Kastalia Handbook

2015

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Dear Students and Friends, For over twenty years the KASTALIA network has tried to improve the flow of information to those students of education in Europe who want to look beyond their own university. KASTALIA is a network of 15 institutions of teacher education, with a wide spectrum of subject areas. It covers all levels of education from pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary up to the research level. The network arranges both student and staff mobility, perceives and develops professional teacher-education-student profiles, develops ways of co-operating in different educational areas and shares academic activities. The name KASTALIA comes from Greece. KASTALIA is the sacred spring at Delphi, the sanctuary of Apollo and the seat of his oracle, Pythia. The spring is said to have a divine power of purification and foretells the future. Pythia used to drink from the clear waters of the spring. Education is like water, it is a life force, it quenches the thirst for knowledge, and it moistens dry soil into fertile land. Future teachers should see their educational work as a spring which diffuses new ideas like moisture. In the light of internationalization and unified Europe it is crucial for future teachers to be familiar with and respect other cultures, other educational systems, other methods of teaching. In the near future, teachers will not only meet people from other nations and cultures when they travel abroad, but more and more at home, in their own classrooms. This handbook annually informs both students and lecturers about the members of KASTALIA network and the possibilities which different institutions can offer for a period of exchange in another country. Some universities give very exact dates for their term times and others prefer to give guideline information.

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Please note as from 2004 KASTALIA has a website which is updated as often as possible. It can be found under http://www.uef.fi/kastalia/.

Since 2013 you can also visit us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/550548994987874/

Become a member!

We hope that you will take advantage of the exchange possibilities which we can offer. We especially hope that you will have an enjoyable, interesting time in the country you have chosen for your place of exchange. Joensuu 3th September, 2013 Helena Hulmi, Chairwoman of KASTALIA network

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Contactlist Country Erasmus code Institute Contactperson

Belgium B-GENT41 HUB-KAHO Michèle Vanleke

Belgium B-GEEL07 Thomas More (Vorselaar Turnhout Mechelen)

Rita Van Elsen

Belgium B-LEUVEN01 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Fien Depaepe

Denmark DK-KOBENHA56 University College UCC - Blaagaard/KDAS

Sabine Lam

Finland SF-KUOPIO12 University of Eastern Finland

Helena Hulmi

France F-TOULOUSE02 Ecole Superieure du Professorat et de L’education Toulouse - Midi-Pyrénées

Carol Serrurier-Zucker

Germany D-HILDESH01 Universität Hildesheim

Yvonne Rechter

Stefani Brusberg- Kiermeier

Greece

G-KRITIS01 Univesity of Crete Eleni Katsarou

Hungary HU-DEBRECE05 Reformed Teacher Training College

Attila Kőszeghy

Ireland IRL-BLACKRO03 Froebel College of Education

Máire Nic an Bhaird

Ireland IRL-DUBLIN34 St. Nicholas Montessori College

Michael O’Connor

Portugal P-BEJA01 Escola Superior de Educação de Beja

Maria Teresa Santos

Spain E-VALLADO01 Escuela Universitaria de Educación de Soria

Beatriz Tarancón Álvaro

The Netherlands NL-ROTTERD03 Hogeschool Rotterdam

Geertje Nijhoving Janneke Verloop

Turkey TR-IZMIR01 Buca School of Education- Dokuz Eylul, University Izmir

Berna Coker Kologlu

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TABLE OF CONTENT Belgium - HUB-KAHO - 6 - - Thomas More (Vorselaar Turnhout Mechelen) - 18 -

- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - 29 -

Denmark

- University College UCC - Blaagaard/KDAS - 38 -

Finland

- University of Eastern Finland - 43 -

France - Ecole Superieure du Professorat et de L’education Toulouse - Midi-Pyrénées - 60 – Germany

- Universität Hildesheim - 71 -

Greece

- Univesity of Crete - 81 -

Hungary

- Reformed Teacher Training College - 86 -

Ireland - Froebel College of Education - 90 - - St. Nicholas Montessori College - 103 -

Portugal - Escola Superior de Educação de Beja - 108 -

Spain

- Escuela Universitaria de Educación de Soria - 118 -

The Netherlands

- Hogeschool Rotterdam - 124 -

Turkey

- Buca School of Education- Dokuz Eylul, University Izmir - 132 -

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HUB-KAHO

www.hubkaho.be/english

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Coordinator Michèle Vanleke HUB-KAHO – campus Brussel Warmoesberg 26 B-1000 Brussels Tel.: +32 2 608 49 41 Fax: +32 2 512 80 14 E-Mail: michele.vanleke@hubkaho.be 2. The International Coordinator Bart Hempen Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel – campus Brussel Warmoesberg 26 B-1000 Brussels Tel.: +32 2 608 49 41 E-Mail: bart.hempen@hubkaho.be 3. The Academic Calendar The academic year consists of two semesters: the first semester runs from the second half of September to the end of January the second semester runs from the beginning of February to the end of June

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Each semester consists of 13 weeks of courses, followed by an examination session during which students have exams for subjects they have studied in that semester. Subjects that also run in the second semester are not assessed after the first semester. These subjects are examined during the examination session in May/June (at the end of the second semester). 4. General Description HUB-KAHO is a multifaceted institute of higher education. It is characterised by a unity of vision and common policies and practices. The number of students amounts to 6000. The number of participants in postgraduate programmes and seminars amounts to 9500. There are 1000 staff members working for HUB-KAHO. There are 3 Belgian campuses: Campus Brussel (Erasmus, Hermes, Terranova, T’Serclaes buildings), Campus Parnas, Campus Hoger Instituut voor Gezinswetenschappen. HUB-KAHO hosts approximately 170 inbound exchange students and 110 outbound exchange students on a yearly basis. HUB-KAHO programmes are organised by two educational divisions: Professional Bachelors Academic Bachelors and Masters HUB-KAHO's professional programmes are geared towards professional practice and aim to prepare students for the independent exercise of a profession. They are practice-oriented and include work placements. All HUB-KAHO Bachelor programmes consist of 180 European credits (ECTS) and on average take three years of full-time study. The professional Bachelors include 4 fields of study that offer 12 undergraduate programmes: Commercial Sciences and Management (Business Management, Applied Informatics, Office Management) Education (Nursery Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education) Health Care (Medical Imaging, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optics & Optometry)

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Social and Community Work (Family Sciences, Socio-educational Care Work, Social Work) HUB-KAHO is a member of the Associatie Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University Leuven Association). This association is the largest association in Flanders, headed by Flanders' oldest university. 66,000 students in 23 cities scattered around Flanders offer an impressive network of Belgian and international partners. 5. Admission and registration procedures Each application must have been approved by your home institution. In that way, you do not have to pay a tuition fee at HUB-KAHO. Fill out an Application Form and send it to the HUB-KAHO International Office. Attach 2 passport-sized photographs, a photocopy of your ID or passport, a transcripts of records (= list of study results) of the previous years and a copy of your health insurance and third party liability insurance abroad. Deadline: before 15 June, if you are only planning on studying at HUB-KAHO during the second semester, the deadline is 15 November. After receipt of your Application Form, an information package will be sent to your home address. Send a Learning Agreement to the International Office. On this form you must mention which courses you would like to follow during your stay. Deadline: the Learning Agreement must have been sent in by 30 June. If your Erasmus period at HUB-KAHO is limited to the second semester, the deadline is 1 December. Once you have completed your registration, submitted all required documents, and the International Office has approved your registration, you will be considered a HUB-KAHO student. Congratulations! If you intend to join the the Interactum International Class, you must apply online through http://www.interactum.be/ic.htm 6. Academic requirements All Erasmus students should be registered as a student in an institutions that has received a European University Charter from the European Commission. Preferably two years of advanced education should have

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been completed successfully. It is important to know that our university college is to be preferred if you are interested in school practice and the international educational module in English. If research and personal work is your aim, you should choose the University of Louvain (KU Leuven) as host institution. 7. Linguistic requirements If you want to take courses from one of our Dutch-taught professional bachelor programmes, you need to be proficient in the Dutch language. The level of proficiency is assessed by means of an oral and written test. The Interactum International Class is a programme for future teachers on various subjects taught in English. 8. Accommodation Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel has its own housing service for student residence through the housing service of Quartier Latin. The HUB-KAHO has a co-operation agreement with this organization so they should be able to help out any HUB-KAHO student. Both long-term accommodation as well as finding a suitable place for a short term duration (i.e. less than 6 months) is offered by Quartier Latin via HUB-KAHO. Prices for fully equipped rooms are between 350 and 550 EUR/month, all charges included. For accommodation contact: housing@hubrussel.be For very shorts periods of stay (i.e. a few weeks), most foreign students come to Brussels and stay in a youth hostel. An overview of the Brussels youth hostels you can find here http://www.youthhostels.be/ If you are joining the English module in Education (Interactum International Class), accommodation will be provided in the city of venue. 9. University facilities HUB-KAHO offers a variety of on campus student facilities. If you are looking for course material, study facilities, the library, computer &

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internet access, medical care, a hot meal and a cool drink, sports facilities and a student organisation at HUB-KAHO you can find all practical information on the HUB-KAHO English webpages (www.hubkaho.be/english -> Studying in Brussels -> Upon arrival -> Facilities). Students with special needs can also gain information on all available facilities on the HUB-KAHO campuses. For more facilities in Brussels take a look at Living in Brussels. 10. Health and insurance Health insurance covering the full period of your stay in Belgium, starting on the day of arrival is compulsory for all international students. Adequate insurance is a precondition for enrolment! If you are from an EU country or from another country with which Belgium has a health insurance agreement, you may maintain your health insurance from the home country in Belgium by taking out a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or World Assistance Card in your home country. This must be done before your departure to Belgium. You must provide a copy of your EHIC card 1 month before arrival. 11. Cost of living Personal expenses of a single student, including accommodation, meals, study materials and travelling in Flanders can amount to approximately 750 EUR per month. In order to give you an idea of how expensive life in Brussels is, you can find a list of daily products with their average prices on the HUB-KAHO English webpage (www.hubkaho.be/english -> Studying in Brussels -> Living in Brussels -> Money Matters). 12. Climate, cultural characteristics Brussels has a maritime temperate climate, characterised by warm summers and mild winters. The city has a high average annual rainfall, and visitors can expect a downpour any time of year. Temperatures range from highs of around 27°C (80°F) in summer to 7°C (45°F) during the middle of winter. Snow is possible, but not frequent, in winter.

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Brussels is the place to be for all kinds of cultural events: from the concert hall Ancienne Belgique, the Cartoon Museum to countless cinemas and theatres. Brussels has a fascinating 7 days a week/24 hours a day culture agenda for you. Events such as Broodje Brussel, Couleur Café, Brosella, Eu'ritmix and Boterhammen in de stad are a must. And what about a real Drive-In-Movies? You can find the most interesting links on the HUB-KAHO English webpages.

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13. How to get there Warmoesberg 26 1000 Brussels

By plane: Take a taxi at Brussels National Airport or make use of the special train service to Brussel Centraal/Bruxelles Central (Central station). Unless your luggage is excessive, you are recommended to make use of the latter. Taxis tend to be rather expensive. The train

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station is located under the airport building and can be reached from within. By train: Get off at Brussel Centraal/Bruxelles Central (Central station). Leave the building either through the main exit (on a street called Putterie) or through the main entrance (on the corner of Keizerinlaan/Boulevard de l’Impératrice and Putterie). Descend the Keizerinlaan/Boulevard de l’Impératrice, thereby leaving the gothic spire of the city hall behind you on your left. Once you have reached the Cathedral of Saint-Michael on your right and the name of the street has changed to Berlaimontlaan/Boulevard Berlaimont, turn immediately to the left. This is Stormstraat/Rue d’Assaut. At the intersection between Stormstraat/Rue d’Assaut and Warmoesberg, you will find the main entrance (building with revoçlving door). By metro: take line 1 or 4 (depening on where you are) and get off at Central Station (Centraal Station/Gare Centrale). By bus: the lines 29, 38, 63, 66 and 71 all stop in front of Campus Brussel.

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B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT 1. The Erasmus departmental co-ordinator Bart Hempen Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel – campus Brussel Warmoesberg 26 B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: +32 2 609 81 00 Fax: +32 2 512 80 14 E-Mail: bart.hempen@hubkaho.be 2. The Department The HUB-KAHO School of Education prepares students to become professional teachers in nursery, primary or secondary schools (1st until 4th year of secondary school). HUB-KAHO offers future teachers an exciting Erasmus exchange experience in the capital of Europe during three or four months. You can take courses from our Dutch-taught: Bachelor of Nursery Education (ages 2,5 – 6 years) Bachelor of Primary Education (ages 7 – 12 years) Bachelor of Secondary Education (choice between general subjects (Biology, English, French, History, Religion, Informatics, Dutch, Mathematics), Physical Education or Creative Arts (ages 12-16 years) 2.1. Bachelor in Nursery Education branch (24 teachers, 140 students) Musical training is emphasized within the training of toddlers’ teachers. Second year students for instance create a musical for toddlers every year. Students and lectors together participate in its form and contents (e.g. a project on the four elements of nature, realized with visits, experiments, research and didactics). During the training, much attention is given to the training of specific subjects and abilities (e.g. dance courses, the study of tales, visiting museums with toddlers, etc…). Each and every student enjoys personal supervision in his/her study and training. In the second and third year the students enjoy “training

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supervision”, being a personal coach allowing them to reflect on their functioning as a toddlers’ teacher. 2.2. Bachelor in Primary Education branch (31 teachers, 220 students) Learning together is a central theme in teachers’ training. Thus, you learn how to deal with people, taking people into consideration, having fun together, doing sports together, executing assignments together, etc. … You also learn a lot out off the classroom: during environmental excursions you do research, you learn how to row and to climb rocks, you discover the world of modern art, you concentrate on your creativity for a whole week, you are amazed by teaching in Amsterdam and by teaching the blind …. In a very concrete way, you learn how to deal with children in the best possible way. If you want to learn something to children, you have to be an expert. That is precisely why all primary school courses are, in a fascinating manner, on the programme. Theory and practice are tied together at our school. You obtain a theoretical background. You learn to teach in groups - small at first - ; you teach in your own neighbourhood, starting from the first year. 2.3. Bachelor in Secondary Education branch (42 teachers, 300 students) Apart from theory, lots of practical experience is gained from training to become a regent. During your first year, you make a two weeks lasting observation tour in secondary schools. This way, you get acquainted with the contents and the working methods. You also teach some four courses and working methods are taught to you during specific demonstrations. In the second year, you practice one or more teaching hours in one of our many practicing schools in the Brussels area. When preparing these lessons, you are being kindly helped by the pedagogue or the teacher. These training courses result in three weeks of full training. In your third year, you mainly stand on your own two legs. You teach class during some ten weeks in periods of two to three weeks: three weeks in ASO (“general secondary education”), three weeks in BSO (“Special secondary education”) and two weeks in TSO (“Technical secondary education”). You also get trained in BuSO and in migrants- or adult education.

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Students in Physical Education also get trained in primary education, since they can also teach at that level. You can choose the school you can practice at. The weeks during which the courses are given are sometimes interrupted for excursions, pastoral activities, culture- and sporting days, … These events are meant to broaden your view on the world and help to develop your personality. In some disciplines, educational excursions of one or more days are programmed.

C. COURSE UNITS For updated information on the programme and the content of course units we refer to the website: http://www.interactum.be/index.php/international-class The core curriculum at the university is taught in Dutch and we are aware that for Erasmus students it’s not evident to take the provided courses in Dutch. We therefore prepared together with three other Interactum Partners (also KHK) an International Module for educational students. The International Class starts at the beginning of February and lasts till the beginning of May each year. Three weeks of holidays are included in the programme. (Spring holiday (1 week in February) and Easter Holiday (2 weeks)

Ideally speaking the class is composed of 2/3 foreign and 1/3 Flemish students.

The programme consists of a three month period of lectures, self-study and teaching practice. In the course of the programme 20 European credits (via ECTS) or 30 credits can be obtained.

The programme grants 20 European credits for 3 months. If you want to obtain 10 more credits you have to stay on for 6 weeks extra of training practice.(involving teaching experience)

The International Class will be organised at different locations by each of the partners: Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Vorselaar.. After a period in

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which the international students are introduced to the host city, courses will be organised around the following themes:

- Key 1 Communication, cultural awareness and Expression.(4 ECS)

- Key 2 Diversity in/and education. .(4 ECS)

- Key 3 Teaching in Europe, Europe in teaching. .(4 ECS)

- Key 4 KeyS for Europe in Education (4 ECS)

4a) Multimedia and

4b) Keys for Europe: project

- Key 5 Social and cultural competences. (4 ECS)

- Key 6 (optional) KeyS in practice (10 ECS)

Deadline for the enrolment is October 15th! Be in time, we have a lot of candidates with 60 international institutes involved! Only 30 candidates will be accepted! It’s essential that your international coordinator sends me a mail as soon as he/she is sure you will come.

The information on the International Module and the application form will be available with your departmental international coordinator or on http://www.interactum.be/index.php/international-class.

You’re very welcome!

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THOMAS MORE (Vorselaar Turnhout Mechelen)

http://www.thomasmore.be//

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION 1. The Network Coordinator Rita Van Elsen Thomas More Faculty: Management and Education Lepelstraat 2 B-2290 Vorselaar Belgium Tel: +32 14 50 81 78 or +32 14 50 81 60 E-mail: rita.vanelsen@thomasmore.be 2. The International Coordinator Agnes Dilliën Thomas More Kleinhoefstraat 4 B-2440 Geel Belgium Tel: +32 14 56 23 10 or + 32 14 56 21 43 Fax:+32 14 58 48 59 E-mail: agnes.dillien@thomasmore.be

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3. Academic calendar

Mid-September - end of June

We have a two semester system: Autumn semester: second half of September to the end of January Spring semester: beginning of February to the end of June. January and june are examperiod Holidays and free days: Autumn break: End of October – Beginning of November (1 week) Christmas holidays: approx. 23/12 – 7/1 (2 weeks) Spring break: after exams semester 1 (1 week - beginning of february) Easter holidays: two weeks over Easter The actual academic calendar will be given upon arrival. 4. General description 4.1.Type of institution

Thomas More is the largest university college in Flanders, offering over 50 bachelor and master degree programmes in the province of Antwerp in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. It was created by joining the strengths of Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen, Lessius Antwerp and Lessius Mechelen. The University College wants to play an important strategic and international role in Flanders.

