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In Summer 2009, American University is offering the following graduate level content courses designed for K12 Teachers. The table below lists the courses, descriptions and times.

Click here to download the application form for the 2009 summer content courses. (Due April 10th)

ESOL in a Nutshell     Tuesdays and Thursdays
May 12,14,19, 21,26 and 28
June 2,4,9,11, 16,18,23 and 25 2009
5:30-8:00pm    TESOL    

“ESOL in a Nutshell” provides an overview of the fundamentals of the English language and essential practical issues in teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course will focus on language and literacy issues that English language learners face in U.S. public school. Emphasis will be on ways in which mainstream teachers can respond to English language learners' needs. (3 credits)

Using the Arts Across the Curriculum for all Subjects, elementary, middle and high school instruction
Saturday
June 6, 13, 20 and 27 2009
9:00am-5:00pm    Performing Arts     This course focuses on how to use arts strategies aligned with learner outcomes in core content subject. It involves both a theoretical understanding of the principles that inform arts-based instruction and practical application to lesson planning and classroom implementation, at all levels of instruction. (3credits)   
Advanced Exploration of Secondary Mathematics    Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 - 8:40pm    Math     This course deepens teachers understandings of math concepts and helps them understand the overall K-12 math curriculum, as well as how to connect math concepts to curricular topics. (3credits)   
Urban Children’s Health    Monday – Friday
July 20th – 24th
9:30am – 4:30pm    Health Promotion    The goal of this course is to help teachers become more knowledgeable about their own health practices and health issues impacting DC youth. This course will investigate health from a physical, social, and emotional perspective, acknowledging the mind-body connection. In the end, classroom teachers will possess the knowledge base they need to make personal lifestyle changes and include interdisciplinary lessons about various health content areas in their daily teaching. (3credits)   
Civil War Institute     Sunday
June 21st:
6:30-9pm
Monday - Friday June 22nd to 26th
9am-6pm    History     This week-long program introduces participants to the key causes and consequences of the war by exploring its remnants and remembrances in the Washington, D.C. area. The intensive program combines morning presentations and discussions with afternoon field trips. Sites include Harper’s Ferry, Antietam, Arlington National Cemetery, Sherman and Grant Memorials, Howard University, Fort Stevens, Frederick Douglass Home, Ford’s Theater, and a full-day trip to Richmond. (3credits)   
The Marine Environment    Tuesdays and Thursdays
May 19, 21, 26 and 28
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25
5:30-8pm    Environmental Studies    This course is designed to examine the ocean environment covering chemical, physical, and biological oceanography. Topics to be covered includes origin of the oceans, basic navigation, marine geography, plate tectonics, heat budgets, climatology, meteorology, winds, currents, waves, tides, productivity, and fisheries. The course also includes a recitation module in which the students will participate in lab exercises and field trips, and learn about how to develop and teach material for grades 9-12 programs in ocean science. (4 credits)   
Peace Education    TBA    School of International Service: Peace and Conflict Resolution    Explores conflict, peacemaking, and conflict resolution from various perspectives and prepares teachers with conflict resolution and change skills to participate actively and creatively in building a global society based on peace, justice, and nonviolent resolution of conflicts in schools. (3credits)