Padnos International Center  


Barbara H. Padnos
International Center
130 Lake Ontario Hall
Allendale, MI, MI 49401
Phone: 616-331-3898
Fax: 616-331-3899
studyabroad@gvsu.edu


 South Africa
Teacher Assisting

Program Overview

The College of Education at GVSU collaborates with professors at the University of Stellenbosch School of Education to offer teacher education students a six week teacher assisting experience in area elementary or secondary schools, all of which are English medium schools.  You first complete ten weeks of teacher assisting in a West Michigan school.  During the South African school vacation, you participate in a week of travel and touring throughout the Cape Peninsula, one of the most beautiful regions in the world.  Stellenbosch is a university town located thirty miles from Cape Town and is populated by Indians, Chinese, Indigenous Xhosa people, Malaysians, and Europeans from the Netherlands, Germany, France, England, Ireland, and Indonesians. 


When Can I Go?
The 2010 program dates are March 21 - May 3 2010.

Where Will I Live?
Students are placed in homestays secured by the University of Stellenbosch partner professors, two students per home.

Who Is Eligible To Participate?
This program is open to students enrolled in the College of Education who are completing their Teacher Assisting during the Winter semester.  Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Completed applications are due  November 30, 2009.

How Much Does This Program Cost? 
The 2010 program costs are $4400. This includes the following:

  • Round-trip transportation from Grand Rapids
  • Meals
  • Housing
  • Field trips
  • Ground transportation

Amounts not included in the program fee for which participants will need to budget include the following:

  • GVSU Tuition (included in regular winter semester tuition)
  • Personal expenses
  • Passport fees
  • ISIC card (optional)
  • Additional meals

* Fee subject to adjustments based on actual exchange rates and international airfare.


Financial Aid
Many types of financial aid, such as loans, grants and scholarships, are available to GVSU students and can be used for meeting the cost of this program.  All GVSU students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for loans.  Early application for financial aid is strongly recommended.  Please note that students must enroll for at least 6 credits during the spring/summer semester to be eligible for federal student aid.

What Credits Will I Receive?
You will register for three credits:
ED 330: Methods and Strategies of Elementary Teaching (three credits) OR
ED 331: Methods and Strategies of Secondary Teaching (three credits)

How Do I Apply?
To apply for this program log on to the OASIS page to begin your online application. Completed applications must be submitted by November 30, 2009.

Faculty Director
Dr. Sandra Miller
E-Mail: millers@gvsu.edu
Location: 920 Eberhard Center
Phone: 616-331-3344
Special Education, Technology and Foundations (SEFT)


To apply for this program log on to the OASIS page to begin your online application. Completed applications are due by November 30, 2009.

Faculty Director
Sandra Miller
Education, Leadership & Human Services
920 Eberhard Center
millers@gvsu.edu

Disclaimer:
All program information including courses, costs, duration of program, dates, and other logistics are subject to change. Programs that appear on this website may be canceled due to extenuating circumstances.

 
  Last Modified Date: November 17, 2009
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