Transcript University of Northern Iowa - St. Cloud State University

University of Northern
Iowa
Out of State and International Student
Teaching…
A World of Opportunities !
The Mission of the Program…
► To
develop cross cultural competencies that
will enhance the student’s professional
teaching abilities through an international
student teaching experience
“Students First”
► At
the University of
Northern Iowa, we
believe that
students have the
ability to make wise
choices with
regards to their
future careers.
You can choose…
► …go
as an individual,
…or with a group
► …go
to an established site,
…or be a trailblazer
► …go
to a site that you request,
…or to a site that has requested you!
American / International Schools
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Private K-12 college preparatory schools
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Multi-cultural student body and faculty
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English is language of instruction
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Austria, Aruba, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada,
Ecuador, Egypt, France, Holland, Honduras, Greece, India, Italy,
Japan, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Tanzania, Thailand, Scotland
Host Country Schools
► English
Speaking
Countries
► Public
school
neighborhood
► Australia,
England,
Ireland, New Zealand,
Scotland
Native American Schools
► Located
in the US, in areas with large Native
American populations
► Administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Tribal Agencies, Charter Schools, Public Schools
► Located both on and off reservations
► Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington
Who Can Participate?
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Any teacher education major student in good standing
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English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Elementary Education
School Counseling
Special Education (limited)
K-12 endorsement areas:
Music, P.E., Art, Drama,
Library / Media
Speech Pathology
ESL Education
Foreign Language
Getting Started…
Go to: www.uni.edu/stdteach/centers/int/index.htm
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Letter of eligibility from the Director of Student Teaching at
your university stating you are eligible to complete student
teaching.
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A copy of the application that your
university uses for student teaching
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Name, address, phone, email
& fax of the contact person at
your university
Getting Started, cont…
Build a website:
► Photo
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Resume
► Two
letters of
recommendation
► UNI
Application
Getting started, cont…
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Personal and Professional Information Form (for all other
schools)
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Waiver of Liability Form
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$750 deposit
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$750 remaining balance due within 30 days of accepting a
placement (SCSU pays $434 of this balance)
The Student’s Responsibility
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Submit application to:
Leigh Martin
University of Northern Iowa
Office of Student Field Experiences
507 SEC
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0617
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Submit all electronic forms to
[email protected]
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Deadlines are:
 September 30 for Spring placements
• January 30 for Fall placements
Student’s Responsibility, Cont.
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Screening Interview by phone
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Exit Interview by phone
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Housing arrangements
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Travel Arrangements
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Passport / Visa / Vaccinations /
Background Checks
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Submit all academic work to UNI
coordinator
Student Support
► On-site
supervisor
 Local university contact
 Administrator
 Retired teacher /
administrator
► UNI
Coordinator
 Academic work
 Bi-Weekly Observations
 Bi-weekly Reflections
 Midterm / Final
Conference
 Recommend grade to
home university
Jennifer Kiehl
Art Education, SCSU
American School of Yaoundé
Cameroon
► “My
decision to come to Africa was one of the best
I've made. It has helped me feel more comfortable
in mixed culture situations, enriched my sense of
non-European art and simply brought me back
down to earth. Living in the United States for so
long can really warp your sense of reality. It
reminded of what is really important in life.”
Jennifer Kiehl, Art Education
American School of Yaounde, Cameroon
Karen Hall
ESL & Elementary
Education
Grace International School
Thailand
► “This
5th grade class is
quite different than any
class I have ever worked
with! They are from all
over the world! I have
students from Germany,
England, Korea, New
Zealand, Australia,
Thailand and the U.S. I
absolutely love it! They
are diverse in
backgrounds, however,
they are still kids and
they have the same
struggles and fun the
world over.”
Taryn Stein
Elementary Education
Kayenta Community School
Arizona
► "I
am different because I am not a casual
observer--I have torched my presumptions, reset
my inhibitions, and actually lived among the
Navajo--teaching their children and participating in
a culture of tradition and dignity that is as
complex as it is majestic."
For More Information Contact:
Office of Student Field Experiences
SEC 509
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0617
Phone: 319-273-2202 Fax: 319-273-7298
Leigh Martin
319-273-3393