The 2023 Japan-Texas Educator Professional Development Course explores Japan after Oppenheimer through asynchronous online lectures and readings.
Educators are invited to delve into how contemporary Japan can be understood within a global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students. Topics include: Japanese geopolitics with a focus on changing U.S.-China and U.S.-Russia relationships; Japan’s role in the global supply chain; and the impact of energy policy on Japanese security.
With the guidance of lead instructors, participants will become equipped to teach about Japan with ideas for lesson plans utilizing the rich primary sources provided. Four (4) hours of credit are available for TX in-service teachers.
Join us as we analyze the impact of changing foreign relations on Japan and the Asia Pacific and discuss how the U.S.-Japan supply chain is critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
Registration for the course is now open. Fill out the form below to register:
PROGRAM SCHEDULE*:
9:30 AM CDT: Welcome and Introduction
9:40 - 10:30 AM CDT: Prof. Kazuto Suzuki “Geopolitics of Japan: Post War to Contemporary”
10:30 AM CDT: Short Break
10:35 - 11:25 AM CDT: Prof. David Jacoby “Japan in the Global Supply Chain and Economic Security”
11:25 AM CDT: Closing Comments
11:30 AM CDT: Program Ends
*Subject to change
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
Kazuto SUZUKI
David Steven JACOBY
PROGRAM SYLLABUS
PROGRAM FLYER
PARTICIPATION NOTE
Each session will include ample time for Q&A, as well as useful assignments. Reading materials, primary source, and pedagogy discussions will equip teachers to use resources effectively in their classrooms.
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APPLICABLE TEKS STANDARDS
§113.18. Social Studies, Grade 6, Adopted 2018.
§113.19. Social Studies, Grade 7, Adopted 2018.
§113.20. Social Studies, Grade 8, Adopted 2018.
§113.42. World History Studies (One Credit), Adopted 2018.
§113.104. Advanced Placement (AP) World History
§113.112. International Baccalaureate (IB) History of Asia and Oceania Higher Level (HL)
§113.121. International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Politics Standard Level (SL)
This program is made possible by generous funding from an anonymous funder and is in partnership with Japan Society New York.
