Interested in gaining teaching experience this summer?  Or spending time in China?

 The College of Education is sponsoring the
Summer Teaching Opportunity in China
8 weeks—Mid-June through mid-August 2013

Teach in Shanghai and other cities across China (will travel teach in a different city most weeks)
Earn 3 credit hours

  Application due by March 8, 2013 to Lucinda Morgan; notification of acceptance will be issued no later than March 18, 2013

 For additional information or application, contact Lucinda Morgan (Lmorgan4@illinois.edu),

Coordinator for the Greater China Initiative for the College of Education

Program Details

• Opportunity for students with major/minor in Education to teach in China for 8 weeks during the summer of 2013.

• Focus for teaching is on personal development and improving English language abilities for elementary students through music, drama, and sports.

• Earn 3-credit hours for the Fall 2013 semester.

• Will be partnered with high school students from Yew Wah School of Shanghai
Changning for the teaching experiences (http://www.ywies.com/shanghai/index.php); Yew Wah students will help translate for Illinois students and Illinois students are expected to demonstrate leadership and provide direction for Yew Wah students.

• Accommodation, food, and transportation within China provided; Participating students responsible for international airfare to China (approximately $1,200-1,800 USD), program fee ($1,000 USD), passport & China visa (approximately $140 USD), necessary immunizations, international travel insurance, optional travel during week 4, & personal spending money for the duration of the 8 weeks; Education students eligible for $500 scholarship offered through College of Education.

Tentative Schedule

1st week-  Orientation in Shanghai at Yew Wah International School Shanghai Changning; daily Chinese lessons
2nd week-  Lead Leadership Camp for Shanghai elementary school students at Yew Wah campus in Shanghai; daily Chinese lessons
3rd week– Teach Summer Camp for elementary students in Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province; daily Chinese lessons
4th Week- Optional to travel or week of teaching
5th-8th Week- Teach Summer Camp for elementary students in southwestern China

 Please complete the following application information if interested:

Name:

UIN:

Phone:

Cumulative GPA:

Year:

Major:

Please explain what about this experience interests you; specifically, why do you want to participate (approximately 300 words)?