The Academic Bachelors and Masters are KU Leuven@Thomas More as of July 2013. This means that their courses are KU Leuven courses, organized on the campuses of the new Thomas More University College. They work together closely with related professional bachelors. As a result, Thomas More is a fully fledged knowledge centre and engine for regional innovation.

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With Thomas More (1478-1535) the university college follows in the footsteps of the English humanist, scientist and author. In addition, the name “More” also refers to more course programmes, more regional spread, more cooperation agreements, more horizons.

More than 17,000 students More than 1,800 staff members More regional spread with campuses in Antwerp, Geel, Lier, Mechelen,Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Turnhout and Vorselaar.

More than 30 Professional Bachelors in 7 study areas. More than 20 Academic Bachelors and Masters in 4 study areas

See the website for all the options.

The educational faculty of Thomas More offers state of the art education and training to about 2600 students in Mechelen, Turnhout and Vorselaar. Students can choose between Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Primary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education (general subjects, physical education, expressive education and project art courses). It takes 3 years to graduate. The age-range for the pupils is 2,5 to 6, (pre-school), 7 to 12 (primary school) and 12 to 16 years (secondary school). Our faculty also provides in-service-training for teachers and heads of schools. 4.2. History The original Teacher Training College in Vorselaar was founded the moment the political situation permitted such a training in Belgium, which was in 1902. This makes it one of the eldest institutes for higher education in Flanders. The merger into Kempen University College (1995) and into Thomas More (2012) proved the dynamic evolution of this teacher training college with cooperation in much wider areas and focuss on the future. We’re also part of the KU Leuven Association. Our bachelors can thus enhance their knowledge and participate in scientific research or master’s studies after their bachelor’s degree.

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4.3. Admission and registration procedures We like to welcome incoming students. Your application must be approved by your home institution and can only be accepted if there is an existing bilateral agreement for mobility between the faculties. If you want to apply for studying at our teacher training faculty , meet with your international office and let them send a nomination by mail to Rita Van Elsen, rita.vanelsen@thomasmore.be, International Office, Lepelstraat 2, B 2290 Vorselaar, Belgium. After acceptance the student can do the online application on the website of Thomas More: http://www.thomasmore.be/english. Send a photocopy of your ID, your transcript of records of previous study years and a proof of health insurance and of third-party liability insurance for staying abroad. The deadline is may 30th for the autumn semester, october 15th for the spring semester. We prefer to invite students to our ‘International Class’ during the Spring semester because they will have a full programme in English. If you attend to join the Interactum International module: KeyS for Teachers in Europe , you must apply online: For information: http://www.interactum.be/index.php/international-class For application: http://www.interactum.be/internclass/application-form.php Don’t forget to indicate that you want to enter through Flemish partner: Thomas More! 4.4. Academic requirements Erasmus students should have a student registration in one of the participating institutions. Preferably at least two years of bachelor studies should have been completed successfully. It is important to know that our university college is to be preferred if you are interested in school practice and the international educational

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module in English. If research and personal work on academic level (master and doctoral studies) is your aim, you should choose the University of Louvain (KU Leuven) as host institution. 4.5. Linguistic requirements The International Module, KeyS for Teachers in Europe, is in English and offers a programme on education for future teachers from pre-school, primary school and secondary school from February to May. We require a A2 level for participating students. Students interested in practice should have a B1 level in English. The working language in the institution is Dutch. In the language courses of the secondary teacher training the language of study can be taken as a subject: French or English. This might offer possibilities for students interested in teaching foreign languages. 5. Accommodation 5.1. Independent accommodation For the International Module accommodation will be provided in the city of venue. (e.g. Brussels 2014-2015) Information about the accommodation will be sent to you after acceptance. The institute in Vorselaar has no accommodation for foreign students on campus. (Mostly all accommodation is taken by our own students for a whole year).You can find accommodation on the free market. Look for free rooms in http://www.khk.be/khk04/kot/kotDb/default.asp Single rooms are let in houses in the village or town. Residents share a kitchen and a bathroom (with shower). The price of the rooms varies between 200 Euro and 300 Euro a month. Renting a flat or studio is more expensive. (400 Euro) at least.

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5.2. How to reserve accommodation Information about the accommodation will be sent to you after acceptance of your mobility. If you agree with the proposed accommodation and its price, you won’t have to look for accommodation on your own. 5.3. Rental contract Upon arrival you are expected to sign a rental contract. The contract specifies the amount of the rent, the payment dates, the effective period of the contract and the house rules that you are expected to observe. Normally, students are required to pay a deposit of one month's rent with the first month's rent. The purpose of the deposit is to cover the cost of any damage caused. The entire deposit will be refunded to you on completion of the contract period. Make sure you get a receipt on payment of the deposit. This will prevent problems when repayment is due. 6. Facilities Information on the facilities of the location of the International module will be given to you upon arrival or in the ‘Welcome Package’ 6.1. Library on campus Vorselaar As an Erasmus student you have the institution’s library at your disposal. The library is specialised in reference books and works on method. Most books are in Dutch. Books can be borrowed for 3 weeks. Registration is free for Erasmus students. 6.2. Student cafeteria and restaurant on campus Vorselaar

The institute has a student cafeteria that sells hot and soft drinks, sweets, sandwiches, soup and some warm snacks.

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6.3. Sports facilities In the immediate vicinity of the institute there is a fitness centre, ‘Studio Olympics’, which provides fitness, power plate and power training. The municipal sports centre offers squash, tennis and volleyball facilities, aerobic, step and jazz dance sessions. Swimming, ice-skating and equestrianism can be practised in the neighbouring villages. 6.4. Further information Further information on the village, transport facilities and some aspects of life in the village and the institute will be offered upon your arrival. 7. HEALTH AND INSURANCE (E.G. SOCIAL SECURITY)

Everybody in Belgium is obliged by law to be covered by health insurance. If you are an EU citizen insured in your country by your national health service, you will be covered by the Belgian health service too. Contact your health insurance organisation in your home country before your departure to Belgium about papers and procedures to get medical costs reimbursed. All international students are required to subscribe to a third-party liability insurance policy when registering in Belgium, unless they are already covered by such a policy in their home country. This insurance covers costs that arise when harm is done to others, third parties. E.g. physical injury when you override a person with your bike, breaking a chair etc. 8. COST OF LIVING

Students will need ca. 600 Euro a month, rent included.

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9. Climate and cultural characteristics The climate is changeable but moderate, with mild winters and good summers. Clouds and wind are common features. The annual rainfall is moderate but unpredictable, so bring a raincoat and an umbrella. It might freeze and snow in winter. You will need to bring casual but smart clothes for school experience visits. Also bring very warm, woollen clothes for the week in Ronchine in the KeyS for Teachers in Europe module. Flanders is small, but beautiful and interesting. It is ideally located in the heart of Western Europe. Other countries are very easily to be reached during holidays. Brochures on Flanders will be given to you upon arrival. 10. How to get there

To Campus Vorselaar By plane: Most planes go to Zaventem, the Brussels airport. At the airport a train will take you to Vorselaar. By train: The nearest train station is Herentals. If you come from Brussels, you can have a direct train in Brussels North.(direction Hasselt or Turnhout/Neerpelt.) Members of our staff or students will meet you in Herentals at the station. By car: Coming from Antwerp, E313 (direction Hasselt - Luik) Exit Herentals West/Grobbendonk number 20 Coming from Turnhout - E 34 Exit Lille number 21 Coming from Hasselt - E 313 Exit Herentals/Olen number 22

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To the location of the International Module If you take the International Module, information on how to get to the place where it is held and to your accommodation, will be sent to you with the welcome letter. Mind that when taking this International Module it will be impossible to combine it with other ongoing courses at Thomas More. The programme is a full week programme and the distance between Brussels and Vorselaar, Geel, Turnhout, Mechelen will take too long to cover.

B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT 1. The Faculty The Teacher Education Department in Vorselaar prepares students to become professional teachers. We are a university college (‘hogeschool’). There are three training profiles: pre-school teacher, primary school teacher, secondary school or general subject teacher (from first till fourth year of secondary school). The theory presented at the teacher training college is always closely linked to teaching practice and experience. Students will teach from the first year of their training onwards in practice schools. They spend 26 weeks on school experience. The typical theoretical learning model of the university college is Experiential Learning and Constructivism. We also adopt new educational methods. Assessment methods: Written projects or reports and presentations for the International Module. Exams, tasks and portfolio for the other programmes. 2. Course Units For updated information on the programme of the teacher trainings and the content of course units we refer to the website

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http://www.thomasmore.be/english course contents ECTS? Mind that the courses are in Dutch, unless indicated differently.

We have prepared together with three other Interactum Partners (also HUB-KAHO, which is also in the Kastalia Handbook information) an International Module for educational students. The International Class starts at the beginning of February and lasts till the beginning of May each year. Three weeks of holidays are included in the programme. (Spring holiday (1 week in February) and Easter Holiday (2 weeks)

If possible the class is composed of 2/3 of foreign and 1/3 of Flemish students.

The programme consists of a three month period of lectures, self-study and teaching practice. In the course of the programme 20 European credits (via ECTS can be obtained.

If you want to obtain 10 extra credits you have to stay on for one and a half month longer for training practice and teaching experience.

The International Class will be held at different locations: Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Vorselaar. Bruges is the present location. After a period in which the international students are introduced to the host city, courses will be organised around the following themes:

Key 1: Communication, cultural awareness and Expression.(4 ECTS)

Key 2: Diversity in/and education. (4 ECTS)

Key 3: Social and cultural competences. (4 ECTS)

Key 4: Keys for Europe in education. (4 ECTS)

Key 5: Teaching in Europe and Europe in Teaching (4 ECTS)

Key 6: KeyS in practice (10 ECTS)

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As the practical training periods aims specifically at either level of education, students from pre-school, primary and secondary teacher training can take part

Deadline for the enrolment is October 15th! But be in time, we have a lot of candidates with 60 international institutes involved! Only 32 candidates will be accepted and we want of good mix of nationalities! It’s essential that your international coordinator sends a mail as soon as he/she is sure you will come.

The information on the International Module is available with your departmental international coordinator and on

http://www.interactum.be/index.php/international-class http://www.interactum.be and then link: international class. Normally the application is online from end of May

Belgium is fun!

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KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN

www.kuleuven.be/english

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Coordinator

The promoter of the Kastalia network at the K.U. Leuven is Dr. Fien Depaepe Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Dekenstraat 2 - mailbox 3773 B-3000 Leuven (Belgium) Tel. +32 16 325765 - Fax +32 16 325859 E-mail: fien.depaepe@ppw.kuleuven.be The Erasmus coordinator of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is Prof. Dr. Frank Baeyens Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Tiensestraat 102 – mailbox 3712 B-3000 Leuven (Belgium) E-mail: frank.baeyens@ppw.kuleuven.be The secretary in charge of Erasmus exchanges is Mrs. Heleen Hendrix Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Tiensestraat 102 – mailbox 3702 B-3000 Leuven (Belgium) E-mail: heleen.hendrix@ppw.kuleuven.be Tel. +32 16 325878 - Fax +32 16 326000

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2. International Relations Office

International Relations Office c/o mrs. Elke Timmermans Naamsestraat 63 box 5410 B-3000 Leuven (Belgium) Tel. +32 16 323767 - Fax +32 16 323773 E-mail: elke.timmermans@int.kuleuven.be 3. Academic Calendar

The academic year opens on the last Monday of September. It consists of two semesters of 13 weeks each (from end September to end December and from the second week of February to the third week of May). Exams are organised after each semester, with an extra examination period from mid August till mid September.

An updated list of holidays is available on the internet: <http://www.kuleuven.be/about/academic_calendar.html>.

4. General description Type of institution A brochure ‘The KU Leuven in brief’ (general information) can be downloaded from the internet (http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/pdf/kuleuven_brief.pdf). More specific information concerning a possible stay at the KU Leuven can be retrieved from http://ppw.kuleuven.be/english/erasmus. The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is a university with fourteen faculties, divided in three groups: (1) the Humanities (Theology, Canon Law, Philosophy, Law, Business and Economics, Social Sciences, Arts and Psychology and Educational Sciences), (2) the Science, Engineering and Technology group (Science, Engineering and Bioscience Engineering) and (3) the Biomedical Sciences group (Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science).

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History The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is the oldest university in the Benelux

countries and has been founded on 9 December 1425. Originally, it consisted of three faculties: Arts, Law and Medicine. In 1431, the Faculty of Theology was added. In the course of the centuries, the Leuven University has developed into a scientific institution covering every discipline.

Until 1968, the Leuven University was undivided, although in the 1960-68 period, two autonomous divisions had grown up within the unitary structure. In 1970, the Leuven university officially split into two autonomous universities, the French-language Université Catholique de Louvain, with a new campus in Ottignies (between Wavre and Brussels) and the Dutch-language Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (or, in short: K.U.Leuven) in Leuven, where today more than 30,000 students study. Among them are about 3,750 foreign students representing approx. 100 different nationalities. The KU Leuven employs a good 8,000 people as members of the academic, scientific administrative and technical staffs (plus the same number of staff in the university hospitals). 5. Admission and registration procedures Application and admission The Kastalia network emphasises on the quality rather than on the number of student exchanges. This means that a lot of attention is being paid to the composition of an appropriate study program for each student at the host institute. Therefore, if you consider coming to Leuven, you are requested to contact long enough beforehand Prof. Dr. Steven Janssens (address etc.: see above). In consultation with the Kastalia representative of the sending institute, he will help you to compose your study program in Leuven. How to apply officially for a stay at the KU Leuven is explained on <http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/exchange/application.html>. Housing Information on how to find accommodation can be found on: <http://www.kuleuven.be/accommodation/index.html>.

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It is not possible to make a reservation in advance or to arrange permanent accommodation from abroad. Before coming to Leuven, all exchange students should notify the Housing Service by filling out the web form at <http://www.kuleuven.be/accommodation/student/exchange.htm>. Upon arrival in Leuven they have to go straight to the Housing Service at Naamsestraat 80. The staff will provide them with information about available temporary accommodation for the first days and will assist in finding permanent accommodation for the rest of their stay. Orientation programme In the week before the opening of the academic year, and in the week before the second semester, an orientation programme is offered to all new foreign students of the various international programmes at K.U.Leuven. Next to practical information on how to find your way at the university and in the city of Leuven, the orientation offers lectures on Flanders, Belgium and Europe, and social events, which provide an opportunity to meet fellow students. Participation in the orientation days is free, except special events. More information on the orientation days and on other initiatives for exchange students can be found on <http://www.kuleuven.be/vesta/index.htm>. 6. Academic requirements

In Belgium, the training of teachers for pre-primary and primary education and for the first years of secondary schools is not organised by universities, but by so-called “hogescholen” (colleges of higher education). Examples are the institutions in Vorselaar and Brussels, which are described elsewhere in this handbook and which are associated with the KU Leuven. Universities organise teacher-training programs for the upper years of secondary schools (pupils of age 15 – 18) and for the “hogescholen” (students from 18 yrs on). Moreover, compared to the programs offered by the “hogescholen”, the curriculum at the university focuses more on independent study and research. Besides, the KU Leuven offers a five-year program in educational sciences (3 years bachelor + 1 year master) and a four-year program in educational studies (3 years bachelor + 1 year master). Parts of these program are courses in teaching methodology for pre-primary, primary,

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secondary and special education, educational psychology, educational technology, methodology of teacher training, adult education and so on. Students from partner institutions can take courses from all these programs under the condition of a sufficient prior knowledge of psychology, educational sciences and research methodology. More information about the English program is available at http://www.kuleuven.be/toekomstigestudenten/publicaties/PPW/Educational_Studies.pdf In case of doubt, contact the network coordinator (see above). 7. Linguistic requirements – Dutch language courses

Within the regular programmes all courses are taught in Dutch. However, to accommodate international students many elective courses are taught in English and courses in Dutch may be substituted by a reading assignment. Finally, some programmes and courses are completely taught in English and target on foreign students. If you want to learn Dutch, the K.U.Leuven offers several opportunities (see: <http://ilt.kuleuven.be/english/cursus/andere_nva.php>). 8. Leisure activities, sport facilities, student cafeteria and restaurants 1. Leisure activities and sport facilities - Organised by the faculty

Each faculty has its own student organisation, which is called a 'kring' (circle) and which organises cultural activities (e.g. debating, drama, expositions, movies, political meetings) and sporting activities (competitions, happenings,...). Apart from this, in its concern for the democratisation of the educational system, the 'kring' studies important social matters, such as enrolment fees, scholarships, examinations, accommodation, ... - Outside the faculty

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Sport The University Sports Centre offers sport facilities for students on all levels, both for initiation as for top-level sports. Information can be found on <http://www.kuleuven.be/sport/english/>. Cultural activities and relaxation “Pangaea” is the symbolic name of the international students’ centre at the KU Leuven. It’s a place where foreign and Belgian students can meet socially. “Pangaea” organises a variety of activities such as concerts, lectures, workshops and trips. For information, see <http://www.kuleuven.be/pangaea/>. 2. Restaurants and cafeteria The KU Leuven has several university restaurants at its disposal. They serve good meals at reduced prices. Addresses and other information can be found on <http://www.alma.be/eng/>. 9. Social Service for foreign students - Medical Service - The Social Service for International Students provides information and assistance to international students who have questions of a legal, financial or practical nature. Such questions might involve residency status, adaptation problems, social security, health insurance, child care, accidents, loans, etc. <http://www.kuleuven.be/studentenvoorzieningen/socialservice>. - Medical service Information on all kinds of medical service for students is available at <http://www.kuleuven.be/studentenvoorzieningen/health/medicalcentre.html>. 10. Health and insurance (e.g. social security)

In Belgium everybody is obliged by law to be covered by health insurance. However, it’s unnecessary for students from EU member states to subscribe to an additional health insurance upon arrival in Leuven, since they have a health insurance scheme in their own country. However, they

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should contact their health insurance organisation in their home country before their departure to Belgium. How to get your medical costs reimbursed is explained at < http://www.kuleuven.be/english/services/insurances>.

