TEACHER EXCHANGE PROGRAM
CAMPECHE, MEXICO / FLORIDA
NEXT EXCHANGE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2021
June 2019 marked the launch of the Teacher Exchange Program. The goal of this short-term program is for educators in Mexico and the United State to share knowledge and perspectives on educational systems and teaching pedagogies.
As part of the program, two to three K-16 teachers will travel to Mexico for approximately ten days during the summer, where they will be hosted by Mexican teachers and participate in a variety of activities held at different Mexican institutions. During the fall semester, the U.S. teachers will host their Mexican counterparts. A key benefit of the exchange program is that it allows participants the opportunity to learn about each other's culture through cultural excursions and homestays.
Destination City:
- Campeche, Mexico
Participating Mexican Schools:
- Colegio Xail, a small private school offering IB programs
- Prepa Godoy, a public high school affiliated with the University of Campeche
- Institution Campechano State college
U.S. Teacher Requirements:
- Grade level: Any K - 12 level and state colleges
- Subject area: Open to all subject areas, but social studies and ELA are preferred. Applicants should be teachers that are globally minded regardless of their area of expertise.
- School Demographics: Teachers at schools with high Latino populations will be given priority as a goal of this program is to encourage transnational dialogue.
- Global Learning: Teachers must be interested in global awareness and global education.
- Travel Experience: Previous international travel experience preferred and must have a valid passport at the time of application.
- Language: Some basic knowledge of Spanish recommended.
Activities:
Teachers will be able to observe and interact with students at K-12 schools, participate in discussions with local educators, attend academic visits at the Teacher College, Instituto Campechano, and participate in cultural exchanges.
If you are independent, open-minded, flexible, and interested in new cultures and peoples, this program is for you!
Funding:
The Center for Latin American Studies USDOE Title VI National Resource Center funds will cover the below expenses for accepted applicants.
- Airfare
- Transportation to and from school, cultural and educational activities
- Homestay and meals with the partner teacher
- Participants must cover their own incidental expenses for gifts, extra meals, etc.
For more information about the Teacher Exchange Program, please contact Dr. Mary Risner at mrisner@latam.ufl.edu.
Program Collaborators:
- University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies
- Volusia Sister Cities,
- Colegio Xail
- Instituto Campechano
For further information, visit http://www.latam.ufl.edu/
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