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MAESTRO Spanish Program (Edgewood College)
Morelia, Mexico
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- Workshops and lectures on topics including an overview of the Mexican education system, and culture and classroom application
- School observations at a variety of local schools
- Weekend excursion to Guanajuato
Program (included in tuition):
- Airport pick up and drop off in Morelia*
- 3 wks: Group classes (max 6)
- 3 wks: private room in a host family
- 3 meals daily
- 4 School observations (8-10:30 am)
- Visit to Santa Clara del Cobre Copper Workshop and school observation
- Visit to local orphanage
- Visit to Patzucuaro and a weekend excursion to Guanajuato (2 days 1 night double room)
- Intercambio Program
- Lecture on Mexican Education System
- Workshop on Culture and Classroom Application
- Travel Assistance Program
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Airport pickup & drop off if not traveling with the group
- Extra homestay nights
Start Dates:
- June 19 - July 11, 2010
- Deadline: All applications must be received by March 30th.
Host School:
In this 3-week group program, you will join an already existing group of teachers from Edgewood College in a comprehensive Spanish Immersion Program for Educators in Morelia, Mexico. In it's fourth year, this program has shown great success and now the program director has offered to share this experience with teachers from around the world.
During the 3 weeks in Morelia, teachers will visit a variety of local Mexican schools to see how classrooms are run and lessons are taught. Participants will also take Spanish classes, join activities, visit an orphanage, and travel Mexico on weekend excursions.
Specific Program Details
Information about Morelia, Mexico (Click to view)
Situated in the heart of Mexico, right between Mexico City and Guadalajara, Morelia is a university city with a European feel. Despite its size (pop. 800,000) the city is fairly compact, with everything of interest within walking distance of the central plaza. Morelia is also recognized as one of the most beautiful colonial cities and is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. In addition to its climate of perpetual spring, this city possesses magnificent plazas, gardens, and churches. The relaxed daytime atmosphere and active nightlife make Morelia a desirable destination for all ages.
Diversity is the word that best describes Mexico's people and geography. Over 50 different indigenous groups, each with its own language, comprise 28% of Mexico's 83 million inhabitants. Divided by the Tropic of Cancer into the temperate North and the tropical South, the country boasts snow-capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts, and isolated villages.
Participants: Teachers, academic faculty, administration, and those studying to be an educator, anyone interested in the Mexican Education system.
Other: Deadline: All applications must be received by March 30th.
Prices for 2010 MAESTRO Spanish Program (Edgewood College) in Morelia, Mexico
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| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| MAESTRO Spanish Program w/homestay |
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$1950 |
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3 |
Program Notes
- Extra homestay nights: $28/night
- Airport pickup and drop off if not traveling with the group (Morelia Airport ONLY): $40
- Deadline: All applications must be received by March 30th.
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