An exciting learning and professional development opportunity!
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Kia ora beautiful people,
As most of you are aware, I am a student teacher in my third and final year of studies. I have been studying in my hometown of Nelson through Canterbury University. Recently, I was lucky enough to be selected by the University as one of twelve student teachers in my cohort to travel to Osaka, Japan to take part in a Japan study tour. During our two week trip, we will have the opportunity to observe, teach and completely immerse ourselves in Japanese Primary Schools. We will also visit Universities and Early Childhood Centers to gain a sense of the education system in Japan.
The tour offers opportunities for research and teacher inquiry, critical reflection, cultural immersion, sightseeing and building professional relationships. I am beyond excited for this opportunity and am the only person from Nelson attending. The rest of the students selected are all based at the Christchurch campus. I am really looking forward to learning from others during this trip. Not only from the educational professionals, parents, and students we will meet during our time in Japan but also from the other student teachers in my cohort who are also attending. With each of us having a topic of interest to focus on during the trip, the learning opportunities are substantial as we share our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives collaboratively. The knowledge and ideas that we share with one another will greatly inform our future classroom practices and help us to continue being critically reflective and culturally aware teachers.
This trip is self-funded and I need to raise $3,500 - $4000 by October this year. I am scrimping and saving as much as I can on my student budget. I have searched high and low for a money tree and haven't managed to find one! So I am swallowing my pride and reaching out to anyone who wouldn't mind giving a dollar or two to help a sister out!
A huge thank you in advance for any donations made.
A.x
Funds will go towards my flights, accommodation, transport and general travel expenses during my time in Japan.
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