Uganda, Kampala
This program will be offered every other summer to graduate students interested in global education and qualitative research.
If you are interested in studying global education through collaborative exploration of educational policies and practices in Uganda, this 4-week summer program (1 week in Madison, 3 weeks in Uganda) led by Professor Margaret Hawkins from the School of Education is an exciting opportunity to do just that!
The first week of the program will introduce you to contexts, policies and practices of schooling through observation and engagement in a government school and the community in which it is located. There will also be visits to other schools, for exposure to the range of types (such as village, elite, and faith-based schools). This provides both in-depth access to structure, programming, curriculum and practices at one school, and wider breadth observations of practices across various types of schools in Uganda.
Following the initial week of first-hand exposure, after a week-end excursion to Murchison Falls National Park to enjoy a safari experience, you will reside in Kampala and will participate in a course at Makerere University focused on qualitative research approaches, methods, and comparative education. Graduate students in the Makerere School of Education will also be enrolled in this course and it will be co-taught by Makerere and UW faculty.
During the two weeks of the classroom component of this program, afternoon visits to local sites around Kampala will give you an understanding of the contexts of Ugandan children's and families' lives. These visits include a home for teen mothers, a health clinic, a public library and public markets.
Learning Objectives
We have overall Goals and Expectations for Study Abroad Participants, covering the personal, academic and professional aspects of study abroad. Additionally on this program, you can:
- to learn about and gain exposure to educational policies and practices in Uganda;
- to learn about values, approaches and methods related to situated research;
- to explore research approaches and methods, and their utility and application across international contexts.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.
Sustainability
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Eligibility
Open to graduate students.
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Graduate Student
- Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution
Advising Location
Program Structure
Subjects
Education, Qualitative Research
Classroom Language
English
Housing
Guesthouse
Program Duration
Summer: 1-week on UW campus + June 25 - July 15, 2017 in Uganda
Application Deadline(s)
Future durations will be posted at a later date.
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During this program you will draw on your experiential knowledge gained from your initial access to Ugandan schools, as well as your US educational experiences, to think collaboratively with Ugandan graduate students. Discussions will take place around themes of research questions worth asking in diverse contexts, and how to apply research approaches and practices.
Pre-departure you will be assigned some readings to prepare you for the experience and will be expected to complete a final paper/project at the culmination of the program.
You will receive 3 credits of Curiculum and Instruction 675 after completion of this program.
Course Equivalents
Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents