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Phase I Student Teaching in Antigua, Guatemala
- Placement in a Spanish-English bilingual K-8 School in Antigua, Guatemala.
- Visit the Coffee Museum to see how coffee is grown, cultivated, and processed.
- Climb Volcán Pacaya, an active volcano.
- Visit Lake Atitlán, an alpine lake bordered by volcanoes.
- Go to a Mayan Indian market in Chichicastenango.
- Explore ancient Mayan ruins in Copán, Honduras.
Regional FACTS 
Guatemala
- Recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
- Located in the western Guatemala highlands, 5,000 feet above sea level.
- Surrounded by three magnificent volcanoes names Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango.
- Ancient capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala
- 35 miles from Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala
Eligibility
Requirements
- Passage of CBEST (California Basic Skills Test) and CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers).
- Enrollment in the SJSU Elementary Education Program
- Since language proficiency in Spanish is not required, the course will be open to both Spanish-English bilingual and English monolingual students.
Academic Program
Elementary Education Program
Course Enrollment
This course is offered by the Elementary Education Department and all participants must take the following 6-unit course: EDEL 143A, Phase I Student Teaching. This is a required credit/no credit course that must be completed before students begin their first full-time student teaching assignment in EDEL 143B.
Program Overview
This special 3-week study tour will take place May 22 – June 14, 2009 in Antigua, Guatemala. It is a unique opportunity for 15-18 credential candidates to complete EDEL143A in an international setting during the summer. The CTC requires that preservice teachers be placed in classrooms where they will experience linguistic, socio-economic, and cultural diversity. By completing EDEL 143A in a school in Antigua, Guatemala, you will be well prepared to address these issues. You will be housed in a small hotel or posada in Antigua. In addition to class activities, three weekend excursions will be arranged to provide you with an opportunity to visit a coffee plantation in Antigua, Volcán Pacaya, Lake Atitlán, Chichicastenango, (Mayan market day), and Mayan ruins in Copán, Honduras.
Accommodation, Safety and Visas
Participants will stay at la Posada La Merced in Antigua, Guatemala. School placements will be at Colegio Colonial Bilingüe and Colegio Boston.
Since the program is based in a colonial city, there is limited access for students with physical disabilities. A lot of walking on cobblestone streets and sidewalks and the lack of an elevator in the schools and posada require that students be physically fit.
All travel by group will be by private shuttle from and to the airport in Guatemala City; to and from the two schools and the Posada; and for all the tours.
You need a U.S. Passport to travel to Guatemala and Honduras if you are an American citizen. The U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond the intended stay. Visas are not required for citizens of the U.S.A., Canada, or the United Kingdom. If you are a citizen of another country, please check the Guatemalan and Honduran Embassy or Consulate for additional requirements.
Program Leaders
Alexander Sapiens, Ph. D.
Professor, Elementary Education
Email asapiens@email.sjsu.edu
Program Dates
Friday, May 22, 2009 to Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Application Forms
Estimated
Costs
| SJSU Special Session Tuition (6 Credits @ $250 each) |
$ 1,500 |
| Housing |
$ 463 |
| Travel in Guatemala and Honduras |
$ 300 |
| Other Program costs |
$ 430 |
| Estimated Total |
$ 2,693 |
| Costs not included: |
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| Food |
$300 - $400 |
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Airfare
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$700 - $800 |
| These estimated costs do not include personal expenses
as this varies among different participants. |
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