Preparing Globally-Minded Teachers
Immerse yourself in global education with 桃瘾社区's hands-on learning experiences in Ecuador, Cuba, and Italy. Develop the skills to inspire students and become a globally-minded teacher. Our faculty-led, international courses will enhance your academic experience with a cross-cultural focus for today's diverse classrooms.
Following the Footsteps of Early European Educational Thinkers
Ciao Italia! 鈥淔ollowing the Footsteps of Early European Educational Thinkers鈥 takes students to Florence and Rome, Italy, to explore educational philosophies in the European context. This course focuses on the Roman-Italian thinkers, such as Marcus Tullius Cicero, Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, Pietro Paolo Vergerio-the Elder, Maria Montessori, and Reggio Emilia. Students examine how Italian pedagogical thinking and approaches have influenced practices in the United States. As part of this journey, participants will visit cultural sites, attend college lectures, and engage with students in local Italian schools. And let us not forget to mention all the delicious Italian food!
Take a trip with Arianna Zahurudin
Take a trip with Arianna Zahurudin '22 and experience her educational journey abroad in Italy! Arianna documented all the highlights of the faculty-led course, 鈥淔ollowing the Footsteps of Early European Educational Thinkers,鈥 when she took over our .
Ecuador with a Cause: Service Learning & Cultural Program
Buenos Dias! 鈥淓cuador with a Cause: Service Learning & Cultural Program鈥 integrates civic engagement and service with cultural immersion in Ecuador. This seminar is designed for students who wish to provide service to others while acquiring global experiences that will enrich their personal, academic, and professional lives. Participating teacher candidates can tutor elementary children in a rural Ecuadorian school, learn the social and cultural heritage of Ecuador, study the historical and contemporary forces influencing Ecuador, visit cultural and historical sites, as well as participate in campus-based and in-country seminars. Through these travel seminars, our teacher candidates are able to reflect on their international experience and relate it to their future teaching or career.
隆Cuba Hoy! History, Culture, & Education
Experience Cuban society firsthand and dive into its rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned educational system. Our program offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into a country located a mere 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Through curated visits to cultural and educational establishments, engaging seminars, and dialogues with field experts, participants will develop a deeper understanding of Cuba's historical, social, cultural, and educational dynamics. Immerse yourself in Cuba's social and cultural heritage through a diverse array of cultural activities and visits to historical sites.
Learn more about our Faculty-Led Programs on the Study Abroad website.