International Perspectives on Development through Sport, Health, and Physical Education (PEKN 4F32)

¨  Information Session ¨  Friday, January 25th, 2013

El Salvador

What Will You Be Doing?

¨  Tentative Date: April 28th – May 10th ¨  University Visits

¤ Universidad Pedagógica n San Salvador n Santa Ana

¨  Canadian Embassy ¨  School Visits with UPES Students ¨  Unity Games (Culminating Event) ¨  Cultural Trips ¨  Workshops

El Salvador – Itinerary from Previous Years

Intercontinental Hotel – San Salvador

¨  Shared accommodation ¨  $70 USD / night ¨  Includes breakfast &

internet ¨  Across the street from a

major shopping centre ¨  Centrally located ¨  Safe, secure, & friendly

Transportation

Key Skills Needed ¨  Ability to develop lesson plans

¤  Physical Education, Health, Integrated Lesson Plans ¨  Adaptability ¨  Cultural Sensitivity ¨  Patience ¨  Classroom Management ¨  Ability to work within a team ¨  Problem Solving and Critical Thinking ¨  Community Development ¨  Leadership ¨  Time Management ¨  Ability to Follow Risk Management Plans ¨  Basic Spanish an Asset

Course Information

¨  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: ¤  Friday, February 1st by NOON.(KIN Office – WC 293)

¨  Successful applicants will be notified by Feb 6th ¨  Weekly meetings starting week of February 10th , 2013

Preparation

¨  Weekly Meetings ¨  El Salvador Seminar ¨  Niagara Unity Games (March

2) ¨  Resource Kits ¨  Familiar with Travel Abroad

Policies & Code of Conduct ¨  Familiar with Emergency

Action Plan

¨  Passport ¨  Vaccinations ¨  Medications ¨  To and from Pearson

Airport ¨  Health Insurance ¨  Brock Waiver ¨  Basic Spanish ¨  Expenses

Academic Personal

Fee Structure

¨  Direct Costs (approximately $2000) ¤  Flights (about $800) ¤  Accommodation (about $800) ¤  Ground Transportation in El Salvador (about $200 each) ¤  Translator (about $100 each)

¨  Other Expenses (approximately $1500) n  Tuition ($1,048.04 – 2011 rate) n  Food ($15 - 25 US / day approx) n  Entry taxes ($10 US) n  Vaccinations/ Medications n  Ground Transportation to Pearson International Airport

¨  NON-REFUNDABLE $500 deposit by March 1st to secure their place in the course. Balance is due, April 5th

¨  NOTE: Bursaries & scholarships may be available

Other Requirements

¨  Prior to departure, you will need: a Valid Canadian (or other with visa) Passport, appropriate vaccinations, recent police check, medical insurance, pay all course fees and expenses, and sign a waiver to Brock University.

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