EXPLORING LANGUAGE, CULTURE & SOCIETY IN EDUCATION

A Case Study in Kenya and Tanzania

July 4--August 15, 2014
The Elementary & Secondary Inclusive Education program in the Department of Curriculum &
Teachingin partnership with Maseno Universitys Department of Music & Theatre Studies (Kenya),
the Indigenous Information Network (Kenya) and Serian UK (United Kingdom and Tanzania)is
pleased to offer a six-week seminar in Kenya and Tanzania. Partially funded by the Fulbright-Hays
Group Projects Abroad Program, the seminar aims to foster teachers capacities to create rich learning
opportunities for diverse student bodies. Fellowships will cover travel for 5 Pre-Service teachers and 5
In-Service teachers affiliated with the New York City Department of Education.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Fellowship includes: round-trip airfare from NYC
Interactive school visits to city in Kenya or Tanzania; program-related
Collaborative curriculum unit planning transportation in host countries; maintenance
Engagement with Luo cultural practices allowance for housing and food.
COSTS (paid by participant):
Homestay with Maasai family
$1500 cost-share fee; visa fees/c0sts; health in-
Learning Swahili traditions and customs surance coverage; spending money; transporation
Field study excursion to Mount Kilimanjaro to/from NYC (plus accomodation, if necessary)

APPLICATION DUE:
FEBRUARY 1, 2014
For more information, visit
www.tceastafrica.com

Please direct inquiries to

Esther O. Ohito
(eoo2102@tc.columbia.edu)
or Karishma Desai
(khd2112@tc.columbia.edu)
The Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program provides grants to support overseas projects in training,
research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a
common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development, group research or study, or advanced
intensive language programs. For more information on the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, please visit
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsgpa/index.html.