All international students are required to subscribe to a third-party liability insurance policy when registering at the Registrar's Office of K.U.Leuven, unless they are already covered by such a policy in their home country. 11. Cost of living Exact estimates of study and living expenses are impossible to give because of the ever-rising cost of living and individual differences in life style. The average monthly rent (including rent, heating, water, electricity) for a standard student room with shared kitchen and bathroom ranges from € 230 to € 250 per month. Ample information on other costs is given in the brochure “Living in Leuven” (<http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/pdf/living.pdf>). 12. Climate

The climate in Belgium is changeable but moderate, with mild winters and cool summers. Clouds and wind are common features. The annual rainfall is moderate but unpredictable; therefore a raincoat is essential. 13. How to get there

By plane: most planes fly to Brussels Airport. From the airport, there are direct connections to Leuven two times each hour. The travel takes appropriately 20 minutes. Be careful not to take a train to Louvain-la-Neuve, which is the university town in Walloon where the French speaking “Université Catholique de Louvain” is located.

By train: Leuven has direct train connections with Brussels, Antwerp, Liege, Gent and Ostend and, outside the Belgian borders, with Aachen and Köln. Also France and the Netherlands are connected by train.

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14. Important webpages and brochures Exchange students from partner institutes who are not familiar with the way of living in Belgium, might find useful information in two brochures which can be downloaded from the internet:

“Living in Leuven” (<http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/pdf/living.pdf>)

“Housekeeping” (<http://www.kuleuven.be/socialservices/pdf/housekeepingtips.pdf>). Furthermore there are some important pages on the website of the K.U.Leuven:

“Living, studying and working in Leuven” on <http://www.kuleuven.be/english/living.html>

“Information for exchange students” on <http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/exchange/index.html>

“Erasmus in the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences” on <.http://ppw.kuleuven.be/erasmus/english/incoming.html>. A summary can be found on <http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/exchange/data_sheet.pdf>

B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT 1. Promoter of the Kastalia network The unit of the KU Leuven, which participates in the Kastalia network is the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. Promoter is Dr. Fien Depaepe (address etc.: see above) 2. Structure of the Department

The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences consists of 13 research centres, 4 of them which are directly related to Educational Sciences - Education, Culture, and society - Education and Training - Parenting and Special Education - Methodology of Educational Sciences

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Information on the research whithin each of these centres can be found on <http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/unit/50000339>.

C. COURSE UNITS

The study program in educational sciences is divided into three cycles: bachelor, master and doctorate (PhD). The subjects of the teacher training program can be taken simultaneously with the master program or after it. These courses are taught on a master’s level. For a list of the programs and subjects which are part of a bachelor’s or master’s programme, with a link to a summary of each subject, see <http://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/n/F_50000339.htm>. The English-language subjects are listed separately on: <http://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/index.htm>.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UCC DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

BLAAGAARD/KDAS

http://blaagaard-kdas.ucc.dk/english/ Erasmus Code DK KOBENHA 56

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST

COUNTRY International coordinator Sabine Lam University College UCC – Department of Teacher Education Blaagaard/KDAS Mørkhøj Park Allé 5 DK-2860 Søborg Denmark Tel: +45 4189 7558 E-mail: SKL@ucc.dk International secretary Rebekka Gunilla Larsen E-mail: RGL@ucc.dk

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General description Type of institution Blaagaard/KDAS is a Teachers Training College situated in greater Copenhagen. The academic level for the teacher education programme corresponds to Bachelor Degree, Bachelor of Education. The Bachelor of Education is of four-year duration and integrates theoretical, professional and practical teacher preparation. Admission and registration procedures International Coordinators are requested to nominate their students by sending an E-mail to International coordinator Sabine Lam SKL@ucc.dk. Further information and an access to an online application form will be sent to nominated students. Deadline for application is May 1st for the 1st semester as well as entire academic year and November 1st for the 2nd semester.

Academic Calendar 2013/2014 1st semester: 27.08.2013 – 21.12.2013 2nd semester: 03.01.2014 – 10.05.2014 Examinations in May and June. Autumn holiday: 15.10.2013 – 19.10.2013 Christmas holiday: 22.12.2013 – 02.01. 2014 Easter holiday: 25.03.2014– 02.04.2014

Academic requirements Exchange students must be at least 2nd year students at a teacher training college or university.

Language requirements As an exchange student you need to have a good knowledge of the English language, as you will be enrolled in study programmes conducted in English. It will be expected that you are able to participate actively in discussions in classes and group work, read literature as well as formulate written products in English.

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To improve your Danish skills before arriving in Denmark, Erasmus offers intensive language courses in Danish. You have to apply for the course in your home country to attend such a course upon arrival to Denmark. Accommodation Blaagaard/KDAS has no accommodation on campus, but we help exchange students to find accommodation in private homes in and around Copenhagen, the cost is generally up to 3000 DKK per month. Please notify along with your application whether you are interested in help finding a place to live. As soon as you are admitted you will receive more information from our accommodation office. For further information please contact accommodation@ucc.dk. Facilities Blaagaard/KDAS is situated ten kilometres from the centre of Copenhagen and has a lot of facilities such as a swimming pool, a fitness room, a sound studio to record music, a media room and free internet. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, has 1,4 million inhabitants, and its surroundings offer you a lot of cultural and social opportunities. Health and insurance (e.g. social security) If you are an EU national covered by your national health system, the Danish National Health System will be available to you. You should obtain an E 11 form from your national health system and bring it with you. Please make sure that you are properly insured. Cost of living An average student needs approximately 5000 DKK per month for accommodation, board, travel expenses, cultural activities etc. The average rent for a room is usually 2500 DKK a month, and roughly 2500 DKK will be needed for food etc. per month.7,50 DKK (Danish kroner) = 1.00 Euro.

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Residence Permit All EU nationals and EEA citizens (from Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland) can study in Denmark three months without visa. If you wish to stay longer, you have to apply for permission before the first three months are up, this can be done in Denmark after arrival. Students who are not EU nationals must obtain a residence permit from the Danish Embassy in their native country prior to arrival in Denmark. We will send you the necessary documents as soon as you are admitted to Blaagaard-KDAS. Please be aware, that it may take at least two months to receive visa.

B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT The Department University College UCC Blaagaard/KDAS Mørkhøj Park Allé 5 DK-2860 Søborg Denmark Tel: +45 4189 8100 Fax: +45 4189 8199 Blaagaard-KDAS offers an open and inviting study environment both academically and socially. Lecturers use a variety of teaching methods – group work, innovative project work, discussions and lectures and most teaching is focused around you learning how to plan your future teaching, both the academic as well as the educational (learning environment) aspects. The academic level for the teacher education programme corresponds to a UK/US Bachelor Degree, bachelor of Education. The bachelor of Education is of four-year duration and integrates theoretical, professional and practical teacher preparation. Besides a chosen main subject (Danish, Math, PE or English) the programme includes common core subjects, such as theory of

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education, psychology, general didactics, school and society, religious studies and philosophy, teaching practice (24 weeks) and thesis. COURSES for exchange students International programme You can follow an international programme for either one semester or an entire academic year. The subjects are: English 36 ECTS, KLM (religious studies, philosophy and citizenship) 17 ECTS, Psychology 11 ECTS, Teaching practice 7,5 ECTS. You will be joining a class of first year Danish students. All subjects are taught in English. International modules Since 1996 Teacher Education Blaagaard/KDAS has implemented International Modules successfully. These modules are characterized by English as the main language of instruction, a focus on international and global dimensions and active learning methods. You will be attending the modules with other exchange students as well as Danish students. From February to April, the programme of the international modules will be carried out as a full-time 20 ECTS or 30 ECTS programme for exchange students. If you understand Danish If you understand Danish you can follow any courses taught in Danish. Exam products can be written in any Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish or Danish) or English. You can find more information about subjects offered in our curriculum.

Welcome to Denmark!

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UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND (Itä-Suomen yliopisto)

http://www.uef.fi/englishindex.html Erasmus ID Code: SF KUOPIO12

A. INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY

1. The Network Coordinator

Ms. Helena Hulmi Joensuu Campus Philosophical Faculty School of Applied Educational Sciences and Teacher Training P.O.Box 111 FI-80101 Joensuu Finland tel: +358 - 50 – 442 2425 fax: +358 -13 - 251 4130 e-mail: helena.hulmi@uef.fi

2. The Institutional Erasmus

Coordinator

Ms. Mia Laurila International Student Services Joensuu Campus P.O. Box 111 FI‐80101 Joensuu Finland e-mail: mia.laurila@uef.fi tel. +358 2944 58194 fax +358 13 318 110 3. Academic calendar The Academic Year is based on a two-semester system, two periods each of semester. The official academic year is from 1 August to 31 July. However, studies in the Autumn Semester start

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mainly at the end of August and end in mid or late December and in the Spring Semester they start at the beginning of January and end in mid or late May. During the Academic Year 2013-2014, instruction will be given during the following periods: - Autumn Semester: September 2 to December 18, 2013 (Christmas Break: December 19, 2013 – January 6, 2014) - Spring Semester: January 7 to May 31, 2014 (Easter Break: April 17 – April, 23, 2014) No teaching is offered during the summer, i.e. from June to August. It is highly recommended that students arrive at the beginning of each semester and participate in the Orientation Programme. The timing: Beginning of September, autumn semester 2013, beginning of January, spring semester 2014. More information at the page http://www.uef.fi/studies/practical 4. General description

Type of institution The University of Joensuu and the University of Kuopio merged on 1January 2010 to constitute the University of Eastern Finland. With approx. 15 000 students and 2800 members of staff, the University of Eastern Finland is one of the largest universities in Finland. The university has campuses in the towns of Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna.

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Faculties, Schools and Departments Faculty of Health Sciences (Kuopio campus) - A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences (including

Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine and Neurobiology)

- School of Pharmacy - Department of Nursing Science - School of Medicine (including Biomedicine, Public Health

and Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Medicine, and Dentistry Faculty of Science and Forestry (Joensuu & Kuopio campus) - Department of Biology (including Ecological Research

Institute, Botanical Garden Botania) - Department of Biosciences - Department of Physics and Mathematics - Department of Chemistry - School of Forest Sciences - School of Computing (including Healthcare Information

Systems Research and Development Unit) - Department of Environmental Science

Faculty of Social Science and Business Studies (Joensuu and Kuopio campus) - Department of Geographical and Historical Studies - Department of Business - Department of Law - Department of Health and Social Management - Department of Social Sciences Philosophical Faculty (Joensuu and Savonlinna Campus) - School of Humanities (including Finnish Language and

Cultural Research, Foreign Languages and Translation Studies)

- School of Educational Sciences and Psychology (including Special Education,

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Education, Adult Education and Career Counselling, and Psychology)

- School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education (Joensuu and

Savonlinna) - School of Theology (Western Theology and Orthodox

Theology) - University Teacher Training Schools in Joensuu and

Savonlinna

For further information about the Faculties, Schools and Departments of the University of Eastern Finland, please see www.uef.fi -> Faculties and Units.

Admission and registration procedures

When registering at Student Services, remember to bring with you:

1. your identification card (ID card or passport) 2. your registration form duly filled out and signed 3. your insurance certificate (EU students: a European Health Insurance Card) 4. your receipt of the payment of the Student Union membership fee (a receipt issued by your bank, an ATM receipt or a print out from your online bank).

You should register in person at Student and Learning Services. The service hours are: Mon- Fri 10 am – 3 pm until 15 September. From then on, the office is closed on Wednesdays.

Joensuu Campus: Student and Learning Services Visiting address: Yliopistokatu 2, Aurora Building A, 1st floor. Mailing address: P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland Tel. +358 294 458 263, +358 294 458 342, +358 294 458 188 Fax +358 13 318 110 E-mail: opiskelu(at)uef.fi

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Academic requirements ERASMUS students must have completed at least two years of university studies.

Language requirements

The language of instruction is mainly Finnish. Non-Finnish speakers should have a good command of English. The university offers courses in the Finnish language specially designed for international students. Since the Finnish language is unfamiliar to most exchange students, the University of Eastern Finland offers the following international non-degree programmes taught in English:

On the Joensuu Campus exchange students can apply to the following non-degree programmes:

An International Study Programme in Education

Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career Counselling

Finnish Culture Study Programme for Exchange Students

Psychology Courses for International Exchange Students

Approaches to Theology

An International Study Programme in Environmental Science and Forestry

Business and Management

An International Study Programme in Law

History and Geography

In addition, exchange students may take courses from the following the International Master's degree programmes provided they meet the course requirements: Linguistics Sciences, Environmental Biology, European Forestry, Wood Material Science, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Photonics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Border Crossings, Environmental Policy and Law, Service Management

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On the Kuopio Campus exchange students can apply to the following non-degree programmes:

Business and Management

Clinical Medicine

Environmental Sciences

Health Policy and Management

Information Technology and Computer Science

Pharmacy

Social Wellbeing and Social Work

Public Health and Public Health Nutrition

Nursing Science and Health Promotion

In addition, exchange students may take courses in the International Master’s degree programmes in General Toxicology and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Health Promotion in Nursing Science, Public Health/Public Healt Nutrition, Computational Biomedical Engineering, Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies, Environmental Biology

Exchange students are non-degree students who intend to study at any of the campuses of the University of Eastern Finland for one or two semesters. These students participate in bilateral or international student exchange programmes(e.g. Erasmus, FIRST, Campus Europae, ISEP, UNCEP, Nordplus/Nordlys, North-South-South or other bilateral agreements). Exchange student applicants must have completed at least one year of studies at their home university in order to be eligible to enrol at the University of Eastern Finland.

5. Accommodation

Student Housing in Joensuu is provided by Student Housing Company Joensuun Elli. (More information: http://www.joensuunelli.fi/eng.)

6. Libraries, sports facilities, student cafeteria and

restaurant, transport facilities etc.

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Please see more information Practical Guide for International Students at the page: http://www.uef.fi/studies/practical

7. Health and Insurance (e.g. Social security)

All EU students are advised to obtain European Health Insurance Card from their home country and always carry it with them. Students carrying this card are entitled to treatment at the same price as Finns in case of sudden illness or accident. You should obtain the requested card already in your home country! If you do not have it, please ask your own health insurance office to send it to you. Note that citizens of the UK do not need the card for treatment of acute illness or emergency. Finland also has social security agreements related to health care with some other countries but we advise you to carefully check the coverage of the insurance agreement and conditions on which benefits are available at your own health insurance office before arriving in Finland. Students from the Nordic countries do not need European Health Insurance Card.

Non-EU/EEA citizens are usually not covered by the National Health Insurance unless there is a reciprocal health care agreement between their home country and Finland. Therefore, a valid insurance to cover any medical treatment is essential. Please be prepared to present a proof of insurance when applying for the residence permit in your home country.

Those who wish to use the services of a private doctor shall first pay the doctor for the treatment. Later, students with the European Health Insurance card or equivalent documents (citizens of the Nordic/EU/EEA countries or Quebec) can go to Kela (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland) where they will be compensated for part of the medical fee. Alternatively,

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they can claim for the compensation from their own health insurance offices later, after returning to their home countries.

Please note that you should take your prescriptions with you if you have an illness that requires regular medical treatment. It is also recommended that you bring your medical history, translated into English, with you. No vaccinations are required for registration at the University of Eastern Finland.

FSHS: Finnish Student Health Service

Finnish Student Health Service (Ylioppilaiden terveydenhuoltosäätiö, YTHS) provides all Bachelor's and Master's degree students of the University of Eastern Finland, including exchange students, with preventive health care, medical care, mental health care, and dental care. Almost every type of health service a student might need, with the exception of hospital treatment and maternity clinic, are included. FSHS runs health centres in 16 university towns and you will be eligible to receive treatment at any of these centres.

Please note that FSHS provides health services only for university students. Also note that you can use the FSHS health services only if you have a student card, i.e. if you have paid the Student Union membership fee. The consultation fees for students at FSHS are very reasonable and such services as consultation with a nurse or a general practitioner are free of charge. Please remember to have your Student Union Membership Card with you when visiting FSHS.

Please note that if you are given a referral to another health centre, for example to the North Karelia Central Hospital or the Kuopio University Hospital, you will be charged the valid fees and you will not get any student reductions.

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You should make an appointment for each visit to FSHS. If you are unable to keep the appointment, remember to cancel it in order to avoid any fees. The nurses, however, are available for consultation every morning without an appointment. For dental care, you should be prepared to wait even up to a month for an appointment. Only in the case of an acute toothache it is possible to provide you with treatment during the same day.

Students who are not members of the Student Union are advised to use the municipal or private health services

Students planning to travel either to Russia or to the Baltic countries during their stay in Finland should have a valid vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

8. Student Union membership

The Student Union provides various services for university students. Under the student union act, all undergraduate degree students (completing Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Eastern Finland) are required to join the Student Union. Exchange students studying in Finland for longer than three months are welcome to join the Student Union, but are not obliged to do so. If the exchange student's study period at the University of Eastern Finland lasts less than three months, it is not possible for them to join the Student Union. To become a member, one must pay the membership fee. It entitles students to the services of Student Health Service, discounts on meal prices in the cacafeterias on campus and at a number of shops, stores and restaurants, and to 45-55% discount on long distance train and bus fares.

For postgraduate (Doctoral) students, who have already completed their Master's degree, the Student Union membership is voluntary. They are entitled only to the local discounts the Student Union has negotiated with some of the

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local shops. Postgraduate students are not entitled to subsidised meals, travel discounts or Student Health Services. The membership fees for the academic year 2013-2014 are for Bachelor's or Master's degree students €108/full year and €57/semester and for Doctoral students €56/full year and €30/semester. Memberships of less than one semester will not be considered. Only members of Student Union can get a student card. After paying the membership fee and registering at Student Services of the University, students can order a Student Card (€15.10) online from the following website: myfrank.fi. If the student does not have a credit card or a Finnish bank account and e-banking, they will need to pay the card fare in the Student Union office. The card can be collected from the Student Union office approximately 2-3 weeks after placing the order.

The most important membership benefits of the Student Union are: • Discount (45-55%) on trains and long distance buses nationwide • Health care at Finnish Student Health Service (including some free services) • Affordable lunch in student restaurants on the campuses • Discounts in various shops, swimming hall, gym fees, youth hostels (e.g. www.hostellit.fi), museums, theatres, cinemas, concerts etc. Please note that the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) does not entitle students to the above mentioned reductions.

Survival Package Members of the Student Union can rent a survival package which includes several things that are needed in everyday life.

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The idea is recycling and therefore most of the items are second-hand. Survival Package Joensuu Content: Blanket, pillow, sheets, plates, cups, cutlery, kettle, kitchen towel, frying pan and some other cooking utensils. Price: The renting fee of the Survival Package is €35 for one semester. Once the package is returned to the Student Union clean and in good condition €20 will be returned to the student. Survival Package Kuopio Content: sheet, pillow case, duvet cover, kettle, frying pan, two plates, mug, cutlery, bowl, scoop, kitchen knife, spatula, can opener Price: The renting fee of the Survival Package is 35€. Once the package is returned to the Student Union clean and in good condition, 25€ will be returned to the student.

