Teaching Abroad Share passion for teaching and education Gain valuable work/life experience Make connections for future initiatives at Laurentian Broaden horizons and increase awareness of other cultures Represent Laurentian University as a world-class institution
Sharing our Passion Help teach English as a Second Language (ESL) Bringing native English to Ecuadorian students Assisting classroom teachers with education
Gaining Experience Experience can be transferred to Canadian classrooms Learning how to teach ESL – very important skill Learning to work with different cultures in different settings
Making Connections Smoother process for future endeavors Help establish program for next year Gaining partnership with community in Ecuador
Broadening Horizons Develop understanding and tolerance for other cultures Opportunity to work in a developing country Connecting Canadian culture to Ecuadorian culture
Representing Laurentian Increase awareness of Laurentian University & School of Education Building connections between Laurentian and Ecuador
Ecuador Location: Pacific Coast, South America Languages: Spanish, Amerindian Ethnicities: Mestizo, Amerindian, Spanish 4 Regions: 1. Pacific Coast (La Costa) 2. Andes Highlands (La Sierra) 3. Amazon (El Oriente) 4. Galapagos Islands
Population Figures Population: 13.7 million Capital: Quito (1.6 million) Largest City: Guayaquil (2.2 million) Urban: 63% Rural: 37%
Literacy Definition: Age 15+ that can read & write Literacy Rates: Male- 92% Female- 89% Total- 91% Education: Compulsory between 6-14 years old Attendance: 76% urban, 33% rural (through 6 th grade)
Importance of Teaching English English is important in a globalized world English is important in many workplaces Students will learn new skills and have an opportunity for successful future