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.
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.
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
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
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| May 29 Friday May 30 Saturday May 31 - Sunday |
Trip to Ica and Paracas
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| June 1
Monday June 2 Tuesday June 3 Wednesday |
Lima
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| 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.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (Continental Airlines)
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (Continental Airlines)
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
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.
Apply
All application requirements are listed on the page linked just above.
There are no additional program-specific application requirements.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
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
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