One Student Teaching Possibility- In Australia
Student Teaching in Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast
SUNY Fredonia’s student teaching program at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is a 9-week program that includes:
- Two courses in a four-week program in which students take specialized courses: Australian Education and Australian Curriculum Studies. These courses have been designed to prepare students for their experience in Queensland schools.
- Time for travel
- Thirty-five day student teaching placement in unique coastal and rural settings*
*This student teaching program meets the requirements mandated by the New York State Education Department as well as by the State University of New York.
2011 Student Teaching Program Dates (tentative)
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Depart the US |
Late Dec./Early Jan. |
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Arrive in Brisbane |
January 8/9 |
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Orientation begins |
January 10 |
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Preparatory classes begin |
January 10 |
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Classes end |
February 4 |
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Student Teaching placements begin |
February 7 |
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Student Teaching placements end |
March 11 |
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Depart Australia |
Mid March |
Students may elect to stay on after the official end of the program, but must be sure to note their exact return date on their visa when applying.
Accommodation
Apartment style accommodations at Unicentral have been designed
specifically for students. Located a few minutes walk from the centre of
campus, the complex includes swimming pool, tennis court, games room and BBQ’s,
on-site management and 24 hour security.
The apartments each house four students who share a living area, kitchen
and laundry. Each student has a private
bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Internet connection and telephone. Study abroad staff will assist students
in making suitable accommodation arrangements. Living on the Sunshine Coast is
very affordable.
Passport and Visa Information
All students studying in
Australia must have a valid passport. Participating students will also have to
apply for a Working Holiday Visa. Information about the visa application and
process will come from the SUNY Fredonia International Education Center.
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Budget Estimate 2011 Program |
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$16,864.50 |
*USC Student Teaching Program Fee includes: instruction, housing, excursions, some meals, in country transportation
**Registration-Students must register for the spring semester for this program. Registration includes costs for the second student teaching experience in the USA when they return.
Important Links
- University of the Sunshine Coast– http://www.usc.edu.au/Students/International/
- Read about previous experiences
- Download this information
Contact for more Information
Dr. Daniel Dobey
E240 Thompson Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
1-716-673-4651
Application Deadline: September 15, 2010
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