9. Cost of living

The average cost of living in Finland for a single student varies between 500 and 800 euros per month, depending on personal spending habits. This amount includes accommodation, transportation and meal costs. Living expenses are relatively high in Finland, though comparable to the EU average.

10. Climate, cultural characteristics

Finland has four clearly distinguished seasons. Please bring ample supplies of warm clothing for the winter period. If you are

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interested in winter sports (ice-skate, play ice-hockey, cross-country ski etc.) you may wish to bring your equipment along, although it is easy to buy skis and skates in Finland. The Finnish Friend Programme

In order to help international students to adapt to Finland, International Mobility Services offers students a possibility to familiarise themselves with everyday Finnish life and culture through the Finnish Friend Programme.

There are a number of Finnish individuals and families who would like to meet international students in an informal way, to make friends with a newcomer, to invite a student for a visit every now and then, to share their leisure time activities - in general, to introduce Finnish culture to international students. Also, in return, they would like to learn about the home country, language and culture of the student. International Mobility Services will arrange the first meeting for the participants in the programme, and after that they can meet according to their own schedules and interests.

Contact the International Mobility Services (international[at]uef.fi) for more information on the programme

11. How to get there

There is direct train service from both Helsinki and Turku to Joensuu four times a day. It is also possible to fly from Helsinki five times a day. Joensuu airport is only about 11 km from the centre of Joensuu.

Please see more information Practical Guide for International Students at the page: http://www.uef.fi/studies/

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For more information please contact

International Studies Coordinator Ms Päivi Haltilahti Tel +358 2944 58065 e- mail: international.joensuu@uef.fi B. INFORMATION ON THE FACULTY 1. PHILOSOPHICAL FACULTY

The Philosophical Faculty is one of the four Faculties at the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty emphasises internationality and multidisciplinarity and works for the advancement of education for the public good according to the principles of the University of Eastern Finland. Its special mission is to conduct scientific research and offer research based academic education in the fields of educational sciences and psychology, home economics and craft science, linguistics and cultural studies.

The Faculty serves not only Eastern Finland but the whole country and the international scientific community as well. In certain areas of education, theology, languages and culture the Faculty has an expressly defined national mission. The Faculty also strives to provide its services to the society as a whole by providing expertise and education in the fields it represents for the advancement of the social, economic and cultural well-being of Eastern Finland in particular.

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PHILOSOPHICAL FACULTY • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students 3800 • Doctoral students 318 • Staff 261

Schools and Units

The Philosophical Faculty operates on two campuses: in the towns of Joensuu and Savonlinna.

Based on the Joensuu campus are the School of Humanities, the School of Educational Sciences and Psychology and the School of Theology. The School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education has teaching on both campuses.

The Faculty provides guided teacher training and has two Teacher Training Schools for the purpose of developing teacher education; University Teacher Training School at Joensuu, Savonlinna University Practice School

2. International Study Programmes at the Philosophical Faculty

The purpose of the International Study Programmes at the Faculty is to offer exchange students a wide variety of courses to choose from during their relatively short stay (three to four months) in Joensuu. These are non-degree programmes that is free for all students: There are no course fees. Most of the courses belong to the regular syllabi of the Faculty.

The language of instruction is English or Finnish. The courses of the programme are always taught in English if exchange students attend the course. Students may choose courses according to their own interests, out of those available during the exchange

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period. If students have difficulties in finding relevant courses, they may choose courses taught in Finnish and agree on independent study with the teacher of the course. It is also possible to take courses in the other Faculties or international study programmes. International Student Services will provide more information on the other programmes. The requirements of the studies in this leaflet are given in terms of ECTS.

Pre-registration is required for most of the courses. Registration takes place by using registration system on the internet (WebOodi). An International Study Programme in Educational Sciences bulletin board is on the ground floor of the Educa Building. It is necessary to check the information in WebOodi or on the bulletin board regularly because possible changes in the programme; timetables etc. will be announced there. There are few practical issues to notice: 1) Lecturers usually give more information about the course, timetables, excursions and exams in the first meeting. So it is essentially for students to be present in the first meeting. 2) The number of participants on courses is limited. 3) As a rule, courses will be organised if there are at least 7 participating students. 4) The curricula tend to be changed and updated throughout the academic year, and it is therefore important to check the bulletin boards or WebOodi for the most recent information. The Faculty offers different programmes for exchange students:

Non-degree Study Programmes

Finnish Culture Study Programme for Exchange Students (25 ECTS) Linguistics and Language Technology International Study Programme in Education Professional Intercultural Competence (25 ECTS) Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career

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Counselling Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners (25 ECTS) Psychology Courses for International Exchange Students Approaches to Theology (25 ECTS)

Master's degree study Programmes

MA in English Language and Culture (120 ECTS) Master's Degree Programme in Linguistic Sciences (120 ECTS) Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Linguistics (EMCL, 120 ECTS) Master's Degree Programme in Educational Sciences (120 ECTS) Master's Degree Programme in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication (120 ECTS)

Please, see more information about the courses from the webpage: http://www.uef.fi/Philosophical Faculty/Study Programmes

2.1 ECTS Coordinator of the Faculty The Coordinator of the Faculty will usually be the contact person of students and academic staff within the faculty and will deal with most practical and academic aspects of the implementation of ECTS.

The coordinator will inform students about ECTS in more practical details; explain the academic recognition procedures and documents (learning agreement, transcript of records) etc. The coordinator will assist the student to structure a programme of studies combining academic requirements with individual interests.

Philosophical Faculty, School of Applied Educational Sciences and Teacher Training, Joensuu Campus: Ms. Helena Hulmi, Senior Lecturer E-mail: helena.hulmi@uef.fi, tel: + 358- 50- 442 2425

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Savonlinna Campus: Ms. Päivi Peltoperä, Departmental Secretary E-mail:paivi.peltopera@uef.fi, tel.: + 358- 50 437 2888

For specific information concerning International Study Programme in Educational Sciences, please contact: Ms. Helena Hulmi Philosophical Faculty Tel: +358- 50 - 442 2425 E-mail: helena.hulmi@uef.fi

Welcome to Joensuu and to the University of Eastern Finland!

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ECOLE SUPERIEURE DU PROFESSORAT ET DE L’EDUCATION

TOULOUSE - MIDI-PYRÉNÉES

http://ent.univ-tlse2.fr/

INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The International Relations Office E.S.P.E. 56, Avenue de l’U.R.S.S. F-31078 TOULOUSE Cedex e-mail office: iufm.relations.internationales@univ-tlse2.fr Mr. François MAIPLE International Relations Director e-mail: francois.maiple@univ-tlse2.fr Mrs. Carol SERRURIER-ZUCKER Student Mobility Coordinator Tel.: +33 (0)5 62 25 22 42 e-mail: carol.serrurier@univ-tlse2.fr Mrs. Laureline CARO-NARDARI International Relations Administrator Tel.: +33 (0)5 62 25 20 65 Fax: +33 (0)5 62 25 20 68 e-mail: laureline.caro@univ-tlse2.fr

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2. Academic calendar Start: September 2nd 2013, and there will be an induction meeting for Erasmus students on the 18th September at 14h00. End of courses: April 25th 2014 (exams and dissertation vivas in May and June). Holidays for 2013 – 2014

October 26th to November 3rd (inclusive) Fall holiday

December 21st to January 5th Christmas holiday

March 1st to 9th Winter holiday

April 26th to May 11th Spring holiday

3. General description Type of institution The E.S.P.E. Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Research for Higher Education. It trains students, holders of at least a bachelors degrees (Baccalaureat + 3), to become Primary or Secondary school teachers. The E.S.P.E. are also involved in in-service training of teachers in their educational district. In addition to the three main campuses in Toulouse, the E.S.P.E. has filial departments in the following cities: Albi, Auch, Cahors, Foix, Montauban, Rodez and Tarbes.

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TOULOUSE:

E.S.P.E. / URSS (St AGNE): 56, avenue de l'URSS - 31078 TOULOUSE CEDEX Tel: +33 5 62 25 20 00 - Fax: +33 5 62 25 20 68 (Head office, International Relations Bureau)

E.S.P.E. / MURET: 181, Avenue de Muret - 31076 TOULOUSE CEDEX Tel.: + 33 5 62 25 20 00 - Fax: +33 5 62 25 21 19 (General Training Department and Fine Arts, Arts, Languages and Human Sciences Department).

E.S.P.E. / RANGUEIL: 118, Route de Narbonne - 31077 TOULOUSE CEDEX Tel.: +33 5 62 25 20 00 - Fax: +33 5 62 25 21 58 (Sciences and Industrial Studies Department).

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E.S.P.E. SITES IN OTHER CITIES IN THE ACADEMIE de TOULOUSE:

ALBI Director of the site: Prof. Hélène MAIGNIAL 1, Rue de l'Ecole Normale - 81000 ALBI Tel: +33 5 63 48 14 60 - Fax: +33 5 63 38 14 99 e-mail: helene.maignial@univ-tlse2.fr

AUCH Director of the site: Prof. Francis ROCA 24, Rue d'Embaquès - 32000 AUCH Tel: +33 5 62 05 45 91 - Fax: +33 5 62 05 82 23 e-mail: francis.roca@univ-tlse2.fr

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CAHORS Director of the site: Prof. Jean-Luc MORDWA 273, Ave. Martin - BP 282 - 46000 CAHORS CEDEX Tel: +33 5 65 23 46 05 - Fax: +33 5 65 30 14 26 e-mail: jean-luc.mordwa@univ-tlse2.fr

FOIX Director of the site: Prof. Jean-Yves LENA 4, Avenue Raoul Lafagette - 09000 FOIX Tel: +33 5 61 02 19 71 - Fax: +33 5 61 02 89 96 e-mail: jean-yves.lena@univ-tlse2.fr

MONTAUBAN Director of the site: Prof. François MAIPLE 76, Bd Montauriol - 82017 MONTAUBAN Tel: +33 5 63 03 81 81 - Fax: +33 5 63 66 34 11 e-mail: manuel.mesquita@univ-tlse2.fr

RODEZ Director of the site: Prof. Jacques MONTOYA 12, Rue Sarrus - 12000 RODEZ Tel: +33 5 65 68 03 43 - Fax: +33 5 65 68 29 70 e-mail:jacques.montoya@univ-tlse2.fr

TARBES Director of the site: Mr Serge MIAS 3, Rue Lautréamont - BP 1625 - 65016 TARBES CEDEX Tel: +33 5 62 44 23 30 - Fax: +33 5 62 44 23 44 e-mail: serge.mias@iniv-tlse2.fr

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4. Short history and organisation of studies. In September 1991, thirty-one IUFMs were created in France from the Ecoles Normales which trained teachers in order to cope with the increasing need for new teachers. In 2008, the IUFMs were integrated into the university of the academy in which they are situated. The IUFM Midi-Pyrénées became part of the Université de Toulouse II - le Mirail. This year a new ministerial reform is being put into action and the IUFMs are all being renamed E.S.P.E. (Ecoles supérieures du professorat et de l’éducation). The E.S.P.E. Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées which will come into existence on the 1st September 2013 will henceforth be part of the greater Université de Toulouse. Toulouse University ranks second in France with more than 100 000 students. Of them, 1670 were at the I.U.F.M. Midi-Pyrénées in 2010-2011 in the 1st and 2nd years of the different Masters of Education, Teaching and Training. In 2010-2011, the system of teacher training underwent a major change to be brought in line with European standards. Students wishing to become teachers need a bachelor degree to enter the E.S.P.E., where they prepare a two-year master degree in addition to the teaching qualification for their particular specialisation. Masters degrees - les Masters Métiers de l’Enseignement, de l’Education et de la Formation: 1. Master mention M.E.E.F. premier degré to become a primary school teacher; 2. Master mention M.E.E.F. second degré in the subject of their specialisation to become a secondary school teacher 3. Master mention M.E.E.F.encadrement éducatif to train for a non-teaching school post in charge of pupil behaviour (conseiller principal d’éducation).

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Teaching qualification – les concours: In addition to the master degree, students have to obtain the relevant teaching qualification and the E.S.P.E. provide courses for: - the CRPE, the qualifying examination for civil service primary school

teachers; - the CAPES, the qualification for secondary school teachers, or the

AGREGATION; - the CAPET to teach in a technical high school; - the CAPLP2 to teach in a vocational high school; - the CPE qualification is needed to be a conseiller principal

d’éducation. During their first year, in addition to their master courses, students prepare for and sit their competitive recruitment examination (concours). During the second year of their master, they complete their courses, spend part of their week in school placements in charge of pupils and complete a master’s thesis. 5. Foreign students Foreign students wishing to study in Toulouse can take courses in their subject(s) of choice at the University of Toulouse and/or courses in pedagogy and didactics at the E.S.P.E. Academic Requirements You have to be registered as a student in one of the participating institutions and it would be best if you have an equivalent level of studies to that of our students, that is to say approximately 3 or 4 years of higher education. Linguistic Requirements As all courses are taught in French, an adequate knowledge of the French language is necessary (level B2 of the CECRL). However, in the Department of Modern Foreign Languages which belongs to the “Unité

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de Formation Arts, Lettres, Langues”, some courses are taught in English, German or Spanish. French as a Foreign Language courses are available at the University of Toulouse - Le Mirail in two formats: free educational courses for teachers in French as a Foreign Language (very high level) or French as Foreign Language for non-native-speakers of French. See the international office to apply. 6. How to get to the E.S.P.E. Main site and International Relations Office (56, Avenue de l’URSS) By plane: There are direct flights from Paris and from some other European cities such as: Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, and Stockholm. If you arrive by plane: Take the shuttle "navette: Aerocar" from Toulouse Blagnac Airport to the City Center and stop at the metro station Compans Caffarelli (or Jeanne d’Arc or Jean Jaurès). Departure from airport every 20 minutes (15 to 20 minutes drive) Then take the metro direction Ramonville (line B), stop at the station Saint-Agne/SNCF. The main site of the E.S.P.E.is immediately to your right when you exit the metro station. By train: From Paris, there are many trains directly (6 hours) or TGV via Bordeaux (5 hours). At the station Toulouse-Matabiau, take the metro direction Basso Cambo (line A) and change to line B at Jean Jaurès (next station). Take the direction Ramonville (line B), stop at the station Saint-Agne/SNCF. The main site of the E.S.P.E. is immediately to your right when you exit the metro station. Avenue de Muret site: From the city centre, take bus N° 12, stop at "Bénézet". The E.S.P.E. is at N° 181 avenue de Muret. (tram-lines are being laid along avenue de Muret and as of 2014, this site should be accessible by tram).

CPE Principal

Education Advisers

BTS DUT

DEUST Classes Prépa

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Rangueil site: Take the metro, direction Ramonville, stop at Université Paul Sabatier. The E.S.P.E. is on the university campus. 7. Admission and Registration Procedures Upon arrival at the E.S.P.E. you should provide: - The document proving that you are an ERASMUS student from your university - The student card from your University of origin - A valid passport - Two passport photos - Proof of insurance cover

All ERASMUS students must report to the:

International Relations Office Laurelyne Caro 56 Avenue de l'URSS 31078 Toulouse Cedex Tel: +33 5 62 25 20 65 Fax: +33 5 62 25 20 68

Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm: for practical information about their stay and help with their registration. The Registration Department secretary will provide them with a student card to be used for the E.S.P.E. Restaurants, for public libraries and for student discounts in cinemas and museums.

Accommodation The E.S.P.E. may be able to help with accommodation in a student hall in Toulouse, but few rooms are available. The price is 226 euros per month (prices at the 1st September 2013) all included. A deposit is required upon arrival (226 euros).

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However reservations must be made several months before your arrival. The price is 226 euros regardless of whether you arrive after the beginning of the month (or leave before the end of a month).

Independent Accommodation You may find accommodation on the private market but in that case you must realise that the rent is higher than for a room in a student hostel unless you share with another student (for that you have to contact the international office as soon as possible). You may also be able to find accommodation with a family with the Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires (CROUS) http://www.crous-toulouse.fr/logements-chez-les-particuliers We ask you to PLEASE let the International Relations office know if you decide not to take (or to leave) the student accommodation which has been found for you as there is always a list of students waiting for a room.

Libraries, Sports Facilities, Student Cafeteria & Restaurant With your E.S.P.E. student card you are entitled to use:

the various facilities offered by all E.S.P.E. libraries or by University libraries

sports facilities: volleyball, basketball, football, rugby, mountain biking, fun-board, skiing, dance, rock, swimming, badminton, squash, etc.

other activities: photography, choir, theatre.

E.S.P.E. cafeterias. Price for a meal : approx 3 euros

Transport Facilities

In Toulouse it is easy to get around, using either the underground, tram or buses. Tickets can be bought from the TISSEO:

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ESPACE TRANSPORT 7 Place Esquirol 31000 Toulouse - a card for one month = 43,80 euros - a card of 10 journeys = 9,40 euros - a reduction card = 8 euros + 2 photos + student card.

Residence Permit Citizens of EU countries can enter France without a visa or residence permit.

Health & Insurance

Remember to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from the health service in your own country and bring it with you.

A proof of student accommodation multi-risk insurance is needed by the student hall as well as civil liability insurance translated (if necessary) into French or English. The civil liability insurance can be purchased in Toulouse on arrival for around 16 euros.

Cost of Living Living costs are relatively high in France. Students will need approximately 615 euros per month.

Climate, Cultural Characteristics The climate in Toulouse is of the Mediterranean type: rather mild in winter and hot in the summertime. Toulouse is situated equidistant from the sea and from the mountains (around 200 km). An easy train journey will take you to impressive historic locations like Carcassonne or Albi. In winter and springtime (till around Easter) you can go skiing in many Pyrenean ski resorts. Numerous cultural activities take place in Toulouse, all year long.

