College of Education Study Abroad
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The purpose of the program is to provide firsthand experience for UWG students to study education in China and interact with Chinese educators, teachers, and students at university and school levels. This program also provides great life-time opportunities to visit unique cultural and historical sites. The program will be based in Chongqing with Southwest University. Students will spend two weeks participating in lectures, classroom activities and cultural excursions, including the Three Gorges Museum and a cruise of the Yangtze and Jailing Rivers. Students will also spend time in the major cities of Beijing and Shanghai to learn from educational professionals, as well as experience cultural attractions, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Bund.
Trip dates were: March 14-24, 2019
Application was open until November 8,2018
Decision Date: November 14, 2018
Program Charge (excl. tuition): $3651
Open only to grad students & advanced undergraduates completing appropriate Counseling/SLP coursework
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology is collaborating with an established medical service program to provide Professional Counseling and Speech Language Pathology students with a service learning and cultural immersion opportunity in Quito, Ecuador. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates enrolled in these programs will work directly with vulnerable populations in Ecuador through the provision of mental health and speech language services, as a part of the students’ program of study. Students will provide these services in a variety of medical settings in both urban and rural areas of Ecuador.
Contact: Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, jwhisenh@westga.edu
Trip Dates were: May 10-18, 2019
Application was open until November 25, 2018.
Decision Date: December 3, 2018
Program Charge (excl. tuition): $2835
Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, specifically those majoring in cultural studies, education, and health & community wellness
Experience Belize by planning and teaching literacy and math based lessons in a local Belizean elementary school, exploring Caye Caulker, and participating in a variety of other educational experiences. Students will learn about the educational system in Belize, in addition to the country's culture, history, environment, and special programs. Boating, reef snorkeling, visiting Mayan ruins, the Belize Zoo, lunch in Belizean homes, cave tubing, zip-lining, and the Saturday market complete the culturally educational and diverse experience.
Contact: Gina Bradenburg, gbranden@westga.edu
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The program goals are as follows:
Gain insight into the daily life and routine of children and families in a country outside of the United States;
Develop pedagogical skills specifically related to educating diverse populations;
Be more marketable as a classroom teacher upon return;
Gain cross-cultural student experience for personal enrichment; and
Complete all learning objectives for ECED 4285.
Immersion in another culture will not only broaden the participants’ perspective of the world around them, but also extend their understanding of the socio-cultural diversity present in U.S. school settings.
This is a selective program. Applicants will be interviewed and will have their applications reviewed by both COE faculty and officials from our partner schools in Costa Rica (Marion Baker School and Colegio Monterrey).
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This study abroad to London serves two purposes: to provide our undergraduate seniors and graduate students with a more global perspective of education and to carry out a service learning project with Brighton Table Tennis Club. By participating, our students will have the opportunity to experience a broader cultural experience than they would through their course work.
Students will gain a broader perspective of education globally through visits to a suburban k-12 school (Patcham School) in Brighton and an urban college (University of Roehampton, Whitelands College) in London to interact with faculty, staff, and students. London/Brighton is an English-speaking area; yet there are many opportunities for multicultural experiences as a result of their large immigrant populations. Students will also take part in a service learning project with the Brighton Table Tennis Club, which is run by a former teacher (Tim Holtam, who is one of the teachers who interacted with our students on previous study abroad programs). He left his former teaching job to create and direct this organization to bring together orphaned immigrant students, people with disabilities, and citizens of all ages. At both school visits, students will be able to interact with faculty, staff, and students to learn more about the British educational system.