Teach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
‘TU Teach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic’ Study Abroad Information Session
January 19, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Zoom – click here to register.
Join Professor and Chair of Elementary Education Judith Cruzado-Guerrero to learn about how you can gain teaching experience in a Spanish speaking community on our faculty-led study abroad program in the Dominican Republic in Summer 2022.
Student who participate in the TU Teach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic program will teach English and work with students whose first language is Spanish and/or Creole while engaging in community learning and exploring the country’s language and culture. The program will provide opportunities to integrate strategies to teach and work with students in educational settings as well as strategies to work in collaboration with families, communities, and other professionals. Program highlights include visits to Fort San Felipe, El Mercado, el Teleférico, a cacao farm, and the Puerto Plata waterfalls and beaches. Program participants may choose from one of the following courses:
- ECED 458 Field-Based Practicum Experiences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings (3 credits)
- ECED 494 Travel and Study: Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- ECED 749 Travel and Study: Early Childhood Education (grad only; 3 credits)
- ELED 494 Travel and Study: Elementary Education (3 credits)
- ELED 594 Travel and Study: Elementary Education (grad only; 3 credits)
Can’t make it on January 19th? We’ll meet again on Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Full program details are available on the program page.
Note on COVID-19: Towson University monitors the global health and security situation to inform decisions regarding study abroad programming. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on international travel, study abroad may continue to be impacted in upcoming terms. Students interested in exploring education abroad opportunities can visit our webpage to learn more about getting started.
Questions? Email studyabroad@towson.edu or chat with us live during normal business hours using the chat box at the bottom of our webpage.
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