Description

This vibrant inner city school, host to an exciting mix of nationalities, offers classroom-based experiences where interns act as teacher aids. Many new migrants to New Zealand make their homes in the surrounding suburbs - some from war-torn places like Somalia and the former Yugoslav Republic. The classroom is a very strange place in a foreign land to these and other children from far-off places - thrown together with their Kiwi counterparts. Clyde Quay School teachers value assistance from interns in their often frenetic classroom environments. As a teachers aid, the intern will gain a firsthand knowledge of the New Zealand primary education system and observe the differences in the education system, to that of their own. The teaching of the Maori language and customs and other unique components of the local grade school education, will make this a valuable experience in acquiring a deeper understanding of the New Zealand culture, whilst contributing to an education environment always appreciative of a 'helping hand'.

Highlights

* Work one on one with Dr. David Adams, a cultural anthropologist and respected author
* Academic credit available
* Letter of Recommendation on completion
* Career and academic advising available

Qualifications

good health, adventurous spirit

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement

The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to premier host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded

1999