Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning

International Comparative Education

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International Comparative Education

The Center for Educational Leadership, partnered with the Confucius Institute, to invite students on an exciting program in international comparative education. Students enrolled in the 3 credit Graduate course, EDB 609: Comparative and International Education experienced Chinese culture and education firsthand through school visits and city tours.
The delegation visited Nanjing, and Shanghai, and Beijing, the political, cultural, and educational center of China. The group took tours within Beijing to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, as well as a day-long tour outside the city to the Great Wall of China. Also, while in Nanjing there were visits to the Zhonshan Tomb, Linggu Temple, Zhonghua city gate, and Yangtze River Bridge.

The purpose of the course is to provide:

  • Deeper understanding of the cultural, philosophical, & political forces shaping Chinese education
  • Comparison of major similarities & differences in overall aims & structure between Chinese &
    American education
  • Comparison of Chinese & American experiences with respect to educational testing
  • Comparison of Chinese & American educational policies & strategies in light of the “global economy”
  • Comparison of pedagogy in the Chinese & American contexts

The estimated cost for the trip is $3,400. It included:

  • Airfare, Lodging, and Breakfast in Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing
  • Excursions (includes some lunches on excursions)
  • Nanjing: Zhonshan Tomb, Linggu Temple, Zhonghua city gate and Yangtze River Bridge
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Great Wall of China
  • Transportation in China
  • Visa

Additional Expenses (beyond the $3,400) were:

  • Meals ($300 Estimate)
  • Tour Guide ($13 per excursion day includes tip)
  • Passport ($135)
  • Souvenirs
  • Tuition for EDB 609 ($1,363.50)
  • Textbooks for EDB 609 ($100 Estimate)

Health Insurance with International Coverage (check current insurance plan)

Important Dates for Summer 2012 Trip:

Application Deadline: Friday, February 10
ODMA Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2012
CISP Scholarship Deadline: March 23, 2012
Remainder of balance due: May 11, 2012

Travel
June 9-June 19, 2012

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4th Annual Education Abroad Photo Contest

Congratulations to Clifford Powell, delegate from the 2011 trip to China, for earning an Honorable Mention in the 4th Annual Education Abroad Photo Contest!!!

The 4th Annual Education Abroad Photo Contest represents the creative work and international experiences of the 2010-2011 CSU Education Abroad students. More than 200 students studied, volunteered, interned , and worked abroad during that school year, in locations as diverse as Argentina, Belize, China, and Italy.