Description

Experience the challenges and successes of educational transformation in South Africa through theory, field study and practice.

More than a decade into democracy, South Africa continues to struggle with the legacy of apartheid. From the Soweto uprisings to contemporary campus life, educational institutions in South Africa have long been sites of social struggle and political organization, as well as centers of learning and formal education.

This program examines the role of education in South Africa in the context of the country's historical circumstances, contemporary public policy, and social and economic development. Students typically spend time at primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, as well as adult educational centers in urban and rural KwaZulu-Natal. The Zululand rural homestay period includes a one-week practicum and observation of nearby educational institutions.

Highlights

Students have countless opportunities to observe education on this program. During the Education Practicum, students are encouraged to integrate theory and practice and to develop the field skills to analyze what they observe. Students typically have the chance to spend time at primary schools, secondary schools, and adult formal and informal educational institutions, as well as other sites such as NGO and government offices.

Because the coursework in this program is based on an experiential education model, students learn by doing and are exposed to a variety of perspectives and realities. Students travel often; meet experts, students, and families; and broaden their theoretical knowledge.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Associates

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Please inquire

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement

A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester, summer, and academic year programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

Programs focus on critical global issues in specific geographical and cultural contexts using an interdisciplinary approach. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy. 

Year Founded

1932