Japan Summer Study Abroad in Education
Summer 2016
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Program Overview
This program is designed to provide the opportunity for students to
reflect about teaching and learning as they look at education through
the eyes of Japanese educators. Students will spend two weeks in Japan. The first week, consisting of intense, informed cultural immersion will
assist the students in becoming familiar with cultural aspects of Japan
that impact education. The group will stay together as we visit various
sights in Japan. Native Japanese educators will travel with the group. Conversation will focus on the culture and its impact on education. The second week, spent in Japanese schools observing and working
with Japanese teachers, will support students in understanding the
perspective Japanese teachers have chosen from which to work with
students and in reflecting about our perspectives toward education in our
country. Each group will have two or three native Japanese translators
with them as they travel to their school, while at the school, and as
they travel back to the hotel. Students will participate in collaborative
reflection groups sharing observations and exploring connections. Comparing educational practices of the two countries will further
facilitate this reflection and learning. Academics
Students may enroll in 3 hours or 6 hours of coursework. Undergraduate
students will be able to utilize their semester hours as electives or
as substitution for academic concentration requirements. Graduate
students will be able to use the hours from this course as electives or as
a substitute for the multi-cultural requirement in the core area of their
program.
EDN 350 - Comparative Education
EDN 581 - Comparative International Education
EDN 455 - International Ed. Field Exp.
EDN 592 - Seminar in International Education
Program Facts
Location(s):
Osaka, Japan (We will also visit sites in Kyoto and
Hiroshima)
Tentative Program Dates:
June 11 - 25, 2016
Program Leader(s):
Dr. Tracy Hargrove, Dept. of Early Childhood,
Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education,
Office EB 270, hargrovet@uncw.edu, 910-962-7395
Dr. Brad Walker, Dept. of Early Childhood,
Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education,
Office EB 244, walkerb@uncw.edu, 910-962-3718
Application Deadline:
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February 5, 2016
To apply log in at: https://itsappserv02.uncw.
edu/intprogapp/ and select your program of
choice.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at time
of application
Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for this program if
they meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Degree-seeking student
• Students must be admitted to the Watson
School of Education
• At least junior standing at time of participation
• Good judicial standing
• 2.5 GPA at time of application
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/international
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Program Activities and Features
Cost
Daily Itinerary:
Spring 2016 - Class meets on-line and face to face (16 hours)
Sat Jun 11 - Travel to Osaka, Japan (Arrive Sunday evening, Jun 12)
Mon Jun 13 - Visit Kyoto and temples and shrines
Tues Jun 14 - Travel to Nara; visit temple there; visit Minoo Falls
Wed Jun 15 - Travel to Hiroshima via Bullet Train; visit Peace Park
Thur Jun 16 - Visit Miya Jima Island, Kintaikyo
Fri Jun 17 - Visit Matsue Castle and Adachi Art Museum
Sat Jun 18 - Return to Osaka; Visit Naruto and cross Inland Sea
Sun Jun 19 - Travel to Tokyo, Visit Odaiba, Imperial Gardens and Museum
Mon Jun 2 - Visit Japanese high school, middle school, elementary school,
and preschool
Tue Jun 21 - Spend day in assigned school,
Wed Jun 22 - Spend day in assigned school
Thur Jun 23 - Spend day in assigned school
Fri Jun 24 - Spend day in assigned school
Sat Jun 25 - Return to Wilmington
Fri Jul 10 - Final Examination
Estimated Program Fee:
$4,300.00
Program Fee Includes:
• Airline ticket
• Lodging
• Local transportation (rail pass)
• Health insurance
• All meals
• Entrance fees to museums and temples
Additional Costs: (not included in program fee)
• Miscellaneous
Students will participate in a reflection seminar to be held each evening
upon return to the hotel. The seminar will last approximately 2 hours
during which students will share observations and will then discuss
possible explanations, connections, questions, etc. Additionally,
students will keep a reflection log in which they will record observations,
connections, questions, etc.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal and state financial aid may be
applied toward this program. Even if you
are normally ineligible for financial aid, you
should submit a financial aid application
(FAFSA). You may find that you are eligible
for additional funding.
UNCW students may also apply for
a UNCW Summer Education Abroad
Grant and additional study abroad
scholarships. Grant applications and
additional information are available at
www.uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.
html.
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