Area Teachers Chosen for Trip to Singapore, Malaysia

Seven Triangle area educators have been selected to participate in the Center for International Understanding (CIU)’s 2015 Global Teachers program.

Thirty-six teachers in all will travel to Singapore and Malaysia on July 10.

Global Teachers gain firsthand international experience that helps them bring global awareness and understanding to the classroom.

This year’s program will provide teachers the opportunity to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and urban education through a global lens.

“I would like to learn more about social programming in Singapore including how Singapore teaches its students to be responsible citizens and how Singaporean students deal with academic stress and anxiety,” said Durham School of the Arts’ Graham Smith.

Meanwhile, Mary Johnson of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools said she looks forward to seeing the math curriculum in action.

“A curriculum known as Singapore Math has been popular in the U.S. for the past decade, and I’m interested to see the country that inspired this method,” said the Culbreth Middle teacher.

Each year, CIU’s Global Teachers program brings together teachers from across the state representing grade levels and subject areas across K-12 education to have an international immersion experience that they can bring to their own classrooms.

“Teachers who have had an international, cross-cultural experience are in strong position to help build global competency in their students,” said Meredith Henderson, CIU’s Senior Director of Programs. “We know global knowledge and skills are crucial for success in the global economy.”

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North Carolina School Boards AssociationArea Teachers Chosen for Trip to Singapore, Malaysia