International Opportunities in Education International Practicum Study Abroad (Education Abroad)
	International Practicum, Fall 2014   There are six opportunities to engage in an International Practicum (student teaching) experience each semester: at the Leighton Academy (N-11 years) or Ruskin Secondary School in Crewe, England, the elementary schools in Dublin (an Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Education experience), Colegio Menor, an international school in Quito, Ecuador, the schools of Belize or one of the laboratory schools on the campus of the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan (Rio Piedras campus).  We are sending students to our newest partner, the Hong Kong Institute in Education this fall - our first students going to Asia to student teach.    This is a one quarter (typically seven - eight weeks).  We will determine which quarter you 'go out' - this past fall most students went out 2nd quarter.  You must make application for this experience as you would for your Massachusetts school practicum – applications are due for the spring by October 1st, for the fall, by February 1st.  You must have met practicum (coursework and all required MTELs) eligibility through your department.  Note that application dates may vary department by department.  Participants will be selected by representatives of the College of Education and Allied Studies. One opportunity is at the Leighton Academy (N-11years) or the Ruskin Secondary School (11-18 years) in Crewe, England, about 45 miles south of Manchester.  The Leighton Academy holds the international School Award, provided by the British Council.  Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has a campus at Crewe; you would live in the residence halls at MMU/Cheshire. In spring 2013, for instance, we had three undergraduates - secondary education (chemistry), Dual license and special education - in Crewe. Another opportunity is in San Juan at one of the laboratory schools (university schools) associated with and on the University of Puerto Rico campus.  Some knowledge of Spanish would be beneficial - you would teach (in English) in an ESL classroom.  This past fall, 2012, we had two undergraduates in Elementary Education and one graduate student in San Juan.  This fall, we have three students (two dual license students doing their inclusion setting there and one early childhood student teacher) undergraduates in the schools (St. Brigid's Girls School) in Dublin.  This opportunity is associated (and you live on campus) with the Marino Institute of Education. Two of our newer opportunities are to go to Belize and to Quito, Ecuador.  In Belize you will be in the schools and living on San Pedro Island.  This fall we have a dual license student, and an elementary and a early childhood major in Belize.  In Quito you will be teaching (and living with a host family) at Colegio Menor, an international (interestingly, the most 'American' of the schools we work with) school.  This past year we've had a music major and an English major go to Menor.  This fall we have three elementary ed majors and one secondary English major. This fall we have the opportunity to go to the Hong Kong Institute of Education and student teach at an international school in Hong Kong.  Yes, very exciting! For special educators or Dual majors, this will be your ‘inclusion’ experience.  Note that we very much encourage applications from those preparing to be middle or high school teachers - this program is NOT limited to those in the early grades. For more information, please review the application and supporting materials below - for further information please contact Dr. Robert MacMillan at rmacmillan@bridgew.edu. Information Gathering and Meetings -- You need to complete the application below to begin the information and selection process.  You will send the application to Dr. MacMillan at the aforementioned email address. Note that you will need a letter (or email) of support from a member of the faculty. Over the course of the year we will have Bridgewater State students who have already completed their international practicum share their experience with those who are interested in the experience.   We can connect you with students who have gone away so that you can talk with them about their experiences. We work cooperatively with Ms. Alida Gomez (email at alida.gomez@bridgew.edu (Office of Study Abroad) whose office is located in the Minnock Center for International Engagement in Maxwell Library.  The Study Abroad's website is http://www.bridgew.edu/StudyAbroad/ - for specific information go to the 'programs' link.of We do have scholarships available!://bsuteaches.edublogs.org/ Go onto our Blog http://bsuteaches.edublogs.org/ and read about our student's experiences.  road Programs at Bridgewater State.  Her office will assist you in specific travel questions and arrangements.
		Application and estimated cost of the experience (note: you will need to make application to your department to student teach and you are to make CLEAR that you are exploring the possibility that you will do one quarter of your experience in an international setting; in effect you will make three applications 1)  to your department, 2) to Dr. MacMillan and 3) to Study Abroad) University of Puerto Rico (UPR)                                                     San Juan
	Students are teaching in schools that are located on the University of Puerto Rico's Rio Piedras campus.  PowerPoint Presentation, Fall 2009 PowerPoint Presentation, Fall 2010 Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)                      Manchester and Crewe, England
		Students were teaching at the St. Mary's Primary School (affiliated with the Catholic Church) in Crewe, England.  We are now at Leighton Academy and the Ruskin Secondary School in Crewe.  Students live at MMU Cheshire in Crewe, England. St. Mary's Primary School PowerPoint Presentation, Spring 2009 PowerPoint Presentation, Spring 2010 PowerPoint Presentation, Fall 2010 another PowerPoint Presentation, Fall 2010
	Additional Opportunities -   Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE)                                - Link to Bridgewater State's exchange program - study abroad for a semester   Link to HKIE's International Office
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