Presented by the OIA Area Studies Centers:
2026-2027 K-14 Global Fellowship Program
"Global Classrooms: How Students Learn Around the World"
November 14, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm Eastern Time (online)
Education in East Asia
Motoko Aikiba
Florida State University
To register for the Nov. 14 only program, please register here.
Cohort Application: Applications for 2026-27 are now closed, please check back in spring 2027 for information on the 2027-28 program.
The Area Studies Centers at Ohio State are pleased to host the 10th annual Global Fellowship Program! This year's theme invites educators to explore how teaching and learning take shape across diverse cultural, political, and social contexts. By stepping inside classrooms from Africa, East Asia, Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, participants will examine how different societies structure curriculum, assessment, language instruction, arts education, and student well being. The program highlights both longstanding educational traditions and emerging innovations, offering teachers a comparative lens for understanding global approaches to schooling. Through regionally grounded case studies, educators will gain insight into how students learn, collaborate, and thrive around the world — and how these global perspectives can enrich their own classrooms.
Format
This program will consist of one pre-program orientation in early September, 4-5 regional topic lectures during October through March, and one pedagogy session in April. Sessions will take place on select Saturdays during the academic year from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST online via Zoom.
Eligibility
The 2026-27 program is FREE, virtual, and open to pre- and in-service K-12 educators, community college educators, and K-14 administrators. This year's cohort size will be limited to 30 participants.
Requirements
Participants are expected to attend all sessions in order to receive CEUs/contact hours. Any missed sessions without prior notice will result in a reduction of CEUs/contact hours.
Benefits
Teachers who participate in the program receive:
- Curricular resources
- Pedagogical support
- Continuing Education Units
Accessibility Accommodations
If you have any questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact contact Alicia Baca (baca.31@osu.edu). Typically, a two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.
Education Standards
The 2026-27 Global Fellowship Program will be covering the following Ohio learning standards. This section will be updated as the regional subtopic sessions are finalized.
Educators from ALL states, backgrounds, and disciplines are welcome in this program as multiple perspectives help us to see and learn about the world around us in different ways. This list only aims to compile learning standards in our state that will be covered throughout.
This program is organized by the Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies in partnership with the Center for African Studies, the Center for Latin American Studies, the East Asian Studies Center, and the Middle East Studies Center.
