Mapae Grant Award
World History Digital Education Foundation [WHDE]
Korean War Legacy Foundation [KWLF]
The World History Digital Education Foundation and the Korean War Legacy Foundation are honored to have a cadre of dedicated educators sharing information about Korea and the Korean War to teachers throughout the United States. To recognize the outstanding work of these teachers, we created the Mapae Award.
The Mapae Award is based on the medallion used by officials of the central government during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The King’s hand-picked special officials, called “Eosa” (literally meaning the official dispatched by the King) traveled through regional areas on public duties and primarily prosecuted corrupt officials in the provinces. In most instances, the King secretly appointed Eosa, who were often the first prize awardee in Joseon’s national civil service examination called Gwageo. Eosa were given a medal, the Mapae, which identified their special status as the King’s appointed secret prosecutor and gave them the right to conscript horses for transportation to the provinces. Eosa with Mapae were allowed to have a special access to saddle horses kept at government-run post stations upon presenting their Mapae medal. The bearer of the medal, which was issued by a government agency called the Sangseowon (Office of Seals and Badges), was entitled to use the number of horses carved on the badge and was typically accompanied by a station attendant who guided him to the next station approximately 16 kilometers away. The attendant returned to his home station with the horse under his charge, while the traveler continued on his journey via other stations to his final destination.
Similar to the Joseon officials, teachers who have been awarded the medal will be provided resources, based on the number of horses on their medal, to help them share knowledge throughout the United States about Korean history, South Korea’s simultaneous rapid economic development and democratization, and the Korean War.
One Horse
Qualification
- Attend a WHDE or KWLF workshop and successfully complete all workshop requirements
Available Resources
- Up to $500 to host a workshop for at least 12 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials and/or room rental.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist in developing a workshop program.
Two Horses
Qualification
- Successfully complete a workshop or special project at the one horse level.
Available Resources
- Up to $1000 to host a workshop for at least 15 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials and/or room rental. Teachers at the two-horse level may use $250 of the grant funds as a personal honorarium.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist in developing a workshop program.
Three Horses
Qualification
- Successfully complete a workshop or special project at the two-horse level.
Available Resources
- Up to $1500 to host a workshop for at least 20 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials, room rental. Teachers at the three-horse level may use $350 of the grant funds as a personal honorarium.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist teachers in developing a workshop program.
Four Horses
Qualification
- Teachers at the four-horse level are trusted regular consultants for the foundation. All teachers at this level will go through an application and interview process.
Available Resources
- Teachers at the four-horse level will be tasked with special projects and will be given an appropriate budget to complete all tasks.
Five Horses
Qualification
- Teachers at the five-horse level are project managers who have shown excellent leadership qualities.
Available Resources
- Teachers at the five-horse level will develop special projects and workshops and will be given an appropriate budget to complete all tasks.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Veterans and Patriots Affairs and the Social Studies Educators Network of Canada for our annual World Congress of Teachers, 2023. This event serves to recognize the sacrifice of our Korean War veterans and the importance of teaching about the War’s legacy in our schools.
Participants in the World Congress will actively engage in the activities and instructional materials that have been developed to teach about the Korean War. This year’s event will celebrate the publication of a new curriculum book on Canada’s participation in the Korean War. Dignitaries from Canada and Korea will join teachers from Canada, the United States, and several other international UN Korean War participating countries to share ideas on how the Korean War can be taught in the classroom.
DATE
August 1st - 4th 2023
LOCATION
HILTON VANCOUVER METROTOWN
6083 McKay Ave
Burnaby BC V5H 2W7
Canada
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
● Currently teach social studies in Canada for grades 6-12
● Have a desire to learn and teach about the Korean War and its legacy
● Currently teach a course that could include instruction on the Korean War
● Interested in continuing the work completed at the conference through a fellowship or special project
● If accepted, teachers are required to type a transcript for one of our interviews, create a profile for THE 22, or write a lesson plan we can feature.
REGISTRATION
● $100 CAD Registration fee is required upon acceptance. WAIVED FOR CURRICULUM WRITERS
● Single occupancy hotel rooms will be provided from August 1st through August 4th. Rooms with two double beds can be requested, but not guaranteed. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is noon.
● Participants are expected to attend all meals and events. Guests are not permitted to attend any program-sponsored events/meals.
● All meals will be provided on August 2nd and 3rd. Meals will not be provided on August 1st & 4th. Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
FOUNDATION TASK
In order to participate in the World Congress, you are required to complete one of three tasks. You may complete the task before or after the event; however, you will not receive your travel reimbursement until the task is completed.
- Type a transcript for a Korean War Veteran Interview
- Write a lesson plan on the Korean War
- Create a profile for THE 22
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
For Canadian Teachers
● Up to $600 CAD reimbursement for travel will be provided (flight or mileage)- receipts must be submitted prior to --
● You will receive payment for your transportation after you submit the Foundation Task
● All flights must be economy class and you are responsible for your own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
● If driving, you are responsible for airport parking.
● Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
For US and other International Teachers
· World Congress participation will be on an invitation only basis.
NOTE: Travel reimbursements will be issued upon approved submission of a The 22 Veteran Profile or veteran interview transcript. More information about this requirement will be sent to all accepted participants.
EXPECTATIONS
● Participants are expected to bring a laptop.
