The Michigan State University College of Education, in partnership with the African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, hosted this fellowship for K–12 teachers. The program brought together classroom educators with MSU faculty and graduate students to explore connections between local and global perspectives through children’s literature.

The fellowship took place from February to April 2025, combining in-person sessions on MSU’s campus with virtual workshops. Throughout the program, participants engaged in collaborative discussions, developed teaching materials, and explored strategies for integrating global perspectives into their classrooms.

Participants received a $500 stipend, free books, and the option to earn 21 SCECH hours. The program was supported by U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant funding.

The MSU Broad Art Museum, in collaboration with the African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and the Center for Latin America & Caribbean Studies, presents an annual K-12 Teacher Fellowship for educators across all disciplines.

The MSU Broad Art Museum Teacher Fellowship: Global Art equips participants with skills and strategies to enhance students' learning. Situated amidst artworks from the museum's collection showcased in The CORE, this program provides student-centered approaches aimed at fostering critical thinking and curiosity about cultures worldwide. Through activities designed to enhance observation, imagination, and creativity, educators will enrich their capacity to integrate art into their teaching practices.

This fellowship, tailored for K-12 educators seeking to expand their expertise in writing and teaching, offers a unique opportunity for professional development.

The program was scheduled to run from November 2023 to February 2024. Participants had the chance to earn up to 20 SCECH credits and received a stipend of $500.

The program included in-person sessions at the MSU Broad Art Museum on November 12, January 20, and February 10, as well as a virtual session on December 2 via Zoom, with additional small group virtual meetings scheduled as needed.

The MSU Broad Art Museum, in partnership with the African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and the Center for Latin America & Caribbean Studies offers a yearly K-12 Teacher Fellowship for educators of all subjects. Participants in the MSU Broad Art Museum Teacher Fellowship build skills and strategies to broaden students’ understandings of the world. This program offers student-centered strategies designed to deepen critical thinking and curiosity about people around the world, while building skills of observation, imagination, and creativity.    

The Michigan State University College of Education, in conjunction with the African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, was delighted to present a unique opportunity for K-12 teachers in a previous event.

This fellowship provided a platform for collaboration between classroom teachers and a team of MSU faculty and graduate students. Together, they explored the intersection of local and global ideas through the exploration of children's literature.

Michigan State University's NCTA program previously brought educators together for engaging discussions centered around the artworks of Chinese artist Guanyu Xu and Korean artist Won Kim. The aim was to encourage dialogue on global issues and enhance understanding of art.

The program offered two workshops, allowing participants to attend one or both sessions with prior registration required. Michigan teachers had the opportunity to earn SCECHs for their participation.

Attendees of the August 9 session received complimentary materials and books, while the Zoom session on August 16 featured a special appearance by Guanyu Xu.

MSU Asian Studies Center collaborates with the Michigan Association for Korean Schools to offer the 2023 Workshop for Teachers of Korean on May 6, 2023.

MSU Asian Studies Center and Japan Council, Japan Foundation Los Angeles, and Japanese Teachers Association of Michigan sponsored the 2023 Workshop for Teachers of Japanese on May 13, 2023. Dr. Yoshiro Hanai from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh presented with a title on: Embracing learner variability through individualization and optimization: Concepts and strategies.

This workshop explored childhood across Asia, examining three captivating children's books. Participants delved into cultural beliefs, historical events, and character dynamics through thoughtful analysis. They discovered age-appropriate nonfiction resources for classroom integration. The workshop was suitable for educators of all grades, with a focus on K-6 teachers. Featured selections included: "Morning Sun in Wuhan" (China, ages 8-12), "The Library Bus" (Afghanistan, ages 5-8), and "Inside Out and Back Again" (Vietnam and USA, ages 9-12).

In this 2-hour workshop, Dr. Shuhan Wang introduced a newly developed framework and explored innovative ways of teaching and learning Mandarin language and Chinese cultures in today's dynamic global landscape. Participants developed useful tools for advocating their Chinese language programs.

Michigan State University Japanese Studies Program & Asian Studies Center and Japanese Teachers Association of Michigan extended their invitation to this free Zoom workshop to Japanese teachers in Michigan, the US, and worldwide. Dr. Mitsue Tabata-Sandom, lecturer in Japanese at Massey University of New Zealand led the workshop.

This interactive workshop invited educators to explore childhood experiences across Asia through the lens of children’s literature. Participants examined three featured books: Morning Sun in Wuhan (China), The Library Bus (Afghanistan), and Inside Out and Back Again (Vietnam/USA) to uncover cultural values, historical contexts, and character development.

Designed especially for K-6 educators but open to teachers of all grade levels, the workshop blended literary analysis with classroom-ready strategies. Attendees also received recommendations for age-appropriate nonfiction resources to support curriculum integration. This enriching session fostered cross-cultural understanding and provided practical tools for incorporating Asian perspectives into K-12 education.

Michigan State University's Asian Studies Center, in partnership with the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) at the University of Pittsburgh, hosted the Teaching Modern East Asia Summer Seminar from July 29 to August 2, 2024. This in-person, no-cost professional development opportunity brought together K-12 educators from across the region to explore the modern histories and cultures of China, Japan, and Korea.

The weeklong program included interactive lectures, engaging activities, and discussions with MSU faculty, all designed to help educators integrate East Asian content into a variety of subjects. Participants received a $300 stipend, $230 in classroom materials, the option to earn 30 SCECH hours (for Michigan teachers), and gained eligibility for future NCTA short courses and study tours. This enriching seminar equipped teachers with resources, content knowledge, and new strategies for bringing East Asia into their classrooms.

The Graphic Novels Teacher Workshop was held July 8–9, 2025 at the International Center (3rd Floor) at Michigan State University. This two-day workshop brought together K–12 in-service and pre-service teachers to explore strategies for teaching graphic novels focused on diverse global regions.

The program covered the history of comics in the United States and around the world, introduced key concepts in Comics Studies, and highlighted ways to effectively incorporate graphic novels into the classroom. Participants also engaged in conversations with scholars and creators and received teaching guides and additional classroom resources from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Michigan K–12 teachers who completed the program received 16 SCECHs, along with a $500 stipend and graphic novel resources upon submission of required lesson plans.

The workshop was organized by Michigan State University’s African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s African Studies Center, East Asia National Resource Center, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and Center for Southeast Asian Studies.