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UW-W Ojibwe Field Experience
Hayward Wisconsin, United States
(Outgoing Program)
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Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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Summer | 2021 | 03/15/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10344 Program Type:
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Faculty-Led Travel Study |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10345 Language of Instruction:
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English |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10346 Housing Options:
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Hotel/Hostel |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10347 Minimum GPA:
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2.5 |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10348 Class Standing:
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Freshman |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10357 Areas of Study:
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Early Childhood Education |
Program Description: |
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Intro to Ojibwe Culture
Ojibwe Field Experience and Cultural Immersion
EDUINP 443/LCOOCC - Early Childhood Education: 3 credit Course, 1 Credit Field Experience
Dates: May 21st - June 8th 2018
Location: Hayward Wisconsin, USA
Language of Instruction: English
Course Instruction: EDUINP 433- Intro to Ojibwe Culture
REQUIREMENTS
Open to students who are Early Childhood Education Majors
UW-W cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher and at least a second semester freshman status
Good disciplinary standing
Estimated Program Fee: $1975
LCOOCC Tuition $650.00+1 credit UWW
Lodging $600.00/3 weeks or choose from the list.
App Fee: $225.00
Fees include:
Local Tours
3 Credits in Culture 1 Field Credit
Indicated group meals (K-12 Community School)
Field Experience within the community
The Program:
In this cultural immersion program students will study the Ojibwe culture with Denis White, past school administrator, elder and leader in the community. Simultaneously, UWW students will be placed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms and work with children, teachers and families to experience Indian education within an academic curriculum at the K-12 LCO community school. UWW students will stay within the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Nation and attend cultural events including Pow-wows, academic and cultural ceremonies. The UWW supervisor/ faculty is Lucy Heimer, PhD and past LCO 4th grade teacher.
Tentative Itinerary:
May 12/13: arrive on your own to HaywardMay 14: Begin in LCOOCC classroom and in the LCO K-12 Community School 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms (continues M-F| 8am-5pm| May 21st - June 8th)
Attend LCOOCC graduation as well as other events.
Drive home June 3/4 on your own.