Teaching Comparative

AP Comparative readers wanted

This announcement was just made on the AP Electronic Discussion Group:

"The AP Program is now accepting applications for AP Comparative Government and Politics teachers to serve as Readers at the annual AP Comparative Government and Politics Reading to be held June 2-8 in Daytona, Florida.

"The AP Readings [in all subjects] bring together over 10,000 highly skilled AP teachers and college faculty to score AP Exams. AP Readers consistently report that the time spent reading, discussing, and evaluating student work alongside other accomplished educators represents the best professional development experience of their teaching careers. Readers are provided an honorarium of $1,555; travel expenses, lodging, and meals are reimbursed. Teachers can also receive certificates rewarding professional development hours and continuing education units (CEUs) for their participation in the AP Reading.

"Apply today by visiting: the AP web site for professionals.

"If you already serve as an AP Reader, encourage your colleagues to apply. Readers are particularly needed in the following subjects: Japanese Language and Culture, and World History, as well as Environmental Science, European History, Human Geography, Music Theory, Spanish, U.S. Government and Politics, and U.S. History."

I second the endorsement of the experience as a valuable professional activity. Chip Hauss has called the reading "a summer camp for grown ups."

AP course teachers who have at least 3 years of experience are eligible. People who have recently taught an introductory comparative politics or government classes at post-secondary levels are also eligible. Eligibility in other subjects also requires recent teaching experience in an appropriate introductory course.

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posted by Ken Wedding @ 6:54 PM