Young Tibetan Children on Pilgimage display a photo of the Dalai Lama (Credit: J. Garfunkel)
Tibet Education Network (TEN) at Global Source
is a unique, independent educational outreach project that
fosters and supports the study of Tibet in elementary, secondary
and community-based education. Since 1994, TEN has been building
bridges between the world of education and the world of Tibet
and between classrooms and communities, and served thousands
of educators in North America.
TEN helps
educators and students frame the study of Tibet to meet their
teaching and learning objectives, and works across disciplines,
standards, and settings. TEN approaches the study of Tibet
as model for global, social and cultural education, bridging
community and classroom with authentic voices from broad base
of source material representing multiple perspectives and
curricular avenues.
The work of TEN has been acclaimed by leading
scholars, expert, and practitioners in the fields of education
and Tibet. In 1998, Tibet Education Network received the Human
Rights Day Award from the Seattle Chapter of the United Nations
Association.
Whats New!
Where is the study of Tibet in your curriculum?
Interested in guided and independent study opportunities to grow and deepen your professional repertoire around the study of Tibet?
Tap into the comprehensive professional and curricular resources of Tibet Education Network, and have access the largest library on the study of Tibet in K-12 education,
right here on Bainbridge Island. This is an opportunity to custom shape a program to meet your professional needs, build knowledge, and gather resources in a supportive
setting and take your curriculum to the next stage of development.
If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact us or call 206-780-5797 r call (206) 780-5797. |
TEN Curricular Resources
for K-12 Education
Why Teach and Learn about Tibet?
Curricular Ideas
Timeline of Tibetan History
Where is Tibet?
Questions for the Study of Tibet
Glossary of Political Terms
Words for Reflection
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More Resources
for K-12 Education
Grades K-4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Tibet by Topic
Videography
Periodicals & Discography
Suggested Resources for Educators
Tibet Related Websites |
Programs and Projects
Professional Development
Student Programs
Special Projects
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Prayer Flags on the Tibetan Plateau (credit J. Garfunkel)
