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Follow on Google News | Unique International Program Spends Summer in Solana BeachStellar Scholar Academy and Santa Fe Christian in partnership with San Diego State University's American Language Institute (SDSU ALI) host 19 public school teachers from Pusan University of Foreign Studies (PUFS), Busan, Korea.
By: Dr. Nicole M. Wahab This unique program is currently in place and fully funded through the Pusan School Board in coordination with federal and provincial agencies. Korean teachers will complete a three month observation and practicum which includes four hours of daily interaction with American teachers and students, co-teaching, tutoring, mentoring, sharing Korean culture, and completing a journal of "best practices" that will be implemented in their Korean classrooms this year. Participating schools receive a nominal fee for their use of teachers and professional development of Korean teachers. However, if you ask the principals involved they would say that the experience has been priceless for the teachers as well as the students. "Teaching and learning in the 21st century depends on a strong global connection", said Dr. Nicole Wahab owner of Stellar Scholar Academy, a full service enrichment center on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. Dr. Wahab noted that the "teachers and the students are learning from eachother, unlike most teaching programs, this program doesn't just inform the teacher about how to teach english to native speakers, it allows the teacher to learn the strategy and then immediately try it with the students". The highlights of this program focus on the students, an intentional side-effect, seen in four significant areas: Global awareness; International relations; Appreciation for cultural differences; authentic assessment and examination of English instruction and learning. "The progam is off to a wonderful start and we are anticipating the results to prompt global innovation in the area of language aquisition," The Korean teachers will be in our local schools through the month of August. # # # We are committed to innovative educational programs providing your family with the tools and keys to open the doors to the future. Stellar Scholar LLC has used proven educational strategies to improve personalized learning and school development. End
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