UW Oshkosh

Educational Foundations and Mathematics Education in Peru

Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado and Ica in Peru
May 18 - June 12, 2009
Ed Foundations 435, Math 490
Faculty leader: Dr. Eric Kuennen, Swart 201, 920-424-1017
Faculty leader: Dr. Peter Meyerson, Nursing/Education 608, 920-424-7340

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Join a group of UW Oshkosh students as they explore issues related to teaching mathematics in the U.S. and abroad, specifically in Peru.

EXPERIENCE mathematics education in Peru first-hand as you interact with officials from the ministry of education and other education experts and visit Lima area elementary and middle schools.

EXAMINE the nature of mathematics, learning theory, and mathematics pedagogy
for elementary and middle grades in the U.S. and abroad, specifically in Peru.

COMPARE curricula and standards in the U.S. and Peru.

CREATE a middle grades curriculum project.

STUDY the mathematics of the Incas, the great pre-Columbian empire of South America.

SEE Incan mathematics first-hand when you visit the important Incan sites of Cusco and Machu Picchu.

All courses will be taught by accompanying UW Oshkosh faculty at the Universidad del Pacífico.

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For additional photos and information, visit Professor Kuennen's website at: http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/kuennene/Peru/

All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.

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Course(s)

Course Dates

Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.

Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22 from 10:00 - 12:00

Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22 from 1:00 - 3:00

Choose one or two:

Math 490 - Senior Seminar for Elementary and Middle School Programs (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Senior status with major in elementary education and completion of 17 units (crs.) toward a minor in mathematics; declared mathematics major/minor. Math 490 is a required course for the Mathematics Minor for Elementary and Middle School Licensure.

Educational Foundations  435 - Human Development and Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COEHS Admission I

Optional Course

International Studies 333    1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus

If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.

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Accommodation & Meals

All accommodations are tentative and will not be finalized until shortly before departure.

Lima

La Hacienda Best Western in Miraflores
Address: Av. 28 de Julio Nº 511, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru; Phone: 011-51 (12) 13-1000; Fax: 011-51 (12) 13-1020; e-mail: reservas@bwlahacienda.com

Cusco

Los Apus
Address: Atocsaycuchi 515 corner with Choquechaca - San Blas - Cusco - Peru; Phone: 011-51 (84) 26-4243; Fax: 011-51 (84) 26-4211; email: info@losapushotel.com

Puerto Maldonado

Hotel t.b.d.

Aguas Calientes

Urpi (backpacker's inn)
Tel: 011-51 (84) 21-1127

Ica

Hotel El Huarango
Address: Av. El Médano Y-5 - Ur. La Angostura, Ica; Phone: 011-51-(34) 25-6257 or 011-51-(56) 25-7008; email: elhuarango@terra.com.pe or hotelelhuarango@yahoo.com

 

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Schedule

The following program itinerary for spring interim 2009 is preliminary; changes will be made as planning progresses.

May 18 to 22
Monday - Friday
Class on UW Oshkosh campus
May 23 Saturday Depart for Peru
May 24 Sunday Orientation and Tour of  Lima
May 25 Monday
May 26 Tuesday
May 27 Wednesday
May 28 Thursday
Lima
  • Courses and discussion at UP
  • Field trips to the Peruvian Ministry of Education, Villa El Salvadar and schools.
May 29 Friday
May 30 Saturday
May 31 - Sunday
Trip to Ica and Paracas
  • Friday morning departure
  • Visit Pacific Ocean, Paracas, and Ballestas Islands
  • Visit Ica, Organic Winery, see impact of earthquake
  • Stay at Huacachina Oasis, visit sand dunes
  • Optional flight over Nasca lines.
June 1 Monday
June 2 Tuesday
June 3 Wednesday
Lima
  • Courses and discussion at UP
  • Teaching/Working in Peruvian Schools
June 4 Thursday Travel to Puerto Maldonado
June 5 Friday Visit indigenous community and school
June 6 Saturday Hiking and boating in rainforest
June 7 Sunday Travel to Cusco
June 8 Monday Cusco, including visit to school
June 9 Tuesday Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Moras, Moray, Ollantaytambo)
June 10 Wednesday Inca Trail
June 11 Thursday Machu Picchu
June 12 Friday
Return to Lima; depart for U.S. at midnight/Saturday morning


The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.

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Flight

Luggage Limits

Restrictions on carry-on baggage (Continental Airlines)

Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (Continental Airlines)

Convert kilograms to pounds.

Depart UW Oshkosh

Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.

Meeting Date & Time: Late Friday, May 22 / Early Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12:15 (am)

Departure Time: 12:30am

Departure Location: Parking Lot 6

Flight

Saturday, May 23, 2009

03:30 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in

06:30 Depart Chicago on flight 1178, Continental Airlines

09:34 Arrive Newark Liberty International Airport

14:55 Depart Newark on flight 1037, Continental Airlines

21:41 Arrive Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima

Friday, June 12, 2009

19:30 Arrive Jorge Chavez International Airport for check-in

22:55 Depart Lima on flight 1038, Continental Airlines

Saturday, June 13, 2009

07:50 Arrive Newark Liberty International Airport

13:45 Depart Newark on flight 1183, Continental Airlines

15:12 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Return to UW Oshkosh

Estimated date & time: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 19:00

Return Location: Parking Lot 6

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Fees

The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!

Program Fee Estimate
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t.b.d.
 
Expenses in U.S. Dollars
$100
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants)
$100
Passport & Pictures
$t.b.d.
Airfare
$350
Immunizations - Yellow fever; Typhoid; Hepatitis A & B; others determined on a case-by-case basis
-$50
Refund to eligible participants
$500
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations)
   
Expenses in Foreign Currency (Peruvian Nuevo Sol = S/.)
S/.645
Meals - S/.10/day for lunch on campus plus dinners off campus
S/.255
Local Transportation - taxi to/from the university S/.80; S/.95 transportation associated with the program itinerary; other taxi S/.80
S/.805
Personal Spending Money (PEN 645 - PEN 965)
S/.1,705
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad
$530
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/18/07 (today's rate of exchange)
   
$t.b.d.
Total Estimated Expenses

°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.

Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.

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Apply

Click here to apply.

All application requirements are listed on the page linked just above.
There are no additional program-specific application requirements.

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Resources

Office of International Education Orientation Materials

Map of Lima

Lonely Planet Guide to Peru

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Emergency Contact (during program dates)

In a life and death emergency ABROAD

U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225

The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.

To reach your student directly

Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.

The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.

To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)

  • Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
  • Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
  • Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
  • Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
  • Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
  • Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
  • Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
  • Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
  • Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu

To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours

University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216

To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD

UW Oshkosh faculty leaders will be staying in the same hotels as the students (see Accommodation above).

Happy Tours Peru Address: Schell 319, Of. 401, Miraflores - Lima 18, Peru; Tel: 011-51 (1) 444-4942; Fax: 011-51 (1) 444-4976; tours@happyperu.com

Ms. Patricia Céspedes, Universidad del Pacífico, International Relations Office; Address: Av. Salaverry 2020 Of. E-106, Jesus Maria, Lima 11, Peru; Tel: 011-511-219-0100 Ext. 2233; Fax: 011-511-219-0128, cespedes_pe@up.edu.pe.

Time Zone Differences

Peru

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