2011 will mark the ninth year of an innovative initiative to provide an international practicum experience to SIUE MA students specializing in teaching English as a second language. Each year, SIUE students have had the opportunity to travel abroad to complete a four to five-week international practicum. This year's practicum will be held at the University of Lleida in Lleida, Spain. This type of teaching experience is very important for students, because many of the highest paid and most rewarding jobs in teaching English as a second language are in foreign countries, and those students who have had training and previous experience in teaching outside the United States are at a distinct advantage for these jobs.
Larry LaFond, IPE Program Director
Lorien Carsey teaching faculty at ITESM
Students who have participated in the Program:
- 2003 - Kate Berger and Kristen Cobos
- 2004 - Tamara Schumacher and Nancy Kelly-Martin
- 2005 - Jeremy Garner and Lorien Carsey
- 2006 - Nicole McNew
- 2007 - Amanda Wiehl and Elena Skidis
- 2008 - Amie Corso and Kendra Cunningham
- 2009 - Jamie Eagle and Steven Heizer
- 2010 - Chris Leicht, Laura Wehmer, Joshua Yardley and Julie Culbertson
- 2011 - Jenna Tucker and Elizabeth Killingbeck
Feel free to ask any of these students about their adventures in teaching abroad.
Looking
for more information?
If you would like more information, or would like to be considered for next year's practicum, contact Dr. Larry LaFond in September 2007.
If you would like more information, or would like to be considered for next year's practicum, contact Dr. Larry LaFond in September 2007.
Amanda
Wiehl teaching an advanced class
Amie Corso assisting students
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