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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 6th 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
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