Teaching International Relations Program

Fall 2015OlgaTeachingInternationalRelationsProgram

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1Program RequirementsAttendanceTeam Activity PlanTeam Advisement Meeting with CALIS StaffFour Teacher Feedback FormsFour Session Reports

Credit is given at the discretion of the professor. Check with your professor for eligibility. One TIRP session counts towards one IR course.http://www.usc.edu/calis/

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5Political WorldEconomic WorldSocial WorldCultural WorldWhich world does slavery belong in?slavery5Looking at your factor sheet, which world does slavery belong in?6Political WorldEconomic WorldSocial WorldlaborclasscustomrightsslaveryWhich factors make slavery a part of all Four Worlds?factorsCultural Worldx7Political WorldEconomic WorldSocial Worldlaborclasscustomrightshierarchysegregationequitystatusprivilegecost of productionlegal systembeliefsidentityslaveryshared valuesWhich factors make slavery a part of all Four Worlds?factorsCultural Worldx8Political WorldEconomic WorldSocial Worldlaborclasscustomrightshierarchysegregationequitystatusprivilegecost of productionlegal systembeliefsidentityslaveryshared valuesWhich factors make slavery a part of all Four Worlds?factorsFactors are simultaneous yet distinct.A Four Worlds analysis of human factors enables students to easily illustrate detail & complexity.Cultural Worldx9Political WorldEconomic WorldSocial WorldCultural Worldwater Four Worlds of Water9Students need the factor sheet found on the CALIS Activities Database.Teaching TipsThink-pair-shareThink individually, pair with a partner, share your partners ideas with the classGreat way to start discussions!Group workRead aloud make a long article more interactive by asking students to alternate reading sentences/paragraphs, play different roles or parts, etc.Team members should walk around the class to check how groups are doing.Getting students engagedCold calling to foster participation ask students to create nametags and use them!Relate topics to students lives make connections!Dont oversimplify but keep at high school level try to identify what students already know and tailor lesson accordingly.

Sign-ups begin Thursday, September 10 @ 9:00 am They end Thursday, September 17 @ 5:00 pm or when classes are full.Each volunteer must sign up for themselves. Bring your schedule! Allow ample time for travel, parking and arrival to your classroom.Once you sign up, your commitment begins. The sign-up form is a contract.Team contact DriverTwo or three people per teamTIRP Sign-Ups!11

12Confirmation and First StepsConfirmation email will be sent Team Contact must contact team and call the teacherBefore your team meeting, visit: http://www.usc.edu/calis/Look at the search tag overviews to get an understanding of the topic and lessons your search tag will be included in the confirmation email13So youve signed up, contacted your teammates, and set up a meeting to discuss your plan.Whats next?

Team Activity Plan!Meet with your teammates to fill out a Team Activity Plan (TAP)Make it interactive - NOT lecturesRemember:Not every database item is an activity Not every activity is meant for an entire sessionA good TAP has a mix of analytical tools, cases, and role-plays or simulations

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Team Activity PlanTeam Advisement MeetingMeet with CALIS staff no later than a week before your teams first session.Be sure your team has planned out activities for all four sessionsCome prepared, with each member ready to participate.

Bring TAP form, teaching copies, AND student copies (digital copies wont work) of all the activities you are going to use make notes and highlightsWhat vocab are you going to go over?What sections are you going to emphasize?Are you planning to leave anything out?How long will each part of the activity take?IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR TEACHING AND STUDENT COPIES FOR ALL 4 SESSIONS, WE WILL TURN YOU AWAY.

Student Copy Sample

Teaching Copy Sample

Print out the guide version of the activityThen, mark it with your own teaching notesClass Sessions at the High School For copies/materials submit a Copy Request form at least two business days before you need themArrive at least 5 minutes before the class period beginsKeep in mind high schools have dress codesDont forget to bring/collect a Teacher Feedback form for each session and turn it in to the CALIS office within two business days of your session

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Teacher Feedback Forms

You are responsible for providing a copy to your teacher at the start of each session!You also must ensure the form is filled out, collect it, and turn it in to the CALIS office!23Report Guidelines In the handbook, there is a list of suggested questions to answer for your report The report must be at least 500 words (not including a title, name, heading, etc.)Each report is reviewed by CALIS staff and is evaluated based on contentInclude at least 3 specific examples of students participation The report is due THREE CALENDAR DAYS after the session you lose points for lateness

24TIRP WebboardThe link to the webboard can be found on our CALIS website: http://www.usc.edu/calis/Under the USC Students tab, click on TIRPTIRP Webboard Fall 2015Last day to register for the Webboard is September 24, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Prior to registering, read the directions on the webboard. Note: Your username is your first and last name (capitalize just the first letters of both) with spaces in between. (ex. Tommy Trojan) Keep in mind that the Webboard is public! Your teachers and professors can see it!

25PerformanceEvaluation

Your program commitment is for ALL FOUR teaching sessions.You need to be on time this affects your score

Attendance What Makes a Great TIRPer?Great energy and enthusiasm The lesson flowed very well and brought together the ideas and encouraged critical thinking and participation from the class Great job interacting with each of the groups. Excellent questioning and challenges of the students perspectivesGood extension of the concepts to the global community and to the school environment

TIRP Quiz Time!Q1: What items must your team bring to your Team Advisement Meeting? (3)Q1: What items must your team bring to your Team Advisement Meeting? (3)Team Activity Plan (TAP) Printed and marked up Teaching Copy of each activity Printed Student Copy of each activityQ2: What should your webboard username be?Q2: What should your webboard username be?Your username consists of your first and last name, properly capitalized with a space in-between. Tommy TrojanAlicia LiuKatie McDowellOlga MateosWRONG usernames:kmcdowellsoccergurllll4lyfe

We will delete youQ3: How many webboard reports out of 4 must you complete to earn full credit? Partial Credit?

Q3: How many webboard reports out of 4 must you complete to earn full credit? Partial Credit?

You have to complete 4 webboard reports to earn either partial or full credit. You will earn NO credit if you miss one or more webboard reports.Q4: Should you assign one team member to be in charge of each session?Q4: Should you assign one team member to be in charge of each session?NO! Team members must share equal responsibility for each session. Coordinate - make sure you split duties and evenly divide class time. Q5: When are webboard reports and teacher feedback forms due?Q5: When are webboard reports and teacher feedback forms due?Reports must be posted to the TIRP webboard within 3 calendar days of your session.

Teacher Feedback forms are due within 2 business days of your session to our office in THH 252. Well see you in the CALIS office on Thurs, September 10!THH 252