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EUnited Teacher Fellows Program

 

This fellowship aims to help teachers go deep with their knowledge of Europe and the European Union. It offers CES the opportunity to accompany teachers on their learning journey, and create lasting relationships with engaged educators. It will allow teachers to find new ways to infuse EU content into their classrooms, and in turn increase young people’s understanding of Europe and the EU.

8-Month Teacher Fellows Program

The EUnited Fellows Program consists of:

The Orientation is a two-day, intensive look at Europe, the EU and the Transatlantic relationship. The schedule includes:

  • Content sessions and meetings with UNC Faculty and Staff on specialized EU Topics
  • Sessions with the UNC European Librarian
  • A social media workshop
  • Pedagogy tips, lesson plan workshops, and Q&A
  • Film screening and discussion

Take a look at the EUnited 2020 Opening Orientation Schedule
Take a look at the 2021 cohort’s Opening Orientation Schedule

Fellows will participate in two webinars throughout the 8-month program. These webinars are intended to be sessions where Fellows can touch base with each other and with CES faculty and staff. The webinars will include:

  • Content sessions with UNC Faculty and Staff on important issues facing Europe, the EU, and the Transatlantic Relationship
  • Pedagogy and lesson plan tips, as well as open discussion.

Take a look at the 2020 cohort’s webinars.
Take a look at the 2021 cohort’s webinars.

Fellows will choose one Elective Event to attend that fits their own interests on Europe and the EU. This could be a lecture, conference, workshop, or similar kind of event. Events must be:

  • In-person
  • Pre-approved by CES Staff

Examples of Elective Events 2020 Fellows attended:
K-12 Workshop: AndalucĂ­a: History and Culture of Muslim Spain
Coronavirus: A view from Italy
D-Day 76 Virtual Event

Similar to the Opening Orientation, this conference is a two-day, intensive event that allows teachers to wrap-up their fellowship experience. The schedule includes:

  • Content sessions and meetings with UNC Faculty and Staff on specialized EU Topics
  • Follow-up sessions with the UNC European Librarian
  • Guided discussions, pedagogy topics, and lesson plan workshops
  • Networking with UNC Faculty, CES Staff, and other Fellows

Take a look at the EUnited 2020 cohort’s Closing Conference. Due to COVID-19, this conference was moved online.

Take a look at the EUnited 2021 cohort’s Closing Conference

The EUnited Program is free of cost to selected applicants.

Selected applicants will receive:

  • Mileage reimbursement for trips to/from the Opening Orientation and Closing Conference
  • Hotel accommodation & meals during the Opening Orientation and Closing Conference
  • $500 stipend

Who is eligible?

North Carolina K-12 Teachers

Selected Fellows must be able to:

  • Attend both the Opening Orientation and Closing Conference
  • Create and share a lesson plan
  • Publish 3 blog posts throughout the 8-month fellowship covering topics of specific interest to that Fellow

Questions?

Contact europe@unc.edu

EUnited is generously funded through a Jean Monnet Project of the European Union

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