Why.Japan?
In the Spring of 2002 I applied for a grant through the Toyota International Teacher Program, a chance for 50 teachers across the United States to visit Japan and learn about business, education, arts, and culture. In return I agreed to bring what I learned back to Dondero.
What did I do differently after the trip?
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Students found opportunities to exchange writing informally with students from Japan. In addition, I brought some style ideas from Japanese culture into our Western writing. |
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My literature classes saw the addition of Eastern literature and thought. Lit. of the Western World saw a revision to a pilot course, Literature of the Non-Western World, reading works from ancient China and Japan up through modern works. AP English also read contemporary novels of Japan. |
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Model UN continues to pursue opportunities to work with Japanese youth in international debate. |