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 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 40) for EDE 4942.
Travel begins on a Saturday, Day 1, with arrival at Montego Bay airport and then travel to Negril. Students travel to local schools Monday-Friday, for Days 3-7. On Days 8-9, students spend time in Negril before returning home on Day 10.
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Course overview
Please review the syllabus for this course offering:
Prerequisites:
- Enrollment in College of Education
- Disposition Form
- EDE 4304
- EDF 3214
- RED 3309
- RED 4511
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 trip lead faculty, Cher Gauweiler, 727-712-5420.