Curry offers several different opportunities for its students to find global perspective.
Elementary Ed in Cambridge, UK
Communications Disorders in Ghent, Belgium
Teacher Ed in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Elementary Ed in Cambridge, UK
The University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education Program in Cambridge is open to elementary Master of Teaching students who will be enrolled in the teaching associateship in the fall semester. This placement is expected to run from mid-September through mid-December. Students will be working with teacher education faculty at the University of Cambridge and will be placed in primary schools in the city of Cambridge for student teaching.
Students will be expected to complete the same requirements in the teaching placements as they would if enrolled in the on-grounds Curry School program and will receive credit towards licensure based on this placement. Elementary Education Teaching Associateship, EDIS 588 and EDIS 587 (12 and 3 credits).
Location
Recently rated “the friendliest college in Cambridge University,” Homerton has a long tradition of specializing in education. Famous for training teachers in Cambridge and London for over 150 years, Homerton now offers most of the academic subjects studied in the University of Cambridge. Homerton is one of the most attractive colleges in Cambridge, with a mixture of old and new buildings set in spacious wooded grounds away from the noisy centre of town. It is also one of the largest colleges in terms of student numbers in the University. Students can dine in Homerton’s splendid gothic hall built in 1890, enjoy the dance studio, play squash and use the excellent computer facilities. It has a thriving Students Union with many different sports clubs and societies.
Housing
Students will live in an apartment adjacent to the college.
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education
The University of Cambridge Faculty of Education is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching and is a significant contributor to the improvement of educational policy and practice in partnership with schools, colleges and other educational agencies both in the UK and internationally.
Contacts
While enrolled in this program, students will study under the supervision of Helen Bradford, Affiliate Lecturer with the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, and Mr. Steve Watts, Director, Junior Year Abroad at Homerton College.
Prerequisites
5th Year students enrolled in the Curry School elementary teacher education program
Application Procedures
Students must complete the UVA Study Abroad application on-line at: http://www.studyabroad.virginia.edu. Applications are due no later than Monday December
1, 2008, but may be submitted on-line at any time prior to the due date. Further application information is available on-line.
Program Deadlines
Application December 1
Deposit TBD
Program Fee Balance TBD
*Deposit refundable if student not accepted into program
Cost
Price includes: Tuition fees, Homerton College membership fees, related academic fees, basic insurance coverage, and access to the University library system.
Program Director
Eleanor Wilson, Associate Professor
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
Curry School of Education
Ruffner Hall 236B
P.O. Box 400273
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
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Communication Disorders in Ghent, Belgium
The University of Virginia's Curry School of Education Program in Ghent, Belgium gives students the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of an international research project. In order to be eligible for this program, students need to have taken EDHS 5020 Speech and Hearing Sciences at UVa.
Students will work at the University College Ghent (Belgium) analyzing speech samples of individuals talking in two different conditions. Students will compare the effect of environmental changes on speech characteristics and test hypotheses about pitch, formant characteristics, frequency and suprasegmentals. Results will be statistically analyzed, and American samples (English speakers) will be compared with Dutch samples. The data will be described in a poster or pre-manuscript form.
Locations
Students will work at University College Ghent in Belgium. Ghent is a beautiful and vibrant city with a history dating back to the early Middle Ages. Ghent is less than two hours away from London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
Housing
Students will stay in university housing.
Program Contact
Filip Loncke is an associate professor in the Communication Disorders program of the Curry School of Education. He has worked and conducted research both in Europe and in the United States. His research interests include typical and atypical communication, augmentative communication and psycholinguistic processes.
Filip Loncke
Associate Professor
Curry School of Education
PO Box 400400
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
434-243-5372
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Teacher Ed in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Students should plan to meet with an advisor before applying to this program.
The UVA Curry School of Education strives to foster teacher candidates' ability to work within an increasingly diverse and global educational environment. As such, the Curry School faculty views international education as a positive component to the strong educational foundation built within the Master of Teaching program. Future teachers must be ready to help children achieve the skills and relationships necessary to succeed in a 21st century global world. Teachers who themselves have explored and experienced multiple cultural differences and who are comfortable in diverse environments will be the ones best able to support their pupils' endeavors.
The opportunities, and the challenges confronted in an international learning experience will enrich a teacher's approach to working with all children. By participating in academic and school-based educational experiences, the UVA student will gain insight into the world of childhood from multiple perspectives. It is important for future teachers to learn cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, empathy, and tolerance. Studying abroad --- living and learning with students from other countries --- will enhance the learning experience. Advantages of learning about education abroad are:
- Appreciation of the commonalities across children from varied cultures
- Development of cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Focus on integration of culture and instructional approaches
- Understanding of the cross-influence of language and culture
- Enhanced ability to foster communication within diverse environments
The Curry School of Education has partnered with the Stranmillis University College of Education of Queens University, Belfast and is proud to offer a program of study and practice teaching that can be integrated with the Master of Teaching degree offered at University of Virginia.
Program Information
Credits earned during this program are transfer credits. Please see the course equivalency matrix below in order to determine which course would transfer back for credit toward Curry School requirements. This program is not limited to students in the Curry School--any student with an interest in education may apply, however, it is the student's responsibility to ensure credit transfer with his/her school of enrollment.
2011-2012 Curry-Stranmillis Course Matrix
Location
Stranmillis is a college of Queen's University, Belfast. Stranmillis was founded in 1922 to provide state-funded teacher education in the northern portion of the partitioned island. The Northern Ireland government decided to open its own non-denominational College and purchased Stranmillis House, with its very attractive and historic campus of 18 hectares only three kilometres from the centre of Belfast.
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. It is the seat of devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. The city of Belfast has a population of 267,500 and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 483,418. Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education and business, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the period of disruption, conflict, and destruction, called the Troubles, but recently has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square.
Accommodations
The experience of living in Halls provides a basis for personal and professional development in the company of other Stranmillis students and students from other faculties of Queen's University and University of Ulster. Due to their layout - the single study bedrooms are grouped in self-contained flats - thus providing the opportunity for both privacy and community contact.
The Halls are close enough to the city centre to enable residents to enjoy Belfast's amenities - shops, theatres, and cinemas. The accommodation is in single study standard bedrooms with their own wash basin and shared bathrooms with common rooms on all floors. The accommodation blocks offer internet access and a coin operated laundry facility is provided. The catered accommodation is offered on the basis of breakfast and evening meal being served seven days each week in "Chatz" dining room and coffee shop. A versatile self-service restaurant offers wide screen television and a wireless connection throughout the restaurant.
Finances and Applications
All students interested in participating in the program must complete a UVA application before completing the IFSA application.
Students will need to visit the IFSA-Butler website to find out more specific information regarding cost for participation and course registration. Students should be prepared to pay IFSA-Butler directly for this program. Only administrative and continuous enrollment fees will be billed through SIS at UVA. Tuition and program fees will be collected by IFSA.
Students should budget between $17-19,000 to participate in this program for the spring semester, however, detailed budgets will be available from IFSA on October 1, 2011. Please see the finances tab on the main page of the Education Abroad website for detailed information about scholarships and financial aid.
Please note that a background check is part of the application process and must be turned into the ISO before the October 1st deadline.
Program Contact:
Sandi Cohen
Professor
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
Curry School of Education
Bavaro Hall 326D
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904
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434-924-0769
