Department of Education and Training

INTERNATIONAL CLASS ‘EDUCATION IN A METROPOLITAN CONTEXT’ Semester Program in English (version 2015-2016)

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Table of Contents INTERNATIONAL CLASS ‘EDUCATION IN A METROPOLITAN CONTEXT’ ............................................................ 1 1

International Class ‘Education in a metropolitan context’ at the Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool .................. 3 Become a creative teacher with interdisciplinary skills! ..................................................................................... 3 Discover Antwerp, Belgium’s most vibrant and dynamic city ............................................................................. 3

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Who can participate? ............................................................................................................................... 4

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Prerequisite: English language level ......................................................................................................... 4

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How many ECTS-credits do I get? .............................................................................................................. 4

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Welcome Week: Dutch language course and Antwerp Culture ................................................................. 5

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Timing and location .................................................................................................................................. 5

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Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 7.1

REQUIRED COURSES ................................................................................................................................ 8

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ELECTIVE COURSES .................................................................................................................................. 9

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Accommodation in Antwerp ................................................................................................................... 10

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Student services at Artesis Plantijn University College ........................................................................... 10

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Registration and online information ................................................................................................... 11

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Contact ............................................................................................................................................... 11

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1 International Class ‘Education in a metropolitan context’ at the Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Become a creative teacher with interdisciplinary skills! Nothing is more exciting than studying Teacher Education in an urban environment such as Antwerp, a city with no less than 174 nationalities among its inhabitants. Antwerp is a city at the crossroads of Europe and the world. Schools in Antwerp are as diverse as the city itself. The widely varying social and cultural backgrounds of pupils are a major challenge for teachers. Challenges often lead you to get the best out of yourself. Our international class ‘Education in a metropolitan context’ will help you develop two key skills that are of great importance for you as a future teacher: creativity and interdisciplinary skills. -

You’ll learn all about teaching in a superdiverse and globalized context. With a focus on reflection, theory, hands-on work and of course skills and methods you’ll have the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops and field visits, all aiming for creative and innovative teaching methods.

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An important part of your international winter semester here in Antwerp is devoted to interdisciplinary project work. In close collaboration with international students with a study background of Social Work, our international Teacher Training students will develop a fascinating cross-over project focused on the Antwerp metropolitan