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Explore aspects of bilingual education and service delivery for special needs children in Spain. Observe the diverse culture, values, and educational opportunities found within this country of five distinct dialects. Reflect on one country's response to the diversity of languages that exist within its borders. Visit schools and attend seminars and lectures on the Spanish educational system in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Malaga, Andalucia, Marbella, and Granada. | |
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SPED 220.60 Models of Educational Service Delivery in Spain
Assumptions have been made regarding "Latino" or "Hispanic" culture, leading educators to make generalizations about their own students' actions, educational background, and needs. The purpose of this course is to dispel this tendency to generalize through a comparative study of the people and educational system in Spain. Students will find that great diversity exists even within one example country. The country of Spain has five distinct dialects; some linguists refer to two of these dialects as distinct languages with their own phonological and morphological systems. Therefore, the model of bilingual education used in various regions of Spain can serve to illustrate one country's response to the diversity of languages that exists within its borders. Teachers and education professionals will develop greater sensitivity and awareness of the diverse needs of their own students. The course will focus on aspects of bilingual education and service delivery to special needs children with the goal of building reflective practitioners.
The two week intensive course is appropriate for M.A., Ed.S, and Ed.D. students and professionals engaged in curriculum and instruction, counseling, higher education, bilingual special education, and all levels of special education.
Visit the web site of the GW Graduate School of Education and Human Development to learn more about Teacher Preparation and Special Education programs at GW.
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| July 15 | Arrive Madrid
Visits to Toledo, Segovia, Cordora, Seville, Malaga, Andalucia, Marvella, Puerta Baus, Gibraltar, Granada and Morrocco. Discussions touch on the variety of these different locales and its affects on language, education, and government. |
| July 30 | Return to Washington. |
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The course carries three to six semester hours of graduate credit at estimated rate of $722 per credit, plus a $35 registration fee. International travel, lodging, meals and fees are estimated at $2469.
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