1. SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
International Education and International Organization Relations: Challenges of obtaining practicum opportunities By
Charlotte K. Mafumbo
UGANDA DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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2. SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
International Education and International Organization Relations: Challenges of obtaining practicum opportunities
A Brief History of International Education in Uganda
Types of international education
: Minimal evidence of international education.
: International education suffers political upheaval
1986- to date: Reinstating international eduction
1998: School for International Training introduces study abroad
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3. Study Abroad in Uganda 2007-2010
SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
Study Abroad in Uganda
Challenges of practicum placement
Bureaucratic nature of organizations
Nature of reports written in the past
Competition over resources
Clash in timetables
SIT successes and their repercussions
Practicum fatigue in organizations and in themes areas
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4. SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
How we have managed
Networking:
NGO Drop off
Constant reminders at orientation
Continuous reliance on our contacts
Post practicum research plans
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5. SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
Recommendations
SIT sponsorships and further research
Shared resources across programs e.g. practicum topics and best practicum/ISP reports
Proactive search for new practicum sites
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6. SIT: Study Abroad, Uganda Development Studies
Conclusion
I believe the challenges faced in practicum placement phase of the semester are not unique to Uganda. We need to put our heads together as a team to see how best to give our students the best experience.
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7. Alternative practicum opportunities
Caleb investigated the role played by faith based organization in the development of Uganda. He couldn’t do a practicum with an organization so he set up one for himself.
“Preaching at a local church”