Program Description
Teachers selected for this scholarship program will be equipped with proven methods, resources, and tools to engage students in team-based community problem solving.
Teachers will learn how to design and teach real-world projects while implementing a 3-4 week learning experience for students to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence.
The cohort of Korda Global Scholars will be immersed in online training, coaching, and peer networking over a 6 month period.
Upon completion of the program, educators will earn a certificate.
Join a Cohort of Educators Who Are Excited About Being:
Innovators
Education changemakers eager to try new methods for teaching and learning
Learning Driven
Creating and leading educational experiences through the lens of what’s being learned by every student
Whole Child Centered
Skilled and knowledgeable in supporting whole child development of every child
Collaboration Oriented
Open-minded, generative and communicative in working with others
Actively Curious
Humble while continuously seeking new learning, perspectives, understanding and feedback
Community Minded
Actively committed to increasing wellbeing and justice in society, locally and globally
Participants Must Commit to all Program Activities including:
- Online Course (approximately 6 hours)
- Attend 4 Synchronous Cohort Sessions
- Small group coaching as needed
- Participation in an online discussion forum/community with other Global Scholars
- Video Journaling
- Implementation of a 3-4 week pilot project in your classroom with your students
Program Dates
APPLICATION DUE: November 27 2023
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS: December 1, 2023
PROGRAM START: December 13, 2023
SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS: December 13, 2023 | January 24, 2023 | February 21, 2024 | May 15, 2024 (9:30AM EST)
PROGRAM COMPLETION: May 2024
Eligibility
Participants must have a working knowledge of the English language as the materials and discussions will be in English.
Teachers must have access to the internet and a device in order to participate. The internet and device must have the ability for teachers to:
- Participate in online sessions via video conferencing (e.g. Zoom)
- Take the Korda Institute’s online Foundations Course
- Take photos/videos of class project
If selected, Teachers must have the ability to attend online synchronous sessions. Because Teachers will be joining from various time zones, these sessions may be during or outside of the school day.
You may apply with a teaching partner, teaching team, or individually.
Application
Applications for the next cohort will open in Spring 2024. Please add your name to the list if you’d like to be alerted when applications re-open.
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JOIN a cohort-based community of global educators
EXPERIMENT with new methods
DESIGN real-world projects
ENGAGE your students
