International Opportunities in Education International Practicum Study Abroad (Education Abroad)
	International Practicum, Fall 2011   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, 2010.  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 five undergraduates - early childhood, elementary education and physical education - at St. Mary’s. 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.  This fall we have two undergraduates 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 Hadley Cheverie and Lisa McAdam Donegan (Director, Office of Study Abroad) whose offices are located in the Maxwell Library.of Study Abroad Programs at Bridgewater State.  Her office will assist you in specific travel questions and arrangements.
		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, Fall 2009 PowerPoint Presentation, Fall 2010 Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)                     Manchester, Didsbury and Crewe, England
		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, 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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