The Digital Stories
from Verano Mexico
Summer 2011
Ana
Summer 2012
Lane
Summer 2013
Jen
Lauren
Digital Stories
Course Description
Earn three to six credits toward your endorsement and/or certification in regular, bilingual/ESL or special education through observing, teaching and helping students in public schools. Participants will also practice Spanish and experience Mexican culture by staying with a family in Guanajuato, one of Mexico’s most picturesque cities.
Ana - 2011 Verano Mexico
Lane - 2012 Verano Mexico
Jen - 2013 Verano Mexico
Lauren - 2013 Verano Mexico
Goals
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To become familiar with cultural and historical origins of Mexico as a context for observing and participating in the Mexican education system.
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To become familiar with the teaching, learning and management strategies used in school or clinical setting.
Learning Objectives
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gain a broad knowledge base of the similarities and differences among students in general and special education programs in México
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observe different types of curricular materials, activities, and strategies for children and adults in academic, clinical, and non-academic settings
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identify, observe, and record different classroom management strategies and routines
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determine, identify, observe, and record what type of supplemental and support services are available for the population and settings in which you are observing
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obtain and make notes on information regarding federal laws, and practice and identify similarities and differences across the continuum of services including general education, inclusion or resource (USAER), and self- contained (CAM) classrooms and other clinical settings
Assessments
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Daily Journals
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Weekly Group Discussions
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Final Project
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Written Summary
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Digital Storytelling Project
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Oral Presentation