Australia
Bathurst Area/New South Wales
BATHURST, a city of 37,000, is located in the center of New South Wales (NSW) approximately five hours northwest of Sydney just beyond the Blue Mountains. It’s a historic town with its buildings and streetscape reflecting its rich heritage dating back to the 1880’s. It is the seat of the Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area and is the oldest inland settlement in Australia. The schools range from tiny (one student) to large (2,000) with a rich mixture of European, Asian and Aboriginal cultures. It is also home to one of the campuses of Charles Sturt University.
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in Australia while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program (the travel week), teachers will explore the history and culture of Australia on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, first night's lodging, ground transportation to placement sites, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
Darwin Area/Northern Territory
DARWIN, the capital of the Northern Territory (NT) has a population of 106,000. At times, Darwin and the Top End seem to be Australia’s biggest waterhole, with its scenery focusing on its rivers, billabongs, roaring waterfalls, plunge pools, gorges and the sea beyond. The area is semi-tropical rich in diversity with its cultural heritage a unique blend of ancient Aboriginal custom, European pioneering legacy, World War II history and fresh Asian influence.
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in Australia while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program (the travel week), teachers will explore the history and culture of Australia on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