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UNIVERSITÄT HILDESHEIM

www.uni-hildesheim.de

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY

1. The Network Coordinator

Dr. Yvonne Rechter

Universität Hildesheim

Marienburger Platz 22

D-31141 Hildesheim

Tel. +49 (0)5121 883 439

Fax +49 (0)5121 883 430

Fax 05121/883 431

E-Mail: yvonne.rechter@unihildesheim.de Prof. Dr. Stefani Brusberg-Kiermeier Instituts für englische Sprache und Literatur Bühler-Campus Lübecker Straße 3 D-31141 Hildesheim Tel. +49 (0)5121 883 814 Fax +49 (0)5121 883 802 E-Mail: brusberg@uni-hildesheim.de www.uni-hildesheim.de

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2. The International Office

Elke Sasse-Fleige Universität Hildesheim Marienburger Platz 22 D- 31141 Hildesheim Tel.: +49 (0)5121 883 156 Fax: +49 (0)5121 883 154 E-Mail: fleige@uni-hildesheim.de Ulrike Baedecker-Zimmermann (responsible for incoming students) Tel.: +49 (0)5121 883 153 Fax: +49 (0)5121 883 158 E-Mail: baezi@uni-hildesheim.de

3. The Academic Calendar

Each Academic Year has two semesters, a winter and a summer semester. In general, the winter semester starts in mid-October and ends in mid-February. The summer semester usually begins in mid-April and ends in mid-July.

Academic Year 2013/2014

Winter semester: 01.10.2013 - 31.03.2014 ERASMUS Orientation Days: 01.10.2013 - 13.10.2013 Orientation Days: 14.10.2013 – 18.10.2013 Beginning of classes: 21.10.2013 Christmas break: 23.12.2013 - 03.01.2014 End of classes: 07.02.2014

Summer semester: 01.04.2014 - 30.09.2014 ERASMUS Orientation Days: 07.04.2014 - 17.04.2014 Beginning of classes: 09.04.2014 Excursion week: 09.06.2014 - 13.06.2014 End of classes: 25.07.2014

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The university has four main departments:

Educational and Social Science (Erziehungs- und Sozialwissenschaften)

Arts, Aesthetics and Cultural Studies Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication

(Kulturwissenschaften und Ästhetische Kommunikation)

Information and Communication Sciences (Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaften).

Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Informatics (Mathematik, Naturwissenschaften, Wirtschaft und Informatik)

The University of Hildesheim has a total of about 6,000 students. Of the about 350 foreign students, approx. 30 % are exchange students. The course “Primary and Secondary School Teacher Education” is the oldest at the University of Hildesheim, which originally started as a College for Educational Science in 1970 and was upgraded and diversified into a university in 1978. Now, with over 1000 students, the course also has the most students. In Hildesheim, teachers are trained for primary school (Grundschule) and secondary school (Hauptschule, Realschule, Gesamtschule) education. The city of Hildesheim with its 113,000 inhabitants is a charming town situated in the middle of Germany near Hannover (about 30 km to the north with an aerport).

5. Admission and registration procedures

The International Office of your home university will give you our application form for exchange students. Please send it to the International Office of Hildesheim University together with two passport photographs. Please note the following deadlines: Enrolment for the winter semester should take place by July 1st and enrolment for the summer semester by January 1st.

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We ask you to notify us immediately by phone or email if you can’t come to Hildesheim for any reason.

At the end of July, if you are coming for the winter semester, or at the end of January if you are coming for the summer semester, you will receive a letter from the International Office with all the important information you will need for your stay in Hildesheim. Along with appointments and events (e.g. matriculation, opening a bank account, excursions) which take place during the orientation days, you will also find two important addresses in this info-letter: The address of where you will be staying in Hildesheim (see 8. Accommodation)

Here you find out where, and with whom, you are going to be staying in Hildesheim. Depending on your accommodation you are required to fill out and sign the accompanying rental agreement or make contact with your landlord. Should there be any problems or questions from your end, or from the landlord’s, feel free to ask the International Office for help.

Initial Help from Hildesheim Students

In order to help you to get off to the best possible start, the International Office makes every effort to find for every Erasmus student a Hildesheim student, who will look after you in the first few weeks in Hildesheim. They should be your contact in Hildesheim, along with the International Office, especially for everyday problems.

6. Academic requirements

Exchange student status within Erasmus

7. Language requirements

The Education courses are taught mainly in German, but not exclusively. Courses are available in Spanish, French and English in other departments. All seminars and tutorials given by the English Department (Institut für englische Sprache und Literatur) are in English. The English Department

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has a policy of Total (English) Immersion, both in class and during one-to-one student consultations. Contacts for the English Department are Janet McLaughlin at “mclaughl@uni-hildesheim.de” and Heidi Schorr at “schorr@uni-hildesheim.de”. The Intercultural Communication and Translation departments also offer courses in English.

8. Accommodation

In the application form you will also be asked about your preferences regarding your accommodation in Hildesheim. The International Office will make every effort to meet the accommodation requirements for all students applying. All rooms that are arranged through us cost a maximum of 270 Euros per month come furnished and are near the university (no more than a 20-minute bus ride away).

In principle there are 2 different options which you can choose from:

- Halls of Residence

This is a building where only students live. The hall is run by an organisation which you pay your rent to. Depending on the hall, you will be sharing a various-sized kitchen and bathrooms/showers with between 3 and 12 other students.

- Private Flats

Just like halls of residence, you would be living together with other students (normally between 2 and 5) and sharing a kitchen and a bathroom with them. These flats are private and you would pay rent to the flat’s landlord. These rooms are mainly offered by German students, who themselves are spending time abroad, this is known as “Zwischenmiete“ or sub-letting.

9. University facilities

The University offers a large library, an excellent mediotheque and a computer centre. Food and drinks are available in a university restaurant. On the main campus there is also an upmarket restaurant, a student café and a small shopping centre with a supermarket and a cheap Italian restaurant. In the sports building and on the university campus you can take part in a large number of sports free of charge and without having to enrol

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beforehand. The programme is publicly displayed. The swimming pool is open for all at certain times.

10. Health and insurance

If you are covered for medical insurance under EU regulations, then make sure that you bring your International Health Insurance Card.

11. Cost of living

Generally you could assume on needing about 700 Euros to live on per month. From this you can pay your rent, food and other everyday items.

In the first month in Hildesheim, you will incur expenditure on such things as:

First month’s rent. (max. 270 Euros)

Possibly a deposit for the room as well, usually 1 month’s rent. (This is the case for all those living in university halls.)

Matriculation fees incl. a very good RAILCARD and BUSCARD (Appr. 200 Euros).

Various personal items such as a bike, a television, money for trips, books etc.

Please consider these costs when you are making your financial plans at

home and think about the most economical way to transfer your money to

Germany. Of course, you could transfer money to a German bank account.

However, this will incur bank charges.

12. Climate, cultural characteristics

The climate is cold in winter and mild to warm from March-October. The city of Hildesheim and its environs offer you various lovely places for leisure activities (e.g. bicycling in the summer or winter skiing in the Harz Mountains).

In the city itself you will find it reassuring to know that friends, pubs, cafes, the theatre, cinemas, supermarkets and naturally the university are more often than not within an easy distance by bike or even on foot. For those who want to do something at night, after classes, the town has a rich cultural life. There is something for everyone here – the

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“Stadttheater“ with plays, musicals, ballet, operettas and opera, the “Kulturfabrik“ with theatre and small art events.

On the other hand, those who enjoy older and more traditional art can still

get their money’s worth in Hildesheim as there are two of UNESCO’s

protected churches here, the ancient St. Michaelis Church and the

Cathedral, in whose inner courtyard you can find the 1000-year-old

rosebush, which is the symbol of Hildesheim.

13. How to get there

By Bus / Europe Bus or Rail By Bus, you will probably arrive in Hannover at the Central Bus Station, right next to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). The best way to get to Hildesheim, then, is by rail (Deutsche Bahn). There is an hourly rail service to Hildesheim. Rail services and train timetables are also presented online at www.bahn.de. If you are coming by rail and you can’t get a through train to Hildesheim, Hannover Central Station is the best place to aim for, and you can get a connection to Hildesheim from there as described above. By Plane

The nearest airport is Hannover-Langenhagen). The best way to get from the airport to Hildesheim is to travel by S-Bahn to Hannover Central Station and change there to Hildesheim (see above).

By Car Hildesheim is on the A7 motorway (Hamburg – Hannover - Würzburg), about 30 km south of Hannover: exit at ‘Hildesheim’, then follow signs in the direction of the university. For more information do not hesitate to contact our International Office or look at our homepage http://www.uni-hildesheim.de/index.php?id=1166&L=1

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B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT

1. The Erasmus departmental coordinator

Dr. phil. Hella Barlage Universität Hildesheim Marienburger Platz 22 D- 31141 Hildesheim Tel: +49 (0)5121 888 435 Fax: +49 (0)5121 883 431

E-Mail: hbarlage@uni-hildesheim.de

2. The Department

The different departments in the Teacher Education course are in all three faculties of the University of Hildesheim. Faculty I (Education / Teacher Education and Social Sciences).

Here it is possible to study Basic Educational Science (General Educational Science, School Educational Science) and Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science and the teaching subjects General Studies (including the subsidiary subjects, History, Politics), Sport, Protestant and Catholic Theology.

In Faculty II it is possible to study the subjects Art, Philosophy and Music (Cultural Communication, Aesthetics and Applied Arts), in Faculty III English and German (Information- and Communication Sciences) and in Faculty IV Labour & Management/Economy, Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry (Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economy and Informatics).

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Key elements of teacher training in Hildesheim are the extremely intensive and demanding in-school practical work, which has proved its worth over more than 30 years, the good integration of subject science content and didactic content and the international orientation (European exchange programme).

As a result of the individual treatment they receive, many Hildesheim students are able to pass the first state examination within the standard number of semesters and are, according to the Wissenschaftsrat (Science Council), among the best in Germany.

Certificates (1) Certificates on the successful attendance of classes on the basis of course results are normally obtained by doing a private study project, giving a paper or sitting an oral examination. A course result requires an assessed - not necessarily graded – individual achievement of the student in question. (2) Certificates for the successful attendance of classes can be given as follows:

a) as a special certificate for classes with a minimum duration of one semester

b) as a special certificate for thematically connected lectures with a duration of two semesters (lecture and/or seminar and/or practical study period) or for thematically connected lectures taking place during one semester (central class accompanied by at least one practice course or practical study period or colloquium) with a minimum volume of 4 SWS.

3. Credits Students can acquire credit points for all course results. Basic conversion table for course results: Attendance of a 1-hour class 0.5 credits Examination requirement / qualified certificate 2.5 credits Example of credits received:

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Regular attendance of a two-hour class (2x 45 min. per week / semester =

2 SWS) is worth one credit. If students are given a certificate on agreement

with the lecturer, they can obtain 2.5 additional credits. This means that

attending a class and obtaining a certificate for a certain achievement is

worth a total of 3.5 credits.

C. COURSE UNITS

There is a whole range of new courses available each semester in

educational science and in individual subjects. Basic courses that are often

repeated will probably have been completed by students at their home

universities.

A variety of school visits can be made available.

Please feel free to contact us if there are further questions. We are

looking forward to meet you!

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PANEPISTIMIO KRITIS UNIVERSITY OF CRETE

www.uoc.gr

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Co-ordinator: Prof. Dr. Eleni Katsarou, University of Crete, Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, Rethymno Campus GR - 74100, Rethymno tel. 0030 28310 51983 or 77229, fax: 0030 28310 77222 E-Mail: analyst@hol.gr 2. The ECTS Institutional Co-ordinator Valia Vassilaki, Office for International Relations, Panepistimio Kritis, Rethymno Campus GR - 74100, Rethymno tel. 0030 28310 77724 or 77725, fax 0030 28310 77725 E-Mail: vasilaki@admin.uoc.gr Responsible for incoming students: Marialena Pantazidou E-Mail: pantazidou@admin.uoc.gr 3. Academic Calendar Winter semester: end of September – 22nd December Christmas Holidays: 23rd December – 5th January Exams: mid – end of January Spring semester: mid of February – end of May Easter Holidays : 2 weeks Exams: June 4. General description

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A. In the city of Rethymno: 1. The Philosophical School (Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, Department of Philology- Classics, Department of History and Archaeology) 1. Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Psychology, Department of Economics, Department of Sociology) 2. Faculty of Educational Studies (Department of primary education, Department of nursery education) The Department of Philosophy and Social Studies consists of four sections: philosophy, education for secondary school teachers, sociology and psychology. B. In the city of Heraklion: Faculties of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Sciences, and Medicine. History The University of Crete opened its doors in 1977-78. At present, the faculties in Rethymno have about 3,000 students. Admission and registration procedures The Rethymno faculties of the University are located on the new university campus, on a hill overlooking the Aegean sea, named "Gallos", 3 km from the city of Rethymno. Upon arrival at the University of Crete, Erasmus students should report to the office for International Relations, in the building B1 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 14.30 hrs) for registration, for accommodation arrangements and further information and help. Each student should produce: - a letter from home institution confirming that the student comes under the Erasmus programme. - a student card from the home institution - a valid passport - four passport photos. After registration, each student should also register with the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, which is responsible for the exchange. The department secretary will provide them with: - a student card to be used for reductions in museums and

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public transport for the route city-university - a letter to be used as a permit for borrowing books from the Library - an attestation, signed both by the department secretary and the Erasmus co-ordinator, which should be used in order to get a restaurant card for reduced prices at the university restaurant. Linguistic requirements and Language Courses All courses are taught in Greek. Erasmus students are offered the possibility to have tutorial studies and to prepare essays in English. Erasmus students should have a good command of the English language. Greek language courses of 70 hrs per semester (for beginners, intermediate, and advanced studies) are available for Erasmus students on payment (50.000 drs per semester). 5. Accommodation For accommodation arrangements the Office for International Relations co-operates with hotels and private owners, so that Erasmus students have accommodation at reasonable prices. Two months' notice before arrival is necessary. Students have to sign a private rent contract with the owner. It states the level of rent, duration, timing and way of payment, rules which have to be kept. Rents are usually paid at the beginning of each month and upon arrival a deposit of a month's rent is also paid. The deposit will be returned to the tenant upon completion of the contract period. Rent prices are: a. An apartment with 1 large room for two people: 70 000 drachmas per month, 75 – 80 000 drs if the cost of electricity, "heating" and water is included. b. An apartment with 2 rooms for four people: 80-95 000 drs per month, or 105 000 drs if cost of electricity, "heating" and water is included. 6. Facilities

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University library - Computer laboratory The library has recently been computerised. The online public access catalogue of the library is organised under the integral library system "Ptolemeus". The internet system gives access to many other libraries in Greece and abroad. Students have access to e-mail services from 14.00 - 17.00 to send or receive mail. The computer laboratory is open from 8.00 to 20.00, Monday to Friday. Photocopy services paid for by card are available in the university and are cheaper than the facilities available in the town. The library is open on Monday to Friday from 9 00 to 20.00 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 14.00. 7. How to get there Crete has two airports in the cities Heraklion and Chania, each about 70 km from Rethymno. There are several flights from Athens to Crete and ferries from the Athenian harbour Piraeus to Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno itself. Rethymno is connected directly with Piraeus through the ferry company "Rethymniaki", and either the ferry "Arkadi" or the ferry "Preveli" make the journey overnight (19.30 - 6.00), 7 days a week. Bus services from Heraklion and Chania to Rethymno are very regular. The current location of the university is only two kms from the town centre of Rethymno, and to get there one can either take a bus or a taxi. Ask to get off at "Panepistimio" (= university) 8. Health and Insurance Please do not forget to obtain the E111 form from the health insurance service of your country. Being a citizen of the European Union gives you the right of free medical care and social security in Greece. In case this is not possible, the University of Crete may grant you a university medical insurance cover. 9. Climate, cultural characteristics

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Crete is an attractive island with mountains (Lefka Ori, Psiloritis), with sandy and rocky beaches. Rethymno has a long beach at the location of the university, and also beaches to the east and west outside the town. In Heraklion, "Knossos", the ancient palace of the king Minos, takes you back 3000 years, while in the Museum of the city one can see the history of the island. In the prefecture of Chania the famous "Samaria" gorge invites you to walk through it from May to September (5-6 hrs walk) and there is a bus service from Rethymno to the gorge, as there are to several tourist villages on the coast in the south of Crete. From Rethymno there is also a ferry service to the island of Santorini. The climate is mild in winter (12-14°C), warm in summer (30-38°C) with north breezes, which make it pleasant. In Crete there is dry weather half the year. The Cretan cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world with the use of olive oil and vegetables, local cheese pies, spinach pies, octopus, Mediterranean fish, local lamb and goat. Crete produces high quality oranges, mandarins, tomatoes, grapes and olive oil. Family eating out is a custom in Greece and prices are very reasonable.

B. INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Philosophy and Social Studies offers lectures and seminars in philosophy, psychology, education, sociology and, through co-operation from the Department of Classics, in ancient Greek and Latin literature, archaeology, history, linguistics, Byzantine studies, theatre studies and modern Greek literature. The section of Education also co-operates with the Department of Education for primary school teachers where they offer subjects (lectures and seminars) on the theory of education, Didactics, sociology of education, lifelong education, history of education, philosophy of education, comparative education, education and technology, multi-cultural education, etc., while school placement and school visits in secondary or primary schools can be made available.

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KÖLCSEY FERENC REFORMED TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE

www.kfrtkf.hu

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. Network Coordinator Kőszeghy Attila Department of Languages Kölcsey Ferenc Teacher Training Institute Kalvin ter 16. 4016. Debrecen, Hungary Tel: 36-52-518-553 E-mail: attilakoszeghy@gmail.com 2. International Office Szegezkiné Máté Éva International Coordinator Debrecen Reformed Theological University Kalvin ter 16. 4016. Debrecen, Hungary Tel: 36-52-511-949 E-mail: szedina@kfrtkf.hu

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3. AcademicCalendar The Academic Year consists of two semesters, one starting in early September, the other starting in early February. The semesters go on for thirteen weeks, with a week‟s holiday in October or November and a week‟s holiday at Easter, and end in mid-December and mid-May respectively. 4. General Description Type of the Institution Kölcsey Ferenc Teacher Training Institute of the Debrecen Reformed Theological University trains students to become teachers in the lower primary classes (from 6 to 12 years of age of pupils). Primary schools are from 6 to 14 years of age in Hungary, teachers are trained in two types of colleges, one for the lower primary grades and another type for the upper ones. History and Present Kölcsey Ferenc Teacher Training Institute of the Debrecen Reformed Theological University is heir to the legacy of one of the oldest teacher training colleges in Hungary. The College of the Reformed Church was already training teachers as early as the mid-16th century. Today the Institute has a student population of about 700 students, and a faculty of 30 teacher trainers. The main area of regular education for full-time students at the institute is teacher training with different fields of interest (e.g. specializing in mathematics, visual arts, English language, etc.) in the focus of their education. There are nine departments, most of which have smaller working units, as for example within the Department of Languages there are sections for the English and the German languages separately. Courses Available The language of education is Hungarian, but a certain number of courses are taught in English and German at the University. A small group of students specializing in teaching English as a foreign language receive education in English in a bigger part of their training time. In their curriculum among others there are courses on

English Grammar and Usage

Spoken English Usage

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Writing in English

English Children’s Literature

Contemporary British Society

Contemporary British Literature

Modern American Society

Modern American Literature

Intercultural communication

Methodology of TEFL Practical training has been a key issue in teacher training and the University has its own links to primary schools where teacher trainees can apply their knowledge of methodologies of different subjects. There is also a monthly magazine written and edited by students, published by the University. . Academic requirement Exchange student status within Erasmus or Socrates programmes. Admission and Registration Please contact the International Coordinator(see address above) during the term preceding the one you are planning to study here. All registration documents and information will be provided by her. 5. How to Get There Budapest, the capital city of Hungary has the largest international airport with most international air companies running flights there. On landing at Liszt Ferenc Airport Terminal Two one heading to Debrecen is supposed to take bus no. 200 and get off at the bus stop called Ferihegy Airport Railway Station towards the city centre. At the railway station you can buy your train ticket in a tiny ticket office (no card, only cash) and you can board trains towards Debrecen. Trains between Budapest and Debrecen run hourly from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Debrecen has a very small airport that services international flights from a few destinations only.)

