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Short-term Practicum Information
Invest a few weeks, expand your opportunities Experiencing life in a cultural setting different from one's own does more than broaden one's perspective on life and education. It increases the ability to effectively educate students of different cultural backgrounds and prepare them to live and work in a global community. And it improves your ability to compete for teaching positions in private and government schools around the world. Course Credit Students can receive college credit or a certificate of participation by fulfilling the requirements of the short-term practicum. Introductory info/housing Following admission to the program, practicum students receive all the information they need to assure they will have a successful experience, including material about responsibilities, teaching assignments, travel, the host country, and types of accommodations. Cooperating schools advise and assist students in finding housing; participants are responsible for making arrangements for their room and board. Supervision The key person in this experience is the cooperating teacher in the school. This individual brings to life the professional aspects of the teaching experience through a willingness to share expertise with a practicum student, observe activities planned and introduced by the student, offer advice, and provide necessary professional and personal support. GST faculty visit the school to assure program effectiveness. Placements will not be made where adequate supervision cannot be assured. Cooperating teachers and GST faculty prepare final recommendations for the student's use. Student Responsibilities Students are responsible for arrangements and expenses associated with their own travel and room and board. No fee or salary is paid to the student while completing course requirements. Students are expected to fulfill classroom and program assignments and often assist in co-curricular and other activities in the school. Practicum costs and locations For information on fees, expenses, available locations, and the application process, please e-mail the director of Global Student Teaching at UMM. Additional costs include travel, room and board, sightseeing, personal expenses, and mandatory Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) insurance, arranged by program personnel. This insurance includes liability and international health coverage (medical expenses, emergency family reunion, accidental death & dismemberment, and emergency medical transportation). CISI insurance does not cover spouses or dependents of participants. If you need coverage for your traveling companion(s), we suggest you contact CISI for their recommendation about this type of insurance. Phone: (800) 303-8120; E-mail: cisiwebadmin@culturalinsurance.com. |
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