Human Relations: Awareness and Application is focused on recognizing and deal with human diversity. The experiences of working in Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage will enrich teacher candidates’ understanding of schools in another culture and the human need for learning, whether in a developed or underdeveloped country. Teacher candidates will return to the US with a greater appreciation of the advantages students in the US have based on this authentic, global experience. Just as the goal in PK-12 education is to develop a global prospective, this experience contributes to teacher candidates’ experiencing what they expect of their students.
Victoria Robinson is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Department, and the Department Head of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education. Victoria Robinson has sponsored a one week to Messiah College in Pennsylvania, sponsored an undergraduate trip to Chicago for a conference, and supervised student teachers in the Waterloo area. She has also traveled extensively in the Middle East and Chile.
Donna Baumgartner has traveled to Tanzania 5 times and has worked extensively with the Headmaster of Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage. She has facilitated fund raising to complete a number of projects at Bashay and Shalom, and she speaks basic Kiswahili.
Students will be working directly with children in the classrooms at Bashay primary School, observing classrooms, working with the Headmaster, and interacting with the children of Shalom Orphanage in a variety of activities for 8 hours daily (4 days in Karatu).
Day 1, March 13, 2013: Depart from US
Day 2, March 14, 2013: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport in the evening. Transfer to McEllys Hotel in Arusha for lodging overnight.
Day 3, March 15, 2013: Breakfast at McEllys. Drive to Maasai village to interact with the local people, learning about their traditions and culture. Drive to Mto wa Mbu for walking tour of this small village. Local lunch. Drive to Karatu. Lodging and dinner at Crater Inn.
Day 4, March 16, 2013: Breakfast at Crater Inn. Game drive in Box lunch. Lodging and dinner at Crater Inn, Karatu.
Day 5, March 17, 2013: Breakfast at Crater Inn. Drive to Serengeti National Park for game drive. Box lunch. Lodging and dinner at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 6, March 18, 2013: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for game drive. Box lunch. Drive out of crater to Crater Inn, Karatu for dinner and lodging.
Day 7, March 19, 2013: Working at Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage (about 6-8 hours daily). Local lunch. Breakfast and dinner at Crater Inn, Karatu.
Day 8, March 20, 2013: Working at Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage (about 6-8 hours daily). Local lunch. Breakfast and dinner at Crater Inn, Karatu.
Day 9, March 21, 2013: Working at Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage (about 6-8 hours daily). Local lunch. Breakfast and dinner at Crater Inn, Karatu.
Day 10, March 22, 2013: Working at Bashay Primary School and Shalom Orphanage (about 6-8 hours daily). Local lunch. Breakfast and dinner at Crater Inn, Karatu.
Day 11, March 23, 2013: Breakfast at Crater Inn. Drive to Arusha. Local lunch. Visit Cultural Center. Depart for US.
Day 12, March 24, 2013: Arrive in US.
Most of the lodging will take place at Crater Inn in Karatu (where the school and orphanage are located). One night will be at Serena Serengeti. All meals will be provided at the lodging or at local restaurants. Crater Inn is located close to the school and orphanage. The students will have access to a swimming pool in the evenings at a separate lodge. Lodging will be double occupancy.
The total estimated cost for this program is $3,500-$4,500.
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- UNI Tuition and Fees for 3-credits
- Housing while abroad
- Transportation while abroad
- Group meals
- Cultural activities
- Personal Expenses
Students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state), the $65 application fee, and the study abroad administration fee to participate.
