Presented By: Maize Pages Student Organizations
Breaking the Barriers of Voluntourism Workshop: Teaching and Interacting Respectfully With Communities While Abroad
February 21st, 6-8 pm Gallery Lab Room (1st floor) Hatcher Graduate Library FREE DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. RSVP NOW The Quito Project is hosting a faculty-led workshop about teaching English while volunteering abroad. At the workshop, students will learn from expert faculty about best practices for ESL and respectful international engagement and receive resources to help them during their time overseas. Students will walk away better equipped to avoid the pitfalls of “voluntourist” behavior that is harmful for both students and international community partners. Presenters: Melinda Matice, Lecturer at the English Language Institute andTatiana Calixto, Lecturer in Spanish, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and CGIS Faculty Any student teaching English abroad over spring break or during the summer is encouraged to attend. Students of all levels of experience are welcome.
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- Student Organization: The Quito Project
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