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6. Costs and Accomodation Hungary has its own currency (Forint, abbr. HUF) whose exchange rate currently is appr. 300 to one Euro. Food, transportation, and services are relatively inexpensive compared to any western European countries. Student dormitory prices, for example, vary between a hundred and two hundred Euros per month depending on the facilities of the room. Ten Euros can easily cover the costs of a one dish meal with one drink in a restaurant. A simple dry haircut costs about five Euros. A loaf of bread is under one Euro, while a litre of milk is around 70 Eu cents. Students have an option of choosing between a students dormitory accomodation or renting a private flat (sharing it with fellow students or on their own). Dormitory accommodations involve sharing room and facilities with two or more fellow students. 7. Library, Meals, Transport The University has its own historic library which is situated in the same building. The University has a small canteen where, lunch, and dinner are available at meal times; sandwiches, coffee, and refreshments are available while the canteen is open. 8. Location and Climate Debrecen is the second largest city in the country with a population of 250.000. The city hosts a major university of the country, too, so the student population is 20.000. We have Continental Climate which means dry and hot summers (and now, more and more springs, too), wet and mild autumns and cold winters (when it starts freezing temperatures stay below zero for weeks, sometimes for months).

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FROEBEL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

3. General description Location Froebel College is situated in a residential area, on the coast

about 8 km south of the city centre. It is served by a rapid rail service (Dart) and a frequent bus service. Trinity College is situated in the city centre.

www.froebel.ie

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY

1. The network coordinator Máire Nic an Bhaird Irish Department Froebel College of Education, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Tel: +353 1 2000165 Fax: +353 1 288 0618 E-Mail: patricia.kennon@froebel.ie 2.

Academic calendar

Erasmus students must arrive in Dublin in time for the group

orientation session on the morning of the last Friday in August. All Erasmus students must begin their study at Froebel College in the first semester from 31st August. Erasmus students may study for 4 months from September to December inclusive or for 6 months from September to March inclusive.

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Type of institution

The Froebel College of Education is a Primary Teacher Training College which offers a B.Ed. degree in association with Trinity College Dublin. Froebel Education is associated with progressive child-centred education. It seeks to foster quality teaching and learning, creativity, integration and sound practical classroom management in primary teaching. Students attend lectures on campus in Froebel College from Monday to Friday. Students have full student access to library and recreational facilities in both Froebel College and TCD.

History The Froebel College of Education is under the trusteeship of the

Dominican sisters. It was started in Belfast and moved to Sion Hill in 1943. Since then it has educated hundreds of teachers for service all over the world. It has been a powerful influence for change in all areas of the curriculum in primary schools in Ireland.

There are at present about 350 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 30 full and part-time staff in the College.

Admission and registration procedures Post two completed student exchange application forms with 2

passport photos to be received by the International Office at Trinity College by 1st June and also one completed application form with 1 photo to be received by Máire Nic an Bhaird at Froebel College by 1st June. Application forms may be found in the “International Programmes” section of the Froebel College website.

You must register in Trinity College at the start of the lecturing term in order to receive a student card, which entitles you to access to libraries and student societies.

It is recommended that students should obtain an International Student Card before leaving their home institution.

Academic and linguistic requirements Ireland has two official languages: Gaeilge (Irish) and English.

References to 'native speakers' therefore need to be clarified as

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one could be a native speaker of either or both languages. Irish is an essential part of the education programme. We would hope that exchange students would learn some Gaeilge while at Froebel College. However, all courses at Froebel College and Trinity College, with the exception of Irish, are taught in English. A good oral and written knowledge of the English language is therefore necessary.

4. Accommodation Froebel College does not possess student halls of residence, and

therefore cannot provide accommodation to Erasmus students.

While you are looking for somewhere to live you may have to stay in temporary accommodation such as Youth Hostel / Budget accommodation or Bed and Breakfast (B& B) accommodation. You can also look for, and reserve, temporary accommodation on the Dublin Tourist Office Website at www.ireland.ie

After arrival in Dublin, students seeking off-campus accommodation should read through the accommodation advertisements in all the Dublin newspapers: The Irish Times, The Irish Independent and The Evening Herald. Purchase the newspaper and begin making phone calls and setting up appointments to view rooms as early as possible in the day. Areas close to Froebel College in County Dublin are Blackrock, Booterstown, Mount Merrion, Stillorgan and Dun Laoghaire.

The following websites are also useful for finding accommodation in shared houses, appartments etc in Dublin:

www.daft.ie www.findahome.ie www.myhome.ie www.unison.ie

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5. Facilities There is a library in Froebel College. Opening hours 9am-6pm. The Trinity College library houses a comprehensive collection of

books and journals in all subject areas including Education. Opening hours 9am-9pm.

The Froebel College canteen provides for lunch and coffee. There are a number of reasonable restaurants etc. in the

Blackrock area. Membership of all college clubs and societies is open to you.

Some are in the Froebel College, many on the T.C.D. campus and some others, water sports in particular, are located elsewhere. Meals Lunch can be taken in the College Canteen, Tuesday-Friday only (College Canteen does not open at week-ends). There are also supermarkets, coffee-shops and restaurants close-by in the Blackrock area.

6. Health and insurance (e.g. social security) Erasmus students coming to study at Froebel College are

strongly advised to arrange health insurance for their stay in Dublin.

Students from EU Member States are eligible to apply for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which recently replaced the E111 and E128 health certificates. Students should obtain this EHIC card from their own health authorities before departure, as this is more difficult to arrange after arrival in Ireland. However, possession of a European Health Insurance Card (without also possessing a medical card in Ireland) only covers you for emergencies and does not entitle you to the full range of benefits which you would receive with a medical card.

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EU students are entitled to a medical card while studying in Ireland. This medical card, which can be obtained from the local Health Service Executive in Dublin (Health Centre Headquarters, Vergemount Hall, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6, opening hours 9.00 to 1.00 and 2.15 to 5.00 Monday to Friday, tel: +353 1 269 8222) entitles students to free health care, including visits to the local doctor, all necessary in-patient and out-patient treatment in public hospitals and drugs and treatment prescribed. If you obtain a medical card, you should ensure that the doctor in your area, with whom you are registering, is a member of the GMS (General Medical Service) scheme.

Information on your entitlements as a visitor to Ireland under the EHIC system are given on the website www.ehic.ie

Health Insurance for Non-EU Nationals It is strongly recommended that non-EU nationals coming to UCD should have private medical insurance. Students should ensure that the private medical insurance which they have obtained in their own country is valid in Ireland.

However, under Irish law, non-EU students who will be resident in Ireland for a minimum of one year are eligible for public hospital treatment under the same conditions as an Irish citizen, though non-EU students staying less than one year are not.

Alternatively, you may wish to obtain Private Health Insurance from one of the following schemes BUPA Ireland 12 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 Tel: +353-1-662-7662 or 1890-700-890 (if calling within Ireland)

or

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The Voluntary Health Insurance Board (VHI) VHI House, 20 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1

Tel: +353-1-872-4499

Please note that medical cover does not begin immediately with these insurance schemes (BUPA and VHI). There is a "waiting period" of 26 weeks. Therefore, neither of these schemes are recommended to students coming to Froebel College for short periods such as a stay of three months

Do I need a work permit to work in Ireland?

International students do not need work permits to be able to work in Ireland.

EU students are treated in the same manner as Irish citizens while Non-EU students are currently entitled to work up to 20 hours part-time per week and to work full-time during vacation periods.

Although you may be entitled to work up to 20 hours per week we would advise you not to rely on having to work while you are here. Pursuing a course of study is very demanding and part-time work might affect your studies.

All employees in Ireland need to have a PPS NUMBER (like a social security number) for tax purposes. Therefore if you are looking for a job you must apply for a PPS number.

Applying for a PPS Number Applications are made through your local Social Welfare Office. You can find where your nearest Social Welfare Office is by looking in the Golden Pages directory under the heading 'Government Department - Department of Social and Family Affairs'. It is advisable to phone beforehand to make sure you are going to the correct office. A central branch in the city

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centre is: Social Welfare Branch Office, Apollo House, Tara St. Dublin 2. Phone : (01) 636 9300

You need to bring the following documents along with you:

EU / EEA Students:

Passport

Proof of Address ( utility bill in your name / bank statement / letter from International Office stating your address)

Non-EU Students:

Passport

Garda Registration Card

UCD Student Card

Proof of Address (utility bill in your name / bank statement / letter from International Office stating your address )

Letter from International Office / Registrar's Office stating you are a student in UCD

7. Cost of living The cost of living in Dublin (especially in the city centre or the

south side of the city where Froebel College is located) can be high, although it very much depends on each student's individual needs. You will also need to bring a month's rent as deposit for confirming your accommodation. Estimate of a Monthly Student Budget Accommodation off-campus (room in shared house/ apartment) Food and utilities (eg electricity) Textbooks and Study Materials Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses 150-250

Euro

450 - 600

150 - 200

50

150 - 200

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Guide to Food Prices in Dublin, in euro Milk (1 litre) 90 cent Loaf of Bread 1.20 Butter (500g) 2 euro Sugar (1kg) 1.20 Coffee (200g) 5.20 Tea (80 bags) 2.50 Coca Cola (2 litres) 1.80 Big Mac Meal (medium) 4.90 Guide to Miscellaneous Prices, in euro Dublin Train / Bus - Monthly ticket 74.00 Second-hand bike 60.00 - 100.00 Student cinema ticket 6.00 - 7.00 Sports event ticket 6.00 - 25.00 Hair cut 15.00 - 35.00

8. Climate and cultural characteristics The weather in Ireland can be very changeable. Students are

strongly advised to bring warm and waterproof clothing. It is generally held that Irish people are friendly. Erasmus

students might need to make the first move and should not be afraid to do so. They will make many friends.

There are many cultural activities available in Dublin ranging from traditional music and dance to classical concerts; from Gaelic games to rugby, hockey or water sports; from theatre to talk. There are many festivals around the country and students may like to attend some at weekends.

9. How to get there Froebel College is quite easy to reach. It is situated 4 miles

south of the city centre on Cross Avenue, off Mount Merrion Avenue in the Blackrock area. Bus numbers 7 and 45 go to the Blackrock end of Mount Merrion Avenue and bus numbers 46A, 63 and 84 go to the other end of this road in the Stillorgan area.

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The College is a 10-minute walk from the Blackrock DART station(the local train system) which links the city centre to Blackrock.

10. Information on the College Froebel College offers pre-service, in-service and graduate

courses related to Primary Teacher Education. President of the College: Ms Marie McLoughlin. Head of Faculty of Education: Mr. Séamie O’Néill. 11. Brief outline of available courses in Education

Available courses for Erasmus students Available courses for Erasmus students.doc

Important: All courses are delivered on the campus at Froebel College of Education.

Child Psychology

The aim of the first-year course is to give a survey of the field of Child Psychology, and the emphasis is on contemporary thought and research. There is a further development in second year in the areas of intellectual development and the development of personality. In third year, the emphasis is on the psychology of learning and teaching in order to enable students to make teaching decisions.

Language Study The aim of this course is to introduce the students to modern

thinking on the nature of language, particularly with reference to the development of children’s language ability from infancy to the end of their period in primary school, with emphasis on the practical application of such thinking to the teacher’s work.

History of Education The aim of this course is to impart knowledge of the

development of Irish Education in the period 1800 -1995 and to

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develop in students an awareness and an understanding of the interactive influence of social, cultural, economic and political factors on the educational system.

Philosophy of Education This course is designed to introduce students to the main

philosophical issues in education, while providing a theoretical basis for integrating the contributions of other disciplines to this area.

Sociology of Education The purpose of this course is to familiarise students with

sociological concepts and with thinking and research on the Sociology of Education.

Curriculum and Assessment This course provides students with an introduction to the theory, policy

and practice of educational curriculum & pupil assessment.

English Methods

English Methods offers a three-year programme designed to meet the professional requirements of student teachers for work in primary schools. The course seeks to emphasise the unity of all aspects of English teaching - oral-aural activities, reading and written expression.

English Literature

The first semester of the second-year English Literature course explores Mythology and Fairy Tales from around the world and the second semester explores identity issues in popular culture texts.

Mathematics Methods This course addresses the numeracy needs of 4-12 years old

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Professional Development This three-year course is dedicated to the general methods of

learning and instruction and the more specific methods appropriate to the subjects of the curriculum. It contains modules on early childhood education, special needs, education and school administration and management.

Visual Art Education In this three-year course the emphasis will be on the

development of the student's enjoyment and appreciation of art, design and craftsmanship. Each student will choose a particular area of study and will pursue it in depth.

Religious Studies The aim of this three-year course is to help students to

deepen their capacity to understand and think about religion as a mode of thought and awareness, to promote their personal enrichment and to provide them with an adequate background for their studies in Religious Education and the skills necessary to impart it.

Music Education The objectives of this three-year course are (i) to ensure

proficiency in basic musical skills (pitch and rhythm), (ii) to develop children’s musical literacy and (iii) to introduce students to musical pedagogy.

Drama Education

This three-year course will develop the students’ skills for dramatic play with children, enhance students’ storytelling abilities and develop movement skills, and familiarise students with educational dramatic strategies.

Physical Education The three-year course, which deals with the art and science of

movement, includes an elementary treatment of health education and motor recreation. The three basic elements of

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the course, theory, practice and methodology, are inter-dependent.

Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (S.E.S.E.) The three-year Social, Environmental and Scientific Education

includes content studies in Geography, History and Science. Through the integration of these subjects, the student will investigate the inter-relationships between the various elements of the physical environment, and the impact of human society on the natural landscape.

Social, Personal and Health Education (S.P.H.E.) This third-year course addresses the encouragement and development

of children’s active and reflective engagement with their relationships with the people, society and natural world around them.

Special Needs Education (S.N.E.)

This second-year and third-year course addresses issues of recognising and catering to different levels of academic ability and different backgrounds among primary children ages 4-12 years old.

Orientation Day

You are strongly advised to arrive in Dublin in late August in time to attend the general orientation session on the first morning of September (introduction to Froebel College, tour of the campus and library, explanation of courses, registration for email accounts etc.).

You must bring your Learning Agreement with you for this meeting.

The International Officer will individually meet with each student during this morning in order to confirm your courses

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and timetable and complete your Learning Agreement at this meeting. Therefore you must bring your Learning Agreement (listing the courses and level of courses that you wish to take) with you for this meeting.

Your Froebel College student card (allowing you to use the Froebel College library) and email address will be issued to you soon after your arrival. Your NUIM card (allowing you to use the very large NUIM library and to join NUIM student clubs and societies) will be issued to you at the beginning of the semester in late September.

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ST. NICHOLAS MONTESSORI COLLEGE IRELAND, DUN LAOGHAIRE DUBLIN, IRELAND

IRLDUBLIN34 http://www.snmci.ie

A. INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTE AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Co-ordinator: Michael O’Connor St. Nicholas Montessori College Ireland 16 Adelaide street Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin Tel. 3531 2806064 Fax 3531 2844764 michael.oconnor@snmci.ie Century Court 100 George’s Street Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Ireland Tel. ++ 353 1 230 0080 Fax ++ 353 1 284 4764

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2. Academic Calendar ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-2015 Semester 1 15.09.2014 First term commences 27/10/14 Reading week 03/11/14 Observation week 07/01/2015 Examinations for Semester 1 Semester 2 19/01/2015 Lectures begin 23/02/15 -20/03/15 School Placement 08/05/15 Lectures end 11/05/15 Study/revision week 18/05/15 Examinations begin Semester 2 includes substantial time in school teaching practice placement. Some taught courses and modules may not be available during this time. A detailed programme will be available in September. 3. General Description Type of Institution Private (ie. non state-aided) not-for-profit Teacher Education College with accreditation to Ireland’s non-university awarding body, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) A private pre-primary/primary Montessori school (3 –12 years) is incorporated on campus. Students are trained to be Montessori teachers and receive a BA in Montessori Education after three years of successful study; an Honours BA may be awarded after a fourth year of successful study. The College also awards a Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Montessori Education to general degree holders who wish to become

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pre-school Montessori teachers. The 3 year degree is also offered on a part-time basis in our centres in Cork and Limerick, and the Higher Diploma is also offered in Cork. The award of BA in Montessori Education prepares graduates to teach in Special Education settings in the state primary school system. Currently, our Montessori graduates have “restricted recognition” to teach in this sector within the state system. History Established in 1970 as a training college for the Montessori Method of Education, in 1995, St. Nicholas Montessori College was designated a recognised college of the NCEA, precursor to QQI (see above). In 2000, St. Nicholas Montessori College was a founding member of Montessori Europe, a network of Montessori Associations and institutions across Europe. Admission and registration procedures Please contact the Erasmus coordinator by e-mail in the first instance. A registration form will be sent for completion. It is recommended that students should obtain an International Student Card before leaving their home institution. Academic requirements Exchange student status within LLL/Erasmus programme. The minimum requirement for exchange students is that they have completed one year of their programme. Modules Visiting students can choose from a range of modules on the BA in Montessori Education. A list of modules for each year is included in the course description on our website, www.snmci.ie. Most modules are offered at Stages 1, 2 and 3. Erasmus students usually join second or third year. NB As the course is semesterized, some of the modules you choose may not be available.The usual arrangement of modules by semester is the following: In second year semester 1, the modules are: Montessori Emergent Curriculum, Montessori Philosophy, Sociology of Childhood: Identity and Diversity, Child Protection and Welfare and Social Psychology.

