International Community Engaged Learning Opportunities Faculty of Education October 31, 2017

COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING SERVICE Students enter communities to SERVE (not fix/diagnose/ improve) and work WITH community members). CAPACITY Focus on building capacity and helping to bridge organizational gaps. REFLECTON At the core of the learning approach is intentional facilitated reflection to help students achieve deep learning. RECIPROCAL Voice and power are shared; knowledge/ products are generated collaboratively; joint ownership; personal growth for all

International Community Engaged Learning International Education Study Abroad Falls at the intersection between CEL, Study Abroad and International Education and includes: Learning about international topics Learning in an international setting Full immersion by serving alongside the community International CEL

6 Principles of International Community Engaged Learning Community-driven service Reflective practice Intercultural exchange Deliberate & Demonstrated Learning Exploration of Global Citizenship Attention to Power & Privilege

~ Ron Moffat, Director – San Diego International Student Centre Global Ready Graduate “a person with a grasp of global systems, global issues, the dynamics of how things are interrelated and interconnected in the world, and how society can best address global issues” ~ Ron Moffat, Director – San Diego International Student Centre

Outreach360 – Dominican Republic Outreach360 is deeply embedded in the community of Monte Cristi and aims to live in a world where every child is able to access a college education or be gainfully employed as they reach adulthood. It is critical to Outreach360 that individuals have choice in their lives.   In Monte Cristi, teacher candidates will work alongside local teachers, in schools with whom Outreach360 partners, to provide English language instruction to local youth. Teacher candidates will be involved in curriculum development, lesson planning and instructing in the classroom. Outreach360 wants teacher candidates to bring their own unique interests and hobbies to the program. For example, you have a background in dance, and want to teach the lesson using kinesthetic activities, that is encouraged.

Outreach360 – Dominican Republic Dates: April 3-27, 2018 Cost: $1725 USD Includes: Ground Transportation Accommodations and Food Excursions Travel Insurance Additional: Flights purchased independently Immunizations, as directed Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2017 Minimum: 10 students (max. 15)

Amizade – Germany & Poland Amizade has been partnering in Poland and Germany since 2004, and has designed credit-bearing, alternative breaks, and lifelong learning programs with dozens of universities and community groups.   This program is designed to be expose educators to non-traditional environments that have some education element. Through visits to historic sites in Germany and Poland, the participants not only learn about the Holocaust, but become a stronger part of the community committed to remembrance and bearing witness. With service projects scattered throughout the experience, the main service component will be for teacher candidates upon their return and in the classroom; how are you educating youth, and those around you, about the Holocaust?

Amizade – Germany & Poland Dates: April 3-27, 2018 Cost: $4304 – 5304* (depending on #s) Includes: Ground Transportation Accommodations and Food Excursions/Site Visits Travel Insurance Additional: Flights purchased independently Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2017 Minimum: 7 students (max. 15) *This cost was based on a 28-day experience and will decrease slightly as it is now a 25-day experience

Application Process Submit AFE Proposal online before November 27 Deposit will be due December 4 (through Student Account) If more teacher candidates apply than space allows, priority will be given to teacher candidates in the International Specialty. If there are still more applicants than space, decisions will be based on the strength of the application

Funding Available International Community Engaged Learning Award* Global Opportunities Award Fairmount Foundation International Learning Bursary *more information forthcoming