International Student Teaching Opportunities: Sweden
Location:
Umea, Sweden
Fall Semester Dates:
UWW students would student teach in Wisconsin until late October. Students would student teach in Umea for five/six weeks beginning November 1. In early December, students return to Wisconsin to complete their student teaching assignment.
Spring Semester Dates:
UWW students would student teach in Wisconsin until late March. Students would student teach in Umea for five/six weeks beginning April 1. In early May, students return to Wisconsin to complete their student teaching assignment.
Application Procedure:
- Obtain a Student Teaching Abroad Permission Form from Winther Hall 2036. Be sure to follow the directions on the form.
- Schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharon Kolb
Application Deadlines:
March 1 - for Fall Semester Student Teaching
October 1 - for Spring Semester Student Teaching
Contact Information:
Dr. Sharon Kolb
Department of Special Education
WH 4039; (262) 472-4831
kolbs@uww.edu
Cheryl Wegner
Program Assistant
WH 2036; (262) 472-1935
wegnerc@uww.edu
Harlan Smith, Director
International Education & Programs Office
Library 2243; (262) 472-5759
studyabroad@uww.edu
Notes:
Students enroll in a section of CIGENRL 470 Student Teaching Seminar or SPECED 470 (Special Education Majors) to study Sweden education as well as cultural and historical background information. The seminar meets approximately once per month, including a preliminary meeting and a follow-up session after the Sweden portion of student teaching has concluded.
Students complete at least one curricular project linking their Sweden students with their students in Wisconsin to promote cultural awareness. Examples from past semesters include email exchanges, a friendship quilt, scrapbooks, and a "traveling bear" journal.
Criminal background check is required before obtaining placement in Sweden schools.