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In second year semester 2, the modules are: Montessori Emergent Curriculum, Introduction to Special Education, Social Psychology, National and International ECEC Policy, Gaeilge and the Arts (Children’s Literature) and School Placement. In third year semester 1, the modules are: Montessori Curriculum and Competence, Montessori and Educational Philosophy, Special Education and Differentiation, and Sociology: Childhood in Late Modernity. In third year semester 2, the modules are: Montessori Curriculum and Competence, Research Methods for the early Years, Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Business Management, Gaeilge and the Arts (Drama), and School Placement. 4. Accommodation The College is non-residential so it is necessary for students to arrange private accommodation for the duration of their stay. Accommodation is normally found in family homes, flats and student hostels. Students are strongly advised to research and explore accommodation possibilities before arriving in Dublin. The website www.daft.ie is a useful starting point. The college librarian, Mark Ticher, has some useful resources also. His email is mark.ticher@snmci.ie. 5. Library, Meals, Transport, Other facilities The College has two buildings within five minutes walk of each other. The main centre is in Adelaide Street. This contains the school, some lecturing space and most of the administration staff. Our other building, Century Court, has lecture rooms, a library and a computer room for students. There are basic kitchen facilities for students in both locations. There are a number of cafes and pubs in the vicinity that serve reasonable meals and snacks. Dun Laoghaire is situated on the city suburban rail line called DART. It is well served by buses to and from the city centre. Students are advised to obtain a student travel pass (for which they will need an International Student Card); this offers substantial discounts on citywide travel by public transport.

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6. Health Insurance Please bring your European Health Insurance Card, or a copy of your private insurance certificate. 7. Cost of living The increased cost of living for residents and visitors alike is a sad fact of modern Irish life particularly in the cities. It would be difficult to live for less than EUR 1000 a month (including rent). 8. Location, climate, cultural characteristics Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun’Leery) is a scenic coastal town situated 8km south of the city of Dublin. It is the ferryport terminal for the Welsh port of Holyhead and there are daily sailings to Holyhead in the summer. Dun Laoghaire has excellent shopping facilities. There is a very good gym near the shopping centre. The town also has a cinema complex and a theatre. Climate can vary greatly from pleasantly warm to cold, but wind and rain can be expected in every season. Rainwear, an umbrella and warm clothing are essential items for travellers to Dublin, even in the summer. 9. How to get there Fly to Dublin airport – there are many cheap connections. The Aircoach service has hourly services to Dun Laoghaire. Our main building is in Adelaide Street, close to the Kingston Hotel. Century Court is off Georges Street, behind the post office.

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ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE EDUCAÇÃO DE BEJA

Polytechnic Institute of Beja (PBEJA 01)

https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Paginas/International%20Students%20(Erasmus).aspx

IPBeja Lip Dub:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsm5UdoyVEs&feature=youtu.be A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY

1. The Network Contacts

Maria Teresa Santos: msantos@ipbeja.pt (coordinator of Master

Degree in Special Education)

José António Reis do Espírito Santo: jsanto@ipbeja.pt (coordinator

of the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Course – 1st cycle

and Master Degree for Pre-School and Elementary School Teacher –

2nd cycle)

António Carloto: acarloto@ipbeja.pt (responsible for Erasmus

programmes at the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Course

- 1st cycle)

Maria do Céu André: mandre@ipbeja.pt (responsible for Erasmus

programmes at the Master Degree for Pre-School and Elementary

School Teacher - 2nd cycle)

Address Escola Superior de Educação Rua Pedro Soares 7800-295 Beja (Portugal) Tel: 00 351 284 315 501

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Fax: 00 351 284 326 828

2. The Institutional Coordinator

Nuno Loureiro Instituto Politécnico de Beja Escola Superior de Educação Rua Pedro Soares 7800-295 Beja (Portugal) e-mail : nloureiro@ipbeja.pt

3. Mobility and Cooperation Office

Cristina Palma Instituto Politécnico de Beja Rua Pedro Soares, Campus do IPBeja, Apt.6155 7800-295 Beja (Portugal) Tel: 00 351 284 314 400 Fax: 00 351 284 314 401 e-mail: gmc@ipbeja.pt

4. Academic calendar 2014-2015

Autumn Semester: End of September 2014 Spring Semester: End of February 2015

Holidays 2014-2015 Christmas Holidays: 2 weeks Easter Holidays: 10 days

5. General description

For more detailed information on the topics below, you can visit our webpage at: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Paginas/International%20Students%20(Erasmus).aspx

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5.1. Description of town The city of Beja is located in the south of Portugal, in a region called Alentejo (www.visitalentejo.pt). With easy access, provided by motorways and main roads, Beja is located 180 km southeast of Lisbon, 100 km from the Atlantic Coast and about 150 km from the Algarve.

The traditional way of living and working, as well as the environmental conservation require you to leave the main roads and opt for secondary roads if you want to go around in Alentejo, and enjoy the real charms of this unique region. Beja has a population of about 35,000 inhabitants and the main economic activities are closely connected with the rural (agriculture) and services sectors. The Polytechnic plays a significant role in the region as far as its development is concerned, providing it with highly qualified human resources. 5.2. How to reach town If you travel by plane, you can choose either Lisbon or Faro airports. From these cities it is easy to catch a train or a bus directly to Beja. Check for guidelines: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Documents/INFORMATION%20PACKAGE/How%20to%20reach%20Beja.pdf 5.3. Climate Generally speaking, Portugal has a temperate climate with average daily temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 18ºC in winter, and 16ºC and 30ºC in summer.

In Beja, the temperatures are more extreme and the summer months are particularly hot and dry (about 35ºC - 40ºC degrees in July and August). It is advisable to bring lighter clothes for the summer or autumn months. There is a big gap between day and night temperatures.

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6. Polytechnic Institute of Beja

The Polytechnic Institute of Beja (www.ipbeja.pt) was established in 1979, and, as all the Polytechnics, it was designed to provide students with solid, cultural and technical training, developing their skills of innovation and critical analysis, and aiming at a practical, theoretical and scientific knowledge and its applications in professional activities.

It aims to help students benefit from easy access to employment in certain areas of study. The Polytechnic Institute of Beja tries to reach this goal through its four Schools: School of Agriculture https://www.ipbeja.pt/UnidadesOrganicas/ESA/Paginas/default.aspx School of Education https://www.ipbeja.pt/UnidadesOrganicas/ESE/Paginas/default.aspx School of Health https://www.ipbeja.pt/UnidadesOrganicas/ESS/Paginas/default.aspx School of Technology and Management https://www.ipbeja.pt/UnidadesOrganicas/ESTIG/Paginas/default.aspx In order to integrate the social and economic reality in the curricula, the students’ academic study integrates some training programmes closely co-ordinated with companies and other institutions (e.g: schools; municipalities; social and cultural associations ...). This relationship between the academic and the professional world increases the students’ motivation and contributes to a close relation between the school and the local community. 6.1. Accommodation The Polytechnic Institute of Beja, through its Social Services (https://www.ipbeja.pt/sas/Paginas/default.aspx), offers residence facilities to the International Students at the Campus. Normally the students are accommodated in the Students’ Residences. However, sometimes, due to the high number of foreign students, the Social Services have to provide some alternative accommodation, such as apartments or hostels.

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Erasmus students who wish to be housed in the Students’ Residences should send their Housing Application Form (which should be annexed to the Application Form for Erasmus Students) until the 15th May – for the 1st semester and until the 15th November - for the 2nd semester, to the Mobility and Cooperation Office (gmc@ipbeja.pt). Considering the limited number of rooms available for Erasmus students in the residences, the room allocation criteria is based on the order of arrival of the Application Forms, so it is advisable that the students send their filled in application forms as soon as possible. The Students’ Residences Two of the Students’ Residences, where the foreign students usually stay, are nice and modern buildings located on Campus. They have double rooms and are organised in two sections, for female and male students. Payment of the rent and general regulations The price for a student in a double room is €165 per month/per student. Two days after arrival, students must take care of the administrative-bureaucratic issues at the Social Services, and the first payment includes two months (one month in advance). The payments must be done till the 8th of each month. Students will be responsible for any damage they cause, as well as for any private expenses (phone calls, faxes, etc.). More information about the general regulations of the Students Residence is provided to the students on arrival. 6.2. Meal Services The Polytechnic provides its students with the possibility of having good meals at a low price. In the Common Services Building (CSB), located on Campus, you can find a Canteen and a Snack Bar. Every student can obtain the meal vouchers at the CSB, where they will get access to the Canteen.

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6.3. Research and Technical Facilities 6.3.1. The Library Equipped with scientific and technical information, the library integrates three different areas: the newspapers and other periodicals area, the study and research area and the computers (Internet) area. All the computers at the Polytechnic are linked up with Internet and on the campus there is wireless service available. All the students have immediate access to computers as long as they require a username and a pass word at the library. They are advised to do so, on arrival. In case they have their own laptop, they can access the Internet anywhere on campus. The Library opening hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 24:00, except during holiday periods. 6.3.2. Other Libraries in Beja The Municipal Library José Saramago is a very pleasant place located in the City Centre. There, you can also spend a good time, reading newspapers, magazines, listening to music, watching videos, studying and researching or simply socialising in the Bar. 6.4. Medical Services The Polytechnic Social Services have created health and educational assistance available to the students, in the following areas:

- Psychological and Pedagogical Support - Medical Assistance (general medicine)

To have an appointment, students should contact the Social Services – (https://www.ipbeja.pt/sas/Paginas/default.aspx).

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6.5. Health and Insurance Students are recommended to bring with them the European Health

Card. Students registered at the Polytechnic have access to the

Polytechnic Medical Support. For appointments and other information, please contact the Social Services.

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B. ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE EDUCAÇÃO (SCHOOL OF EDUCATION) 1. Degrees

1st Cycle Courses (1st cycle – 3 years – 180 ECTS, according to Bologna Declaration)

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

(Licenciatura em Educação Básica) (Age 3-11)

Arts and Multimedia (Licenciatura em Artes Plásticas e

Multimédia)

Multimedia Education and Communication

(Licenciatura em Educação e Comunicação Multimédia)

Sport (Licenciatura em Desporto)

Social Work (Licenciatura em Serviço Social)

Access to the above curricula in English:

https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Paginas/coursescatalogue.aspx

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2nd Cycle Courses (1,5 years – 90 ECTS or 2 years – 120 ECTS)

Master Degree for Pre-School and Elementary School Teacher (Age 3-9)

Master Degree in Special Education (in the field of Cognitive and Motor Development) Master Degree in Psycho-Gerontology and Community Master Degree in Physical Activity and School Health

2. Linguistic requirements

All courses are taught in Portuguese, but some teachers do it bilingual when they have English, French or Spanish speaking students. A Portuguese Language intensive course for Erasmus students is offered each semester. 3. Erasmus students' individual programmes of study The School of Education (ESEB) would like to receive details of students' interests before the end of May in order to prepare individual programmes of study that suit their needs. Special arrangements for Erasmus students can be made as well as the possibility of more practical work, individual or group study, supervised by teachers. School-based practice (observation and cooperation) in primary and pre-schools can also be provided. Students’ written work can be accepted either in English, French or Spanish. Students can choose subjects from other courses of School of Education or other courses of Polytechnic Institute. Course Catalogue at: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Paginas/coursescatalogue.aspx

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Students can also choose subjects in English from the transversal courses’ offer of IPBeja as available at the following address: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/gmc/Documents/DESCRITORES_UC_PLANO_TRANSVERSAL/Unit_Courses_IPBeja_English_Language.pdf 4. Erasmus students' individual programmes of study The School of Education (ESEB) would like to receive details of students' interests before the end of May in order to prepare individual programmes of study that suit their needs. Special arrangements for Erasmus students can be made as well as the possibility of more practical work, individual or group study, supervised by teachers. School-based practice (observation and cooperation) in primary and pre-schools can also be provided. Students’ written work can be accepted either in English, French or Spanish.

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ESCUELA UNIVERSITARIA DE EDUCACIÓN DE SORIA

www.uva.es

A. INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Coordinators Beatriz Tarancón Álvaro Campus Universitario Duques de Soria s/n Despacho 012 42004 Soria Spain Phone: 34-975-12-9274 E-Mail: btaranco@fing.uva.es 2. The Institutional Erasmus Coordinator MARÍA PASCUAL CABRERIZO Campus universitario Duques de Soria s/n Despacho 011 42004 SORIA SPAIN Phone: 34-975-12-9274 e-Mail: mariapc@fing.uva.es 3. Academic Calendar 1st term: mid September –January (Exams: January –February) 2nd term: February – May (Exams: June and July)

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4. General description Type of institution The Escuela Universitaria de Educación is part of the University of Valladolid, which is made up of four campuses: Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Soria. The campus of Soria offers the following studies: Business Studies, Translation and Interpreting, Teacher Training (for Infant Education, Primary Education and Foreign Languages -English and French), Physiotherapy, Farming Business and Forestry Technical Engineering. It should be mentioned that in the forthcoming academic year 2010-2011 the Escuela Universitaria de Educación de Soria will implement the first year of the new teacher training degree system within the framework of the European Space for Higher Education offering thus the new Degree in Primary Education and the new Degree in Infant Education. The town Soria is a small and peaceful town, located on the bank of the river Douro. The county of Soria is located on the Eastern part of the region of Castilla y León and it borders the counties of La Rioja, Zaragoza, Guadalajara, Segovia and Burgos. The county of Soria extends over an area of 10,306 km2, and it lies at an altitude of 1.026 metres above sea level. During the Middle Ages, Soria experienced the greatest prosperity in its history. We can find the heritage of that golden period nowadays in its outstanding monuments, which are part of the Romanesque school of art. The county is famous as well for its magnificent scenery, varying from long valleys and big forests to high mountains. How to get to Soria From Zaragoza: There are buses from Zaragoza to Soria, leaving from the bus station in Zaragoza (called Delicias) (the journey takes 1,30 hours). From Madrid:

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There are buses from the station called Avenida de América and train connections from Chamartin Railway Station (the journey takes 3 hours). From Valladolid: There are buses leaving from the bus station (the journey takes 2,5 hours). History The Escuela Universitaria de Educación de Soria was founded in 1841. In fact it is the oldest university of the town and for a long time it was the only further education you could get in the town. Throughout the years it has suffered different changes and it has seen many syllabuses, according to the political moment. The present syllabus of the studies was made in 1995, that’s why at present we are in the process of changing it to adapt it to the requisites of the European Space for Higher Education. Admission and registration procedures Students of a European programme and students of bilateral agreements have to inform the International Relations Service about the date of their arrival in advance. They have to report to the Erasmus Coordinator as soon as they arrive in Soria. Dates of enrolment: Students wishing to study in the first term or for the whole year must enrol in October. Students wishing to study only for the second term must enrol in February. Documents required registering at the University: Registration form Learning agreement duly filled in. In this document there should appear the courses the student will take, signatures of the coordinators of the programme and stamps of the home and receiving Universities. E-111 or E-128 application form for the Social Security or private medical insurance which clearly mentions it covers foreign countries.

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Academic requirements Exchange students must be at least 2nd year students at a Teacher Training University. Linguistic requirements In principle most of the courses are taught in Spanish. Exchange students need to have a good knowledge of the English language, as they will be enrolled in some subjects taught in English. Certain knowledge of the Spanish language is necessary. A short Spanish language course will be recommended to exchange students in advance. 5. Accommodation Different options of accommodation are offered: University Hall: Fundación Duques de Soria. Tel.: 34-975-21-42-74 It is only possible to rent a room if you are staying for the entire academic year. Public Residence: J.A. Gaya Nuño. Tel.: 34-975-21-14-66 It is only possible to rent a room if you are staying for the entire academic year. Accommodation with a Spanish family Including an individual room and all meals. It will approximately cost 400 – 500 € a month. Student flat, sharing kitchen, living room and bathroom The approximate cost for a room is 200 € a month. 6. Libraries, sports facilities, student cafeteria and restaurant, transport facilities etc. Libraries: Every centre has its own library. Opening hours: 9 am to 9 pm. There are reading and lending facilities of books and videotapes. There is also a public library, with reading facilities and lending of books, videotapes and CDs.

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There are sports facilities for indoor sports: tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming and also facilities for outdoor sports: cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, athletics. 7. Health and insurance European Union countries have agreements with the Spanish Social Security, which covers the medical assistance. For their temporary stay in Spain, students must get the E-111 the E-128 form or the European Health card from the Social Security before leaving their countries. It is essential that foreign students bring medical insurance from their own country. Students, who don’t have Social Security in their own country, have to report to the International Relations Service on their arrival. A private insurance can be also obtained in Valladolid. It costs approximately 40€/month. List of all the medical centres of Soria: Primary care centre: Paseo del Espolón, 16. Tel.: 975-22-15-61. Fax.: 975-22-15-61 Hospital de Soria: Paseo de Santa Bárbara, s/n. Tel.: 975-23-43-00. Fax.: 975-23-43-05 Emergencies: Hospital. Tel.: 975-23-43-12 Cruz Roja. Ambulances. Tel.: 975-22-22-22 8. Climate, cultural characteristics Soria has a continental climate, which means hot summers (average 25ºC) and very cold winters (average 2ºC). Exchange students should bring warm clothing for the winter period.

B. INFORMATION ON THE FACULTY The School prepares students to become professional teachers at primary levels.

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At the end of the three years of these studies the students should have a total amount of 207 credits. Each credit has an equivalence of 10 hours work with the corresponding lecturer or college teacher. The course outline: Both our degrees (Infant Education and Primary Education) have compulsory subjects and optional subjects. Apart from these there is teaching practice in Infant and Primary Schools (Practicum). All these subjects provide the tools for general professional skills (Pedagogy, Didactics, Drama) and for subject knowledge (English, French, Mathematics, Geography, Natural Science, Music, Gymnastics, Arts…. The teaching practice is divided in two periods; in the 2nd year they make one month training practice and in the 3rd year they make two months of training practice. Throughout all the subjects, theory and practice are combined to provide a desirable balance. For further information see the syllabus at the web site: www.uva.es. See you soon at the ESCUELA UNIVERSITARIA DE EDUCACIÓN DE SORIA

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HOGESCHOOL ROTTERDAM

www.hogeschool-rotterdam.nl

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Coordinators Department of Primary Education / pabo Geertje Endedijk-Nijhoving Achterom 103 3311 KB Dordrecht Tel: 31 78 6112600 Fax: 31 10 2414100 E-mail: g.endedijk-nijhoving@hr.nl Department of Secondary Education / lero Janneke Verloop-Meijer (Coordinator International Relations) Museumpark 40 Postbox 25035 3001 HA Rotterdam Tel: 31 10 2414125 Mob: 31 644234823 Fax: 31 10 2415163 E-mail: meijf@hr.nl 2. General description Type of institution HR is one of the largest universities of professional education in the Netherlands with approximately 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. All the buildings in Rotterdam are within walking distance of a metro station. HR offers a wide range of studies that train students for certain professions. Practical training at schools and companies in the Netherlands or abroad are an obligatory part of the curriculum.

