International Opportunities in Education International Practicum Study Abroad
	International Practicum, Spring 2010   There are two opportunities to engage in an International Practicum (student teaching) experience this spring, either at the St. Mary’s Primary School in Crewe, England or one of the laboratory schools on the campus of the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan (Rio Piedras campus).  This is a one quarter (typically seven - eight weeks), six credit experience that begins at the start of the semester (third quarter). You must make application for this experience as you would for your Massachusetts school practicum – applications are due October 1, 2009.  You must have met practicum eligibility through your department.  Participants will selected by representatives of the School of Education and Allied Studies. One opportunity is at the St. Mary’s School in Crewe, England, about 45 miles south of Manchester.  Manchester Metropolitan (MMU) has a campus at Crewe and you would live in the dorms at MMU/Cheshire. This fall we have one  undergraduate (in SPED) and one graduate student (El Education) at St. Mary’s. Another opportunity is in San Juan at one of the laboratory schools (university schools) associated and on the campus at the University of Puerto Rico.  Some knowledge of Spanish would be beneficial.  This fall we have two students, one undergraduates in Early Childhood and one post baccalaureate in Elementary Education in San Juan.  For special educators or Dual majors, this will be your ‘inclusion’ experience.  You will return to Massachusetts to complete your practicum requirement in the second quarter of the spring term. 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. Bob MacMillan at rmacmillan@bridgew.edu. Information Gathering and Meetings -- You need to complete the questionnaire to begin the information and selection process.  You will send the questionnaire 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. In late October we will have Bridgewater State students who have already completed their international practicum share their experience with those who will are interested in the experience.  We will work with Ms. Susan Rachouh (susan.rachouh@bridgew.edu) in the Office of Study Abroad located in the Maxwell Library.of Study Abroad Programs at Bridgewater State.  Her office will assist you in specific travel questions and arrangements. Note:  In addition to Crewe, England and San Juan, Puerto Rico, we are currently in discussions with schools in Chester, England, Belize and Quito, Ecuador.  For more information, please contact Dr. Bob MacMillan at rmacmillan@bridgew.edu.
		Application (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) Timeline (when papers are to be submitted) Costs (for the experience) 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.  "Frequently Asked Questions" PowerPoint Presentation Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)                     Manchester, Didsbury and Crewe
		Students are teaching at the St. Mary's Primary School (affiliated with the Catholic Church) in Crewe, England.  Students live at MMU Cheshire in Crewe, England. St. Mary's Primary School "Frequently Asked Questions" PowerPoint Presentation
	Study Abroad, Intersession and Spring 2010 Cape Verde (intersession 2010) Egypt (January 2-16, 2010) Hong Kong - Hong Kong Exchange; students enrolling for the full semester.  As exchange students, they pay their home tuition to Bridgewater State, and then room and board abroad.  The spring semester exchange program to Hong Kong Study Abroad is now accepting applications.  Students earn 12 or 15 credits with our exchange partner at the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE).  The exchange is available for all majors in education as well as non-education majors.  All courses are taught in English.                                                                                                                                          Belize (Take a Break (January 2010) and for more information, website and email) Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Study in Canada - Study for one semester or for the entire year at any one of twelve colleges and universities in Canada on a fellowship through the Killam Foundation.   The student pays tuition and fees at  Bridgewater State and will receive $5,000 to cover expenses each semester in Canada.  Applications are due January 22, 2010.  Contact susan.williams@bridgew.edu for further information.
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