Professional Development | Informing educators and bringing new ideas into the classroom |
Current Workshops
- 2012 EU Center Workshop
The European Union and Why it Matters for the Midwest
South Bend
- WEST will be holding professional development opportunities throughout the year. To stay informed about these events, please join our K-12 educator listserve.
Past Workshop Topics
- 2011 EU Center Workshop
The European Union and Why it Matters for the Midwest
Indianapolis | Cincinnati - 2011 WEST Summer Language Teacher Workshop
Using Drama Pedagogy for Language Learning - 2010 International Studies Summer Institute
The Center for the Study of Global Change’s International Studies Summer Institute (ISSI) is a residential institute for educators of grades six and above. At the institute, educators gain an understanding of international issues facing the world today and learn about innovative ways to bring international issues to their classrooms. Upon completion of the institute, participants will receive materials including Graham Pike and David Selby’s In the Global Classroom, a flash drive with numerous electronic resources, and print resources, among others. We welcome applications from educators in the United States and abroad. - 2010 WEST Summer Language Teacher Workshop
Incorporating Culture in the Language Classroom: Seeing Western Europe through the Visual Arts
- 2009 WEST Summer Language Teacher Workshop
Incorporating Culture in the Language Classroom: Exploring Cultural Identity and Music - 2008 WEST Theater Workshop: The Diary of Anne Frank
- 2008 EU Center Workshop: The European Union and Why it Matters to Indiana
- 2007 WEST Summer Teacher Workshop: Incorporating Culture in the Language Classroom: Islam in Europe
- 2007 WEST Theater Workshop: Le theatre du grand guignol
- 2006 WEST Summer Language Workshop: Using Film to Incorporate Culture in the Language Classroom



