International Experience Program: Maori School Experience, New Zealand
Faculty of Education
Proposed 2013 program
This project is open to Indigenous Teacher Education students who have a keen interest in education and who identify as Indigenous Australians.
The program will allow the Indigenous students to experience the Maori language and culture in a school context. It will provide insight into the ways in which Indigenous languages may be incorporated into the school system, and the ways in which it is such an important aspect of cultural identity and continuation. The students will be able to view the differences between their experiences in Australia as Indigenous Australians, and the situation in New Zealand.
Students will undertake an intensive language and culture course at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi: Indigenous University, followed by several days in a school. They will be observing, small group work with students, assisting in school and classroom where appropriate, sharing cultural and language knowledge and experience with staff, students, and community.
Program Dates: 4 November - 13 November, 2013
Number of places: 12 students maximum
NB: This program will require 10 students to proceed.
Program Cost: $50.00* (exact costs to be advised)
*Scholarships are available to support student participation. Please contact your school about your needs.
Costs should include: international airfares, insurance, accommodation and some meals
Costs do not include CSU subject fees, sightseeing admission fees, and meals.
Please note all CSU Global Programs are group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney International Airport and return to Sydney International Airport on the dates listed.
Eligibility: This program is open to all Indigenous students Teacher Education students
Indicative Credit: Credit Provisions for Faculty of Education students (on application)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12) students are eligible for 1 week credit for the diverse placement in EPT 321.
- Bachelor of Education (HPE) students are eligible for 2 week diverse placement credit in EPT 441.
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) students may be eligible for an 8 credit point subject elective substitution.
AND
*All students participating in the program will be eligible to enrol in the 0 credit point subject International Cultural and Educational Program in recognition of full participation.
Application time-line:
- Applications close: 26 June, 2013
- Successful students notified (email): within two weeks of application closing
(You MUST have obtained your passport prior to 3 September, 2013. Please note it may take 4-6 weeks to obtain a passport) - Non-refundable $50 payment due: 19 July, 2013
- Predeparture sessions: To Be Advised
Click here to download an application form [pdf]
Completed applications must be submitted by the due date to:
Alice Wood
CSU Global Promotional Officer
Office of International Relations
Charles Sturt University
Phone: + 61 2 6338 4068
Email: alwood@csu.edu.au