PREPARING TO TEACH ABROAD CAPSTONE

CURRIC 274

Topics vary reflecting the specializations, expertise, and curricula of study-abroad programs.

CURRIC 418

Critically approaches a range of complexities entailed in teaching abroad. Power-knowledge relations in pedagogical acts of planning, implementation and reflection will be identified and analyzed. Several basic formats for lesson preparation will be introduced. A variety of teaching techniques for implementing lesson plans will be practiced with peers. Approaches for critically reflecting in verbal and written ways upon teaching/learning and power-knowledge relations integral to curriculum and instruction, student inclusion/exclusion, and cultural responsiveness will be surveyed.

CURRIC 435

Examines theoretical, pedagogical, and sociopolitical foundations for the teaching and learning of languages in U.S. schools.

CURRIC 366

Internationalizing education means both internationalizing our thinking and the ways we perceive the world, and internationalizing the field of curriculum and instruction. An introduction to various educational systems around the world, focusing on similarities and dissimilarities in what is taught. Discussions center on curriculum across cultures, and its relation to political systems and religions to build an understanding of diversity in societies and schools. Explores local and indigenous knowledge; the role of international agencies in comparing nation's school systems; the rise of private schools and universities; immigration and the changing borders of society and cultures in the curriculum; questions of sexuality and gender diversity; diversity of families and social exclusions and inequalities in elementary and secondary schools; as well as international opportunities for study with international and local speakers from multiple perspectives.

EDPOL 274

Topics vary reflecting the specializations, expertise, and curricula of study-abroad programs.