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HOGESCHOOL ROTTERDAM (HR) offers education in the following fields of study: 1. Arts and Design and Architecture 2. Engineering, chemistry and Nautical studies 3. School of Paramedic Programmes 4. Economy and Business Studies 5. School of Teacher Training in Primary and Secondary Education 6. School of Pedagogy and Social Work 7. School of Management 8. School of Laboratory Programmes Admission and registration procedures The application form for exchange students should be sent to the International Office no later than November 1st 2011 (for Spring semester), together with 2 passport size photos and a copy of your passport. Within one month after the deadline you will receive a letter about your acceptance. From this moment on, you will be in contact with the department you have applied for to gather more information about the program. Upon arrival you will receive a student card and a computer account. 3. Accommodation HR offers rental housing assistance to foreign exchange students enrolled into one of the study programs and thus the opportunity to have community housing (off-campus) available immediately upon arrival. This means that if certain procedures are being followed, students do not have to go through great lengths to find a room in Rotterdam themselves.

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A minimum stay of 5 months is required. Unfortunately, due to space constraints student housing is not always available for all those who may be eligible. Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis with priority given to non-EU students and long-term rentals (one semester or more). All of the residence halls and units are co-ed, residence halls are privately owned and within the city limits of Rotterdam. The rent can be between € 375 – 475 per months, excluding charges for energy and water. Please bear in mind that it is very difficult to find a room in Rotterdam at a reasonable price. Procedure for requesting accommodation A reservation form has to be filled out and sent to Hogeschool Rotterdam before 1 December 2013 for spring semester 2014. 4. Cost of living Students need approximately € 700-900 per month (rent included). 5. How to get there By plane: most planes fly to Schiphol Airport, near Amsterdam. It is also possible to fly directly to Rotterdam (Zestienhoven) Airport. By train: there are direct trains to and from Rotterdam to Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and Hannover. The Faculty of Teacher Education in Rotterdam is located at walking distance from Rotterdam Central Station or ten minutes by metro. 6. Your way into Rotterdam. Upon arrival, see to it that you receive the booklet "Find your way in Rotterdam" from the International Office, a booklet that provides you with all sorts of useful and general information about Rotterdam, its facilities, its educational institutions, health and dental care and other extremely crucial pieces of information.

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7. The Faculty of Education, Teacher Training and the School of Pedagogy and Social Work This Faculty prepares students to become professional teachers at primary (age range 4-12 ) or at secondary school level (age range 12 - 16). There are 2 departments for Teacher Training and Teacher education within HR: 1. Teacher training and education for Secondary schools. Located in Rotterdam, Museumpark 40 The Teacher Training department for secondary schools prepares students to become professional teachers in the following subjects: Modern Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Social Sciences: Geography, Social studies, Environmental studies, History, Exact Sciences: Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, 2. Teacher training and education for primary schools, i.e. PABO located both in Rotterdam, Museumpark 40 and in Dordrecht, Achterom 103, a town

which is 20 kilometers away from Rotterdam. The Teacher Training department for primary schools prepares students to become teachers in primary school for children aged 4 to 12 .

3. School of Social Work and Pedagogy. Social work for Residential Institutions, Community Development and Child and Youth Welfare Work, Pedagogy. Rotterdam, Museumpark 40 8. ECTS Higher Education Institutions in The Netherlands all use the European credit system of ECTS system. Students must acquire 60 credits per year.

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B INTERNATIONAL COURSE Once a year there is a five months course from February 1 till July 1. The working language is English. This course is organized by the Institute of Primary, Secondary Teacher Training and the Institute for Social Work and Pedagogy. 1. Target group: Students of a teacher training institute (age range 4-16 ) Social Work students or pedagogy students

Rotterdam: a multicultural city of the world Rotterdam is the place to be ! Rotterdam is the city where everything is possible ! 2. Title: Education in an international setting, the strength and challenge of diversity. 3. Introduction: Rotterdam is an important cosmopolitan city which used to be the biggest harbour of the world till 2004. The population is immensely diverse as the inhabitants are originally from 165 different countries. 58 % of children in schools are not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent born outside the country. This is why our study programme is focused on the intercultural dimension of the children in schools. 4. International course: We offer a 5 months course in an international setting for Erasmus exchange students. 3 months are also possible. This course is characterized by three dimensions:

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Theoretical background

Gaining experience in field work by visiting schools, the DSO (Rotterdam school boards) the centre for educational services, welfare work.

Practical work and group work to a large extent.

Research You live in the city of Rotterdam where we have good public transport. 5. Starting date: Beginning of February 2013 until the end of April 2013 or June 2013, including a placement or practice in a school or welfare work with a possibility to just do 3 months as well. 6. Language: The working language is English. 7. Content: The meetings will be under the leadership of professors of the Departments of Primary and Secondary Education and Social Sciences. Subjects such as: History and geography Intercultural education and communication Dutch language Drama and Arts Water management Special needs Traditionally innovative schools such as Montessori and Jenaplan Practice in schools Excursions to Delta works, to a mill, educational center etc.

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8. Credits 5 months: ECTS 30 Optional to stay for 3 months: ECTS 20 9. Housing: The Studenthousing Office of the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, will inform the students about the housing facilities studenthousingoffice@hro.nl +31 (0)10 794 6237 10. Costs: The rent of a room will be around 475 euros a month for one person. Sometimes less when you share a room. Public transport cost will be around 50 euros a month. A bicycle is an option. For living it is different per person but we help you find cheap groceries. Excursion fees are around 70 euros all in all. 11. Application: The closing date is 1st of November 2013 12. Information about the content of the course: Janneke Verloop (secondary) meijf@hr.nl Els Fonville (primary) kuhle@hr.nl

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13. Information about the housing and application forms: International Office Jacqueline Hamizadeh +31(0) 10 7946005 Kralingse zoom 91 Postbox 25035 3001 HA ROTTERDAM Tel+31(0) 10 7946005 Fax + 31 10 4536007 E-mail: j.hamizadeh@hro.nl 14. Admission requirements: Due to the content and level of the course students must have completed at least 2 years of their education and have been active in practice. The students must be proficient in English, i.e. speaking, listening and reading. The course focuses upon the whole range of education and the upbringing of children from age 0 –16, though the age range of 4 – 12 will be mostly emphasized. This means that those who are preparing for professions in education (teaching and social education), or are already professionals in these areas, are very welcome. More information: InternationalOffice@hro.nl meijf@hro.nl www.hogeschool-rotterdam.nl

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BUCA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION-DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY IZMIR

http://web.deu.edu.tr/erasmus/deutur/eng

http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/English/Icerik/Icerik.php?KOD=23

HTTP://WEB.DEU.EDU.TR/ERASMUS/DEUTUR/ENG

A. INFORMATION ON THE HOST INSTITUTION AND HOST COUNTRY 1. The Network Coordinator and International Coordinator for Buca School of Education

Berna Coker Kologlu

Buca Faculty of Education

35150 Buca –IZMIR/ Turkiye

Tel.: +90 232 420 4890

Fax: +90 232 420 4895

E-Mail: berna.coker@deu.edu 2. The International Coordinator for Dokuz Eylul University Assoc. Prof. Hakan KESER, Foreign Relations & Erasmus Coordinator hakan.keser@deu.edu.tr, +90 232 412 10 28

Dokuz Eylül University International Office Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 TR-35210 Alsancak, İzmir-Turkey

Tel: +90 232 412 10 28-45 Fax: +90 232 464 81 35

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3. The Academic Calendar Start of Academic year: 19.09.2011 End of the Academic year: 2.06.2011 Registration for Autumn Semester: 12.09.-16.09.2019 Orientation program for incoming Erasmus Students: 21.09.– 23.09. 2011 Autumn Semester: 19.09.2011-14.01.2013 Begining of Lectures: 28.09.2011 End of the Lectures: 30.12.2013 Final examinations: 02.01.-14.01.12 Academic Holiday: 16.01.-03.02.2013 Registration for Spring Semester: 08.02.2011–12.02.2011 Orientation program for incoming Erasmus Students : 15.02 -17.02. 2013 Spring Semester: 13.02.–02.06.2013 Begining of Lectures:13.02.2013 End of the Lectures: 18.05.2013 Final examinations: 21.05.2013–02.06.2013 National and Religious Holidays National Day/Cumhuriyet Bayramı: 29.10.2011 Days of Sacrifices/Kurban Bayramı: 6,7,8,9 Nov.2011 (no classes) New Year’s Day: 01.01.2013 National Sovereignty and Children’ s Day: 23.04.2013 (no classes) Labour’s Day: 01.05.2013 (no classes) Tribute to Atatürk/Youth Day: 19.05.2013

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Deadline for Incoming Erasmus Students

15 October 2011: Deadline for Spring Term 15 May 2013 : Deadline for Fall Term and whole academic year

Goals of Education:

- Giving information about importance of intercultural dialogue - Expressing the importance and the effects of intercultural

dialogue on communication - Explaining the communication skills importance within conflict

management - Mentioning about intercultural dialogue, communication and

conflict management’s effects on each other 4. General Description

The Buca School of Education at Dokuz Eylül University, which has been preparing teachers since 1982, was established in 1959 as an Education Institute for Girls. The Institute started its first school year with 9 teachers and 60 students which steadily increased in the following ten years.. In 1978 all three-year education institutes established for the purpose of training teachers went through restructuring and started to offer four-year programs. With this restructuring, İzmir Girls’ Education Institute was renamed as İzmir (Buca) Higher Teacher Education School that prepared teachers for high schools.

The Buca School of Education of Dokuz Eylül University is a four year higher institution which trains qualified prospective teachers to serve in the primary and secondary schools of Turkey. The Faculty of Education offers courses in Primary School Education, Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, Computer Education, Foreign Languages, Turkish Language, Fine Arts and Physical Education.

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Our faculty and staff consists of 228 academic personnel including 32 professors, 9 associate professors, 68 assistant professors, 59 lecturers, 48 research assistants, 9 instructors, and 3 technical staff member. A total of 8576 students are currently enrolled at our School of which 7833 are undergraduate and 743 are graduate students. The vision of the Education Faculty is to educate the instructors and researchers who will shape the future of our country. In the transition to an information society, the Buca School of Education has dedicated itself to the development and preparation of qualified individuals who are open to change and who are actively contributing to the formation of a “learning” society. Teaching Method Teaching is carried out through lectures, tutorials, laboratories, seminars and practical training. A combination of lecturing, group working and interactive discussion is emphasized in classroom sessions. Assessment and Grading System Students are expected to consistently participate in all activities of classes they are attending. The Department reserves the right to disallow students who systematically skip the activities of attended classes from taking the corresponding final examinations. In most classes, homework is assigned regularly to help students master the course material and develop practical skills. Homework is carried out either individually or collaboratively in small student groups. Evaluation is usually based on assigned homework, written and oral examinations, etc. Special efforts are made to employ continuous evaluation as much as possible. Students are informed about the specific procedure of teaching and evaluation for each class from the class instructor. One midterm and one final examination are given for each course in theoretical and / or practical form(unless otherwise indicated in course description). Student’s grade is calculated by adding up 40% of mid-term and 60% of final examination. Points Grades 90 – 100 AA

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85 – 89 BA 80 – 84 BB 75 – 79 BC 70 – 74 CC (Passing grade) 65 _ 69 DC (fail) 60 _ 64 DD 55 _ 59 DF below 55 FF Career Opportunities A high percentage of our graduates are employed in teaching within a year after graduation in pre-primary, primary and secondary schools at public and private sector. Our students can also pursue an academic career by enrolling in the graduate programs our school offers. Additional Information Degrees Offered

The Buca School of Education offers degress at both the undergrauate and graduate level. Our School currently offers undergraduate degrees in 9 departments and 14 programs and a non-thesis Masters degree in 7 joint undergraduate-graduate programs. Degrees are offered in the fields of Educational Sciences, Primary Education, Turkish, Foreign Languages, Instructional Technology and Computing, Secondary School Social Studies, Education, Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education, Fine Arts, and Physical Education

Undergraduate and graduate programs for the 2005-2006 academic year:

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS Under graduate

Master (Thesis)

Master (Project)

Computer Education and Instructional Technologies

Computer Education And Instructional

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Technologies

Educational Sciences

Psychological Counseling and Guidance

+

+

+

Fine Arts Music

Teacher Education

Fine Arts Teacher Education

+ +

+ +

- -

Foreign Languages

English Teacher Education

French Language Teacher Education

German Language Teacher Education

+ + +

+ + -

- - -

Physical Education and Sports

Physical Education and Sports Education

+ + -

Primary Education

Primary School Education

Science Education

Mathematics Education

+ + + + +

+ + + + +

- - - - -

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Early Childhood Education

Social Sciences Education

Secondary School Science and Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Physics Teacher Education

Chemistry Teacher Education

Biology Teacher Education

+ + + +

+ + + +

+ + + +

Social Science

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education

Geography Teacher Education

History Teacher Education

+ + +

+ + +

+ + +

Turkish Language and Teaching

Turkish Language and Teaching

+ + -

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5. Admission and registration procedures Each application must have been approved by your home institution. In that way, you do not have to pay a tuition fee at BEF.

Fill out an Application Form and send it to the BEF International Office. Attach 2 passport-sized photographs, a photocopy of your ID or passport, a transcripts of records (= list of study results) of the previous years and a copy of your health insurance and third party liability insurance abroad. Deadline: before 15 May, if you are only planning on studying at HUB-KAHO during the second semester, the deadline is 15 October. After receipt of your Application Form, an information package will be sent to your home address.

Send a Learning Agreement to the International Office. On this form you must mention which courses you would like to follow during your stay. Deadline: the Learning Agreement must have been sent in by 30 June. If your Erasmus period at BEF is limited to the second semester, the deadline is 1 November.

Once you have completed your registration, submitted all required documents, and the International Office has approved your registration, you will be considered a BEF student. Congratulations!

6. Academic requirements

All Erasmus students should be registered as a student in an institutions that has received a European University Charter from the European Commission.

7. Linguistic requirements

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If you want to take courses from one of our Turkish-taught professional bachelor programmes, you need to be proficient in the Turkish language. The level of proficiency is assessed by means of an oral and written test. DEU also provides Erasmus students a language course in Turkish. It starts at the beginning of March and ends in the first week of June for three hours a week.

8. Accommodation

The Buca School of Education provides dormitory on campus for girls only. However, Erasmus students both males and females can stay at the university housing which is only 20 minutes from Buca School of Education. There are also private student hostels around the campus in which arrangenments can be made when notified to the iinternational office. School hostels cost an average 100€ a month whereas private student hostels cost 200€-300€ am month. Breakfast is included in the room fee.

9. University facilities

The main areas of activity of the Department of Culture, Health and Sports of DEU are

1. Management of all sorts of sanitary services and

establishing new sanitary centres.

2. Organising various activities in fields of fine arts and

sport.

3. Supporting students in terms of finance, accomodation,

recreation, leisure activities, transportation and post-

graduate guidance.

4. Psychological consultance and guidance for students.

5. Doing research concerning the fields under its

competence and publishing their outcomes.

6. Organising in-service training programmes in order to

ensure the efficiency of the personnel.

7. Providing facilities such as accomodation, sport centres

and camping places in order to achieve above-mentioned

goals.

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Some of the facilities provided by the Directorate of Health,

Culture and Sport Affairs are as follows:

Healthcare Services

Additional to the central medico-social unit located in Buca-

Kaynaklar, the university owns 5 health offices located in Bornova

, Narlıdere , Alsancak and Buca campuses. These units and offices

provide medical treatment facilities without any payment except

for a symbolic fee of 300.000 TL, which corresponds

approximately to 15 pence or 20 cents.

Seferihisar Student Training Camp

Our university owns a student camp located on the Aegean Sea

coast around Seferihisar (approx. 40 minutes from the city

centre), which is available for 200 students. The camp is provided

with social and sanitary facilities available for 24 hours a day.

10. Cost of living

Personal expenses of a single student, including accommodation, meals, study materials and travelling in Izmir can amount to approximately 500 EUR per month.

11. Climate, cultural characteristics

Climate People coming to Izmir can expect long, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. The total precipitation for Izmir averages 27.8 inches per year; however, 77 percent of that falls during November through March. The average maximum temperatures during the winter months vary between 4C to 10 C. Although it's rare, snow has been recorded in Izmir in January

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and February. The summer months -- June through September - bring average daytime temperatures of 28 C degrees or higher. Many people install fans or air conditioners to cool their apartments. The City of İzmir The city known as "The "Pearl of the Aegean" is the Turkey's third largest city after Istanbul and Ankara, with a population of 3 million people, and the second most important port. Izmir is a modern city brimming with life and for many years it has enjoyed a reputation for its cosmopolitan city culture. The long attractive palm-fringed promenade, Birince Kordon, which stretches the entire length of the city up to the Alsancak Ferry Terminal, is a popular spot for evening walks, and there are many cafes along the waterfront. Izmir has a good selection of culture and entertainment, from the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, to the Izmir State Opera and Ballet and Izmir State Symphony Orchestra, to the many bars and clubs. The cosmopolitan and lively city gets even busier during the International Izmir Festival (mid-June to mid-July) with music and dance, with performances also in nearby Cesme and Ephesus. The region offers a wide range of recreational opportunities such as swimming, sailing and other water sports from April through October and yachting, horseback riding, archery, trekking, and ice skating. Izmir has been at the centre of the most historically significant locations due to the sacred places belonging to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The existence of holy places in the vicinity of Izmir such as Virgin Mary's House, the Basilica of St.John and the Grotto of Seven Sleepers and the Seven Churches of Revelation built to serve the spread of Christianity, has made Izmir a important place of Pilgrimage.

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