prof_smartypants
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« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2011, 12:49:42 PM » |
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larryc
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« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2011, 02:03:16 PM » |
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I was just talking with a colleague about student trips. I have done this exactly once, but what worked well for us was 1) a few weeks of a classroom course before we left, to guide students through some readings, and 2) student research assignments during the trip to focus their attention.
In my case the course was Cuba, and we read some books and articles and watched some films in advance. The students worked in teams to produce drafts of research presentations on different aspects of Cuba--propaganda, tourism, etc. When we arrived in Cuba we did the usual tours and such but the students were also expected to generate photographs and observe their topics. After we got back the students revised their presentations and gave them in at an event that was open to the whole campus. It worked great!
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« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2011, 03:32:46 PM » |
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My Ireland trip is a go; we leave in January after a week or so of in-class reading and preparation. But this is my third time taking students there.
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prof_smartypants
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2011, 03:45:04 PM » |
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My Ireland trip is a go; we leave in January after a week or so of in-class reading and preparation. But this is my third time taking students there.
mended_drum, would you pm me your itinerary and/or any advice when you get back? Larry - thanks - that sounds like very sound planning. |
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« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2011, 09:29:43 PM » |
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My Ireland trip is a go; we leave in January after a week or so of in-class reading and preparation. But this is my third time taking students there.
mended_drum, would you pm me your itinerary and/or any advice when you get back? Larry - thanks - that sounds like very sound planning. I will, yes, though I'm basically using an itinerary that an older faculty member worked out after taking students to Ireland every other year for thirty years. He deserves the credit. We're also meeting for five days on campus before we leave, having a crash course in Irish literature and history. In addition, each student has to become "expert" enough on one of the sites we visit to give a mini-lecture to the group when we get there. |
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prof_smartypants
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« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2011, 09:44:28 AM » |
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My Ireland trip is a go; we leave in January after a week or so of in-class reading and preparation. But this is my third time taking students there.
mended_drum, would you pm me your itinerary and/or any advice when you get back? Larry - thanks - that sounds like very sound planning. I will, yes, though I'm basically using an itinerary that an older faculty member worked out after taking students to Ireland every other year for thirty years. He deserves the credit. We're also meeting for five days on campus before we leave, having a crash course in Irish literature and history. In addition, each student has to become "expert" enough on one of the sites we visit to give a mini-lecture to the group when we get there. That last bit is freaking genius! |
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« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2011, 11:39:40 AM » |
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My Ireland trip is a go; we leave in January after a week or so of in-class reading and preparation. But this is my third time taking students there.
mended_drum, would you pm me your itinerary and/or any advice when you get back? Larry - thanks - that sounds like very sound planning. I will, yes, though I'm basically using an itinerary that an older faculty member worked out after taking students to Ireland every other year for thirty years. He deserves the credit. We're also meeting for five days on campus before we leave, having a crash course in Irish literature and history. In addition, each student has to become "expert" enough on one of the sites we visit to give a mini-lecture to the group when we get there. That last bit is freaking genius! Especially as you'll have to teach the history course twice. |
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wanderingeducators
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« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2011, 03:28:13 PM » |
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I'd definitely look at the old ring forts - there are at least 2 on the Ring of Kerry, including Staigue Fort, which has a visitor centre (albeit small). There's so much history there. Also, on the Skellig Islands, I've always been fascinated with the history of the monastic settlements there, and how that impacted the area, ecologically.
I would definitely fly into Shannon - it's super easy, close to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, etc. You could then head down to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle (yes, dolphins!). Maybe save Dublin for the latter part of the trip, since there will be so many more temptations there to play (and drink) for your students!
We spent a month in Ireland last fall - I'd be happy to share more of our time there.
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« Reply #23 on: November 10, 2011, 07:27:26 AM » |
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Sound like a good trip! I love to join it as well
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