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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
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Sharing our Passion
Help teach English as a Second Language (ESL)
Bringing native English to Ecuadorian students
Assisting classroom teachers with education
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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
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Making Connections
Smoother process for future endeavors
Help establish program for next year
Gaining partnership with community in Ecuador
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Broadening Horizons
Develop understanding and tolerance for other
cultures
Opportunity to work in a developing country
Connecting Canadian culture to Ecuadorian
culture
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Representing Laurentian Increase awareness of Laurentian University &
School of Education
Building connections between Laurentian and Ecuador
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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
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Population Figures
Population: 13.7 million
Capital: Quito (1.6 million)
Largest City: Guayaquil (2.2 million)
Urban: 63% Rural: 37%
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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)
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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