Spring Interim 2013

Mathematics Education in China! Math 430: International Comparative Mathematics Education Seminar (3 credits) What is “Math”? What does it mean to “Do Math”? How do people learn math? How should math be taught? How is math education different in US and China? teaching philosophy and methods, teacher training, math curriculum, cultural attitudes Field trips to Chinese schools to observe math classes Prepare and teach a math lesson to Chinese students

Where Do We Go?

What Will We Do? Four days of class at UW Oshkosh (May 13-16). Three week trip to China (May 17- June 6). Two weeks at Zhejiang International Studies University Class discussions led by UWO faculty Guest lectures by ZISU faculty Field trips to local schools Teach math lessons at Hangzhou Foreign Language School Weekends of sightseeing in Shanghai and Ningbo 1 week tour in the North of China including Beijing and the Great Wall

What will we see? Shanghai

Hangzhou

Rural Towns and Industrial Cities

Zhejiang International Studies University

What is there to eat?

Can I shop?

Studying Abroad is a Life-changing Experience You’ll meet new people, learn about new cultures and languages, see someplace new; You’ll learn a lot about yourself, the US and your own culture! You’ll become more independent and confident, able to handle new and different situations; Have something to talk about at job interviews—STAND OUT to future employers;

When and How Much? Class in Oshkosh: May 13-16, 2013 Travel Dates: May 17-June 6, 2013 Estimated trip cost (tuition, airfare, hotel, tours, transportation): $3500-$4000 Financial Aid is Available. Application deadline Feb. 1, Eric Swart Jen Swart Office of International Education 146 Dempsey