The Belize-UNH Teacher Program

The Belize-UNH teacher program offers a unique educational, professional, and cultural opportunity
to teachers and other education professionals 

This course begins in November, yet is considered a spring semester course.  Applications are accepted anytime prior to the first class, but you may check with the instructors for availability.  Class size is limited due to travel arrangements, therefore, apply as early as possible.

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This program will provide an opportunity to:

♦ Earn 4 graduate credits from the University of New Hampshire (EDUC 880)
♦ Meet with teachers and government educational officials in Belize
♦ Travel to remote Mayan village schools
♦ Visit schools and classrooms in a variety of settings; including English and/or Spanish speaking classes.
♦ Explore ruins and reefs, cayes, and caves
♦ Experience the ethnic diversity of Belize, particularly Mayan and Garifuna cultures
♦ Gain a deeper understanding of our Central American neighbors

Pre-Trip Classes

Through active learning, large and small group work, and independent study, participants will learn the educational, geographical, historical, and cultural background of Belize. The classes are designed for building a sense of community and highlight a pedagogical, cross-cultural and sustainable perspective. Participants will design a project to integrate their personal interests and objectives with in-country activities.

In-Country Experience

During February vacation, participants will spend 9 days in Belize. Most of the experience will be in the Toledo or Stann Creek Districts. Participants will do an investigation based on their personal interests and classroom sharing in the US. 

Post-Trip Classes

Follow-up sessions will guide participants in assessing and evaluating their experience in terms of their pre-trip objectives, current position, and future goals. Completion of the course work will satisfy University requirements for 4 graduate credits.

Course Leaders

All course leaders are experienced New Hampshire classroom teachers with first-hand knowledge of Belize and the environment in which we will be working.

Sheila Adams, sadamsrjh@gmail.com or 603-926-9136

Jerry Kelly, jerrykelly20@gmailcom or 603-436-7472

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Belize-NH Teacher Program
Department of Education
Morrill Hall
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824-3595
(603) 862-2310
www.unh.edu/education/Belize