Course

Bibliography

One of the requirements of the course is to read one adult book about the culure, history, and/or educational tradition of New Zealand and one children's or young adult title.  A short bibliography has been provided to give you some ideas, but don't feel limited by this list.  Put the summary and reflection on each book in the LibGuide before the trip (May 12)   While in the past, most people have submitted written reflections, feel free to explore other options.  We'll use the LibGuide to share your book reflections on this page and  a summary of your logs and your project on your own LibGuide page.

Some sample reports from previous years are provided below.

Course Requirements

This 6-credit graduate course is designed to give participants an opportunity to:

  1. Observe and participate in an overseas school.
  2. Experience the family life of a colleague from another country.
  3. Gain an international perspective on the process and purpose of schooling.
  4. Encourage and promote intercultural and international understandings and acceptance.
  5. Expand their pedagogical repertoire, improve their cross-cultural communications skills, and develop a greater understanding of others.
  6. Expand or refine their personal philosophy of education.
  7. Enhance the international understanding of both their host and home school students.

Students may take the course on a conventional grade or pass/fail basis. Requirements to receive a grade of B or PASS are detailed in the attached file. To get an A students must complete a project dealing with some aspect of the education or culture of the host country with the approval of the instructor.  All projects are due August 3.

Subject Guide

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Eileen Schroeder
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