The College of Education is known for its engagement across the globe. This dedication to studying abroad is exemplified through research, collaborative international teaching experiences, and community service.
The Baker Teacher Leader Center (BTLC) is pleased to support the ongoing study abroad and global engagement of the College of Education community through a variety of programs. More recently, the college seeks to expand its opportunities to travel and learn abroad. By studying abroad, our students can better understand who they are in the world, can forge new relationships built on mutual goals of peace and equity, and can bring their experiences in the world to their classrooms and future work as educators. The global education and study abroad initiatives through the BTLC offer experiential learning courses and experiences around the globe.
Travel and Study Abroad
Upcoming: Dominican Republic
Education and Culture
Tentative Dates: Expected to be December 30 – January 17. The plan is for the course to be held virtually from Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 and in-person in the Dominican Republic from Jan. 4 – Jan. 17.
A final itinerary will be available by early fall 2024.
Travel to Santo Domingo to teach English and learn about the education ecosystem in a middle-income developing country. You will learn about formal and non-formal educational opportunities, the public school system, and barriers and opportunities for development in the DR. This 3 s.h. course will be offered for elective credit.
Instructors are holding an information session on Zoom on Monday, Sept. 9 at 4pm (CST). Please click here to RSVP for the information session.
Applications Closed
Upcoming: Senegal
Tentative Dates: June 2025
Travel to Dakar, Senegal to be introduced to francophone Africa. You will explore of variety of schooling and curricular models and will be immersed in cultural and community-based learning. You will learn about Senegalese history, society, culture, and educational institutions.
Applications: Open January 2025
Interested? CLICK HERE
Upcoming: London, England
Tentative Dates: July 24 - August 9, 2025
Learn about art, culture, and human development through this 3-week exploration of London and nearby sites. We will use the rich museums, galleries, architecture, food, and community organizations of London to investigate how art and culture are produced through tours, making, visual journaling, and site-specific play. This course will be especially useful for preservice teachers, artists, and designers who want to incorporate global perspectives into their practices. This 3 s.h. Course will be offered as an equivalency for EDTL:2122, which covers the Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts Gen Ed requirement.
Applications: Open January 2025
Upcoming: Ghana
Ghana Education and Culture
Tentative Dates: End of May - mid-June, 2026
The College of Education sponsors a 15-day summer course in Ghana designed to provide students with an international experience. Students explore teaching issues through class room visits, guest lecturers, and field trips.
Interested? CLICK HERE
Study Abroad Student Experiences
News
Growing Global
The College of Education’s Global Education Initiatives continue to strengthen existing partnerships and create new opportunities for students and faculty, including programs in Costa Rica, Finland, Ghana, the UK, Japan, Kosovo, and Norway, among other collaborations.
International education leader lauded
Alumna Amira Nash, a doctoral student focusing on teaching and learning: literacy, culture, and language education, and associate director of partnerships and programs in the Baker Teacher Leader Center, is a recipient of the 2023 Global Student Award.
USAID taps UI experts to connect higher education and private sector in Kosovo and Iowa
More than 20 University of Iowa faculty, students, and staff will be working with colleagues at universities in Kosovo over the next five years to strengthen ties between higher education and the private sector, thanks to a $4 million cooperative agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnering with Iowa State University and the Kosova Education Center.