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Belize 2014: Explore Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Belize 2014: Explore Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. School of Education Campbellsville University. September 17, 2013 Dr. Beverly Ennis Dr. Sharon Hundley. Why an international field experience?. Global Perspective Cultural Competence Diversity Proficiencies

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Belize 2014: Explore Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

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  1. Belize 2014: Explore Cultural and Linguistic Diversity School of Education Campbellsville University September 17, 2013 Dr. Beverly Ennis Dr. Sharon Hundley

  2. Why an international field experience? • Global Perspective • Cultural Competence • Diversity Proficiencies • School Districts have students from diverse backgrounds-JCPS has more than 100 languages • Résumé Building • Job opportunities for students • 100% of WKU & UK students who completed part of student teaching in an international setting were hired as teachers following graduation.

  3. Belize – Explore Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Spring 2014 • Visit schools, orphanage, cultural sites • Field Experience Credit • Meet other education students at UB 10 Days – approximately $2,000 Make Plans NOW to Participate!

  4. Belize – At A Glance

  5. Location • Official education language is English • Has 5 major language and diversity groups (Kriol, Spanish, Garifuna, Mayan, Chinese) • Refugees and large immigrant population • Established contacts with schools, education professionals, church organizations. • Affordable • Service Opportunities Why BELIZE?

  6. Dr. Priscilla Brown Lopez – Dean UB School of Education University of Belize (UB) Pre-K Lab School

  7. UB Adopted Mayan School – Belmopan Queen St. Baptist Primary Belize City Light of the Valley Primary High School

  8. Feb. 28-Arrive Belize City, evening tour of city • March 1-Travel to Caye Caulker (view the world’s second largest barrier reef) • March 2-Church and travel to Belmopan • March 3-6-Field experiences in the schools (UB lab school, Kuxlin-Ha Mayan Primary, Belmopan Baptist High School) • March 7-Hosanna House, Blue Hole National Park • March 8-Travel to Xunantunich Mayan Ruins; Village Market; return to Belize City • March 9-Return to Kentucky Draft Itinerary-Spring BreakFebruary 28-March 9

  9. Nursery- ages 2 to 3 • Pre-Kindergarten – ages 3 to 4 • Infant 1 – 5 years • Infant 2 – 6 years • Primary includes: Strand 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 • High School begins around age 12 – 14 • Junior College begins around age 16 • Compulsory school attendance until age 14 • Must pass test to go to high school for placement • Students with special needs are educated separately but moving towards inclusion Education Levels

  10. Countdown to Belize 2014 • Application Process – Limited Airline capacity • First 25 applications with deposit • Waiting list started • Field Experience Credit – Related Courses • Payment Schedule • Handbook and Orientation Meeting • Take-Off – February 29, 2014 Interested? Next Steps

  11. Questions?

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