● Dress for all events is summer business casual for all teacher workshops. The gala is semi-formal (jacket/tie for men/ dress or suit for women).
The Korean War Legacy Foundation is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Veterans and Patriots Affairs and the Social Studies Educators Network of Canada for our annual World Congress of Teachers, 2023. This event serves to recognize the sacrifice of our Korean War veterans and the importance of teaching about the War’s legacy in our schools.
Participants in the World Congress will actively engage in the activities and instructional materials that have been developed to teach about the Korean War. This year’s event will celebrate the publication of a new curriculum book on Canada’s participation in the Korean War. Dignitaries from Canada and Korea will join teachers from Canada, the United States, and several other international UN Korean War participating countries to share ideas on how the Korean War can be taught in the classroom.
DATE
August 1st - 4th 2023
LOCATION
HILTON VANCOUVER METROTOWN
6083 McKay Ave
Burnaby BC V5H 2W7
Canada
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
● Currently teach social studies in Canada for grades 6-12
● Have a desire to learn and teach about the Korean War and its legacy
● Currently teach a course that could include instruction on the Korean War
● Interested in continuing the work completed at the conference through a fellowship or special project
● If accepted, teachers are required to type a transcript for one of our interviews, create a profile for THE 22, or write a lesson plan we can feature.
REGISTRATION
● $100 CAD Registration fee is required upon acceptance.
● Single occupancy hotel rooms will be provided from August 1st through August 4th. Rooms with two double beds can be requested, but not guaranteed. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is noon.
● Participants are expected to attend all meals and events. Guests are not permitted to attend any program-sponsored events/meals.
● All meals will be provided on August 2nd and 3rd. Meals will not be provided on August 1st & 4th. Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
FOUNDATION TASK
In order to participate in the World Congress, you are required to complete one of three tasks. You may complete the task before or after the event; however, you will not receive your travel reimbursement until the task is completed.
- Type a transcript for a Korean War Veteran Interview
- Write a lesson plan on the Korean War
- Create a profile for THE 22
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
For Canadian Teachers
● Up to $600 CAD reimbursement for travel will be provided (flight or mileage)- receipts must be submitted prior to --
● You will receive payment for your transportation after you submit the Foundation Task
● All flights must be economy class and you are responsible for your own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
● If driving, you are responsible for airport parking.
● Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
For US and other International Teachers
· World Congress participation will be on an invitation only basis.
NOTE: Travel reimbursements will be issued upon approved submission of a The 22 Veteran Profile or veteran interview transcript. More information about this requirement will be sent to all accepted participants.
EXPECTATIONS
● Participants are expected to bring a laptop.
● Dress for all events is summer business casual for all teacher workshops. The gala is semi-formal (jacket/tie for men/ dress or suit for women).
The Korean War Legacy Foundation is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Veterans and Patriots Affairs and the Social Studies Educators Network of Canada for our annual World Congress of Teachers, 2023. This event serves to recognize the sacrifice of our Korean War veterans and the importance of teaching about the War’s legacy in our schools.
Participants in the World Congress will actively engage in the activities and instructional materials that have been developed to teach about the Korean War. This year’s event will celebrate the publication of a new curriculum book on Canada’s participation in the Korean War. Dignitaries from Canada and Korea will join teachers from Canada, the United States, and several other international UN Korean War participating countries to share ideas on how the Korean War can be taught in the classroom.
DATE
August 1st - 4th 2023
LOCATION
HILTON VANCOUVER METROTOWN
6083 McKay Ave
Burnaby BC V5H 2W7
Canada
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
● Currently teach social studies in Canada for grades 6-12
● Have a desire to learn and teach about the Korean War and its legacy
● Currently teach a course that could include instruction on the Korean War
● Interested in continuing the work completed at the conference through a fellowship or special project
● If accepted, teachers are required to type a transcript for one of our interviews, create a profile for THE 22, or write a lesson plan we can feature.
REGISTRATION
● $100 CAD Registration fee is required upon acceptance.
● Single occupancy hotel rooms will be provided from August 1st through August 4th. Rooms with two double beds can be requested, but not guaranteed. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is noon.
● Participants are expected to attend all meals and events. Guests are not permitted to attend any program-sponsored events/meals.
● All meals will be provided on August 2nd and 3rd. Meals will not be provided on August 1st & 4th. Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
FOUNDATION TASK
In order to participate in the World Congress, you are required to complete one of three tasks. You may complete the task before or after the event; however, you will not receive your travel reimbursement until the task is completed.
- Type a transcript for a Korean War Veteran Interview
- Write a lesson plan on the Korean War
- Create a profile for THE 22
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
For Canadian Teachers
● Up to $600 CAD reimbursement for travel will be provided (flight or mileage)- receipts must be submitted prior to September 15th.
● You will receive payment for your transportation after you submit the Foundation Task
● All flights must be economy class and you are responsible for your own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
● If driving, you are responsible for airport parking.
● Three nights of accommodations at the Hilton will be provided.
For US and other International Teachers
· World Congress participation will be on an invitation only basis.
NOTE: Travel reimbursements will be issued upon approved submission of a The 22 Veteran Profile or veteran interview transcript. More information about this requirement will be sent to all accepted participants.
EXPECTATIONS
● Participants are expected to bring a laptop.
● Dress for all events is summer business casual for all teacher workshops. The gala is semi-formal (jacket/tie for men/ dress or suit for women).