2021 SUPER Teacher Workshop Series

Call for Proposals

Alabama Humanities Foundation invites Alabama college and university faculty members to submit proposals for our 2021 SUPER (School and University Partners for Educational Renewal) Teacher Workshop Series.

Overview 

SUPER builds lasting relationships among Alabama’s higher education institutions, elementary and secondary schools, and the state’s historical and cultural organizations. SUPER fosters a collegial environment for Alabama’s teachers to engage and explore multidisciplinary approaches to the humanities at no cost to them or their schools. Through directed readings, writing exercises, and visits to Alabama’s many cultural and historic sites, SUPER increases Alabama teachers’ subject knowledge and boosts their confidence, enthusiasm, and effectiveness as educators. The content in these programs integrates directly with the Alabama State Department of Education’s Courses of Study. Upon completion of a SUPER workshop, teachers receive a certificate documenting hours earned toward professional development for submission within their own districts. SUPER programs are registered with ALSDE PowerSchool—Alabama’s Professional Development Tracking System.

Each SUPER Teacher Workshop requires at least 15 and can accommodate up to 25 educators from around the state. In 2021, our workshop series can be Multiple days or one-day workshop (s) held during the 2021 program year. The following individuals will find active participation in this series to be particularly beneficial:

•             4th-12th grade public and private school teachers, school librarians, and administrators who wish to expand and deepen their knowledge of a particular subject or theme within the humanities.

•             Teachers looking to increase their subject knowledge and their ability to translate that into accessible, grade-appropriate classroom exercises and experiences

•             Teachers interested in opportunities to join peers and distinguished professors in their field an intensive exploration of curriculum-relevant topics through directed pre-program readings, lectures, extensive analytical and critical discussions, film viewings, writing exercises, field trips and cultural experiences all while earning Alabama State Department of Education Professional Development CEUs.

Proposal Guidelines

Proposals should address the question of “How does this program benefit to teachers and students?” Lead scholars should clearly state the purpose of the program and how it fits within the Alabama State Department of Education’s Courses of Study for middle and high school. SUPERs are content-based enrichment for 4th-12th grade teachers, school administrators, and pre-service teachers. Pedagogical discussions may be incorporated but should not be the principal focus. AHF emphasizes reading prior to a workshop. 

The proposal should be clear and concise and must include the following:

Lead Scholar

•             Include name, title, and institution of higher education.

•             Workshop title (up to 12 words) and description (up to 100 words) that accurately reflects workshop content

Date

•             Creative, centrally located one-day workshops are strongly encouraged.

•             Proposals can also include workshops of 3 to 4 days in length.

Monday-Saturday is preferred.

Location

•             University or college campuses usually act as workshop hosts (providing that housing and dining facilities meet AHF’s requirements for SUPER).

•             Any proposed site or museum visit should include reasoning and cost per person

A detailed agenda including:

•             Brief descriptions of each session or activity (75-100 words each);

•             At least one learning objective that clearly describe what attendees will be able to demonstrate as a result of having attended each session. Each outcome must be measurable/observable (up to 25 words per objective).

Books or readings to be provided.

•             Include approximate cost, publisher, and ISBN.

•             Any supporting media that may inform the committee’s decision.

•             A rough program budget. Figures to take into account include:

•             Lead Scholar honorarium (for designing, planning, and coordinating with AHF staff, coordinating guest scholars, and leading the workshop): $400/day plus travel costs.

•             Guest Scholar(s) honoraria is determined according to the number of sessions led at the rate of$250/day: 1-2 sessions (1/2 day = $125), 3-4 sessions (1 day = $250), etc. AHF covers cost of travel.

•             Resource materials: total of $100 per teacher, excluding photocopied handouts.

Proposals are due by Saturday, October 31, 2020 by 11:59 PM, and should be submitted to Melanie Bouyer at mbouyer@alabamahumanities.org. There is a committee-reviewed process

for acceptance, and potential scholars will be informed of decisions by November 20, 2020. More information about the Alabama Humanities Foundation can be found at www.alabamahumanities.org/programs/superteacher/.

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