Gelati Monastery; Bagrati's Cathedral; Sataplia Nature. Reserve and Dinosaur park. GEORGIA. Day 9. 9. Drive to Kutaisi.
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SUMMER 2017 GEORGIA TRAVEL COURSE
Office of Study Abroad at BSU @BSUStudyAbroad
TRAVEL DATES: MAY 20 - JUNE 4, 2017
GEORGIA: STEM AND EDUCATION
GEORGIA
FACULTY LEADERS
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Dr. Poilna Sabinin
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Dr. Nicole Glen
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COURSE INFORMATION 3 Undergraduate Credits in ELED 355 or MATH 355
PROGRAM COST
Application deadline: January 20, 2017 Applications will now be reviewed and students accepted on a rolling basis. Students will be expected to pay the $300 deposit within two weeks of notification of acceptance COURSE DESCRIPTION
tions.
During this course, students will participate in a 2-week first-hand experience in the country of Georgia. They will examine the role and structure of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Georgian schools as well as related policies. Students will also explore Georgia’s natural and renewable energy resources and their plans for future development. Students will visit classrooms, celebrate Georgian Independence Day and other cultural events, work in an active archaeological dig, and meet with experts in education, technology, and science
ACCOMMODATIONS
HISTORICAL SITES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Application fee: $25 Program price range: TBD The program fee will never exceed the maximum amount advertised and program fee refunds will be issued if there are savings. PROGRAM INCLUDES Airfare, transportation, meals, admissions, guides, events, breakfasts & one dinner, and accommoda-
TBD PRE- AND POST-TRAVEL MEETINGS TBA
NOTE : All costs and dates may be subject to change by BSU Office of Study Abroad.
Georgian Independence Day, meet with US Embassy officials, meet with Ministry of Education officials, visit active archaeological dig, visit Mtzheta, Old Town Tbilisi, Georgia Wind Farm CONTACT INFORMATION BSU Office of Study Abroad Maxwell Library RM 330 Bridgewater, MA 02325 508.531.6183 www.bridgew.edu/studyabroad
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| ITINERARY
GEORGIA
Depart from Boston on Day 1, arriving in Tbilisi on Day 2
Day
1-2
Day
3
Meet with officials at the Ministry of Education and Sciences
Day Work on 1st Experimental
4
Cultural tour of Tbilisi Evening ballet/theater performance
Day Work on 1st Experimental
5
Tbilisi Tech park Evening ballet/theater performance
Day
6
Kakheti Archaelogical Dig or State University; work on 1st Experimental
Day
7
Celebrate Georgia’s Independence Day
| ITINERARY
GEORGIA
Drive to Kutaisi Gori wind farms; IDP/American Corner
Day in Kutaisi Gelati Monastery; Bagrati’s Cathedral; Sataplia Nature Reserve and Dinosaur park
Drive to Ureki Free half day in area - beach/national park
Day
8
Day 9
9
Day
10
Day
IDP/high needs school Drive to Tbilisi
Visit Ilia State University Meet with education and/or STEM faculty and students
Kakheti Archaelogical Dig or State University; work on 1st Experimental
Day 14: free day Day 15: depart for Boston
11
Day
12
Day
13
Day
14-16
| ASSIGNMENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES: DESCRIBE APPROACHES TO STEM TEACHING AND LEARNING IN GEORGIAN CLASSROOMS; DESCRIBE HOW STEM TEACHING AND LEARNING IS GOVERNED AT THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCES; DESCRIBE ACCESS TO AND USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN GEORGIAN CLASSROOMS; COMPARE AND CONTRAST MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION IN GEORGIAN SCHOOLS TO THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OR THOSE THEY HAVE OBSERVED IN US SCHOOLS; ANALYZE GEORGIA’S PLAN TO DEVELOP EXISTING NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC USE IN VIEW OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, AVAILABILITY RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES, AND CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE; EXPLAIN HOW GEORGIA’S ANCIENT HISTORY IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AFFECT OUR WORLD TODAY. ASSIGNMENTS
CLASS OBJECTIVES:
GRADING
