England: Student Teaching Practicum

Course Number/Name:  EDU 548 - International Student Teaching Practicum in England

Course Description:  SUNY Fredonia offers an international teaching practicum in cooperation with the University of Plymouth. This long standing program offers an opportunity for graduate students to live in Plymouth, England.  Students participate in a four-week teaching exchange in an elementary school to gain a greater awareness of the British education system.  The host classroom teacher determines actual teaching responsibilities; participants are encouraged to become fully immersed in daily instructional activities. School placements are made based upon age preferences and availability of supervising teachers. Students are expected to be prepared to teach about American culture, attend weekly seminars, participate in planned cultural and social events, and complete reading assignments about education in the United Kingdom.  Upon return to the United States, students will submit a scholarly project reflecting their professional growth from the experience.

Instructors:  Dr. Kathleen Magiera

Housing: University Residence Housing

Travel Dates: June 7 - June 28, 2013

Eligible Participants: The program is open to all candidates who have or are eligible for initial NYS certification at the time of departure. School placements in the U.K. are equivalent to U.S. grades Pre-K to 6. We do, however, accept applications from Adolescence Education majors. Each applicant will be considered based on their qualifications as well as the submission date of a completed information packet.

Cost: Summer 2013 Budget

Application Deadline:  Pick up and drop off applications at College of Education - Office of Student Services E259 Thompson Hall.  Applicants will be interviewed in early December.

Contact Information: Pick up an application or for additional info go to: College of Education, Office of Student Services E259 Thompson Hall 673-4768

  Pay the course fee with electronic check or credit card online. Payment of the course fee is due by February 15, 2012.