Individual Travel Study

INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL-STUDY

P EDU 9200
DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM
FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
(1 TO 3 CREDITS)

COURSE SUMMARY & OVERVIEW

This course offers educators and related personnel the opportunity of developing a personalized academic program based on independent travels either within the United States or abroad. Each participant has the opportunity of designing a sequence of academic activities based on their pre-determined travel plans. Upon submission of an academic travel plan, the participant develops units of study or audio-visual curriculum aids and materials, i.e., slide presentations, video-tape recordings, etc., based on information, activities, and experiences, resulting from their travels.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course may be attempted as either a follow-up to an organized Travel-Study course, or as a separate independent study program. The content is designed to enhance and enrich instructional objectives and content based on activities and programs developed as a result of intensive examination, including but not limited to, educational systems, multi-cultural comparisons, perspectives on the social, historical, artistic, political, anthropological, scientific or religious aspects, in or about other countries or within the United States.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Classroom enrichment activities, units of study or audio-visual curriculum aids and materials, i.e., slide presentations, video-tape recordings, etc., are among the many options relating to this course of study.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course calls for the participant to submit a short written proposal prior to the undertaking of the study program. ^*(For post-travel enrollment please contact instructor directly at 949-646-9696.)
An academic itinerary and log summarizing programs and activities included, and their application to the participant's actual teaching assignment or activities.
Development of a teaching unit of study based on objectives established prior to the course, i.e., slide/photo presentation with educationally related programs, historical or multi-cultural, multi-ethnic comparative programs, units of study, etc.

DUE DATE
Participant may select completion date based upon need. Extensions granted upon request.

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Initial and subsequent contact with the instructor and/or by submission of course proposal including educational itinerary and objectives. Presentation of complete course study material, including paper with photos, narrative and/or write-ups relating to the implementation of activities in the participant's respective programs.

COSTS

$79 per unit or credit. A check made payable to UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC must accompany the registration form. Mastercard, Visa accepted.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Each participant must complete the following procedure:

REGISTRATION

Complete the online order form or print out and complete the form with payment of $79 per unit.
Submit with application a typed, one page PROPOSAL outlining the following.
- Specific areas to be visited - states, cities, regions, etc.
- Classroom subject application/grade (e.g. Geography 5th grade; History 7th grade; science 3rd grade, etc.) Include a statement of basic professional objective for applying this travel experience to the classroom.
- Anticipated daily itinerary.
- Background information/research to be reviewed before commencement of travel (textbook titles, film titles, travel brochures, etc.)
Mail all registration material, proposal, and completed materials to:

"Dr. Allan"
Continuing Education Programs
729 W. 16th. Street, Suite B-3
Costa Mesa, California 92627
(949) 646-9696

ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Other specific enrollment or credit questions? Call 1-(800)-479-1995, Tuesday through
Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time. Enrollment notification, mailed upon receipt of registration materials, constitutes approval of proposal. Registration should be completed PRIOR TO EMBARKING upon travel.
^*(For post-travel enrollment please contact instructor directly at 949-646-9696.)

REPORT REQUIREMENTS

All work must be submitted in a folder with title page indicating course number, title, your name, your social security number, and the date.
Typed daily log or journal of travels indicating academic points of interest and activities relating to unit of study.
A complete typed slide/photo narration for minimum of 25-30 per credit (do not send slides) or a ^*minimum of 5 lesson plans with activities per credit (minimum 1 typed full page per activity.) ^*Requires pre-approval.
A minimum one to two page write-up describing utilization and/or professional application of materials developed.
Reports may not be submitted by FAX or E-mail.

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