education at Framingham State University and hosted by Elms College.
For PDP information, please contact arlene.kowal@elms.edu
About the Program
- Offered in partnership with the Elms College Division of Education since 2014.
- MGA is one of 50 state geography alliances affiliated with the National Geographic Society.
- MGA strives to improve geo-literacy among teachers as well as students.
- Elms College is an MGA regional geographic center.