Application Deadline: May 17, 2024
The EU-K12 Bootcamp program provides K-12 teachers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the European Union, transfer that knowledge to the precollegiate curriculum, and network and collaborate with other educators across the country. During the program, teachers will study the EU from social science, humanities, and STEM disciplines and receive assistance in developing lesson plans and course modules, including access to UF online resources.
Dates: June 8 – June 28, 2024
Duration: Three weeks
Location: Online
Eligibility: US K-12 educators
Program Benefits
- $500 honorarium
- Access to UF resources
- Networking opportunities with teachers and scholars
- Support for internationalizing K-12 curriculum and incorporating European Union content into precollegiate education standards
Program Activities
Opening Conference
The half-day conference includes a welcome from the Center, program overview, meeting with the UF European Studies Librarian, and general introduction to the European Union.
Webinars
Over the course of three weeks, nine webinars will be held on European Union-related topics, three webinars each week one each focused on social science, humanities, and STEM. Participants must attend at least 6 of the 9 webinars, and at least one from each category.
The webinars will be led by UF faculty, staff, and guest speakers. Each webinar will include a round-robin discussion between speakers and teachers on incorporating content into the K-12 curriculum standards.
Lesson Plan Workshop
The workshop is a half-day conference to present near final lesson plans, receive feedback before final lesson plans are due, and reflect on incorporating new content learned into the curriculum.
Program Requirements
All program participants must complete the following to receive the stipend and certificate of completion:
Attend opening conference
- Participate in 6 out of the 9 webinars, and at least one in each category (social science, humanities, STEM)
- Present lesson plan or course module during closing workshop
- Submit final, completed lesson plan or course module
- Lesson plans and course modules will be shared on the EU Bootcamp website and other CES teacher resource pages.
- Create 1 blog post or article for the CES biennial newsletter or program website.
