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NOTE: Program complete
Course: Aug 14-Dec 8, 2017
Travel: Nov 4-13, 2017
SPC College of Education students will volunteer in the public schools in Negril, Jamaica, for approximately 35 hours in a one-week period, through an organization called Great Shape!, Inc., that was established in 1988.
One of Great Shape’s programs is called SuperKids, an initiative to help improve literacy with Jamaican children. In addition, volunteers work with children in the areas of art, computers, music, and physical education. In the schools, College of Education preservice teachers will teach small and large group lessons, work side by side with Jamaican teachers and interact with children in a variety of activities throughout the school day. The experience would count towards part of the required practicum hours (up to 25) for EDE 4942.
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Available courses – Students must enroll in the course listed below during the fall 2017 semester in order to be able to participate.
Note: Students must confirm with an academic advisor that they meet all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in the course listed. Students receiving financial aid must confirm with a financial aid advisor whether their study abroad course will be covered by financial aid.
Professor: Cher Gauweiler
EDE 4942 Integrated Language Arts, Children’s Literature and Social Science Practicum 1 credit
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Jamaica program lead faculty, Melissa McAllister , 727-712-5205.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Jamaica, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Jamaica blog below.
As I awoke on the spotless comfy mattress surrounded by a plethora of over-sized pillows and vast number of sheets that the Sandals resort provided, I could not help but to realize how fortunate my life has been until date. The prior’s day encounter with the children at the local Jamaican schools deeply impacted my frame of … Continue reading Jamaican Experience by John Maya
Simply Amazing! Jamaica. A country of beautiful people. A country full of pride. A country overflowing with hope. A country in need of our help. After being here since Saturday, all while enjoying the resort-type lifestyle that seems apropos for the rich and famous and not for pre-service teachers, we ventured out into our first … Continue reading Am I here to teach them or are they teaching me something much more valuable? by William Dambrosio
Upon arrival in Montego Bay, Jamaica, I am quickly greeted by Dr. Gauweiler, Megan and Camille (my other classmates). Camille and Megan escorted me to the money exchange booth because I did not have a chance to exchange any currency before departure. When I exchanged money, it was interesting to see how many different denominations … Continue reading Jamaica: Arrival Day by Mary Matlick
Super Teachers + Jamaican SuperKids = Super Literary Success Travel dates: Nov. 10-19, 2012 Course dates: Aug. 20-Dec. 14, 2012 SPC College of Education students will volunteer in the public schools in Negril, Jamaica, for approximately 35 hours in a one-week period, through an organization called Great Shape!, Inc., that was established in 1988. One … Continue reading Jamaica: Education Practicum by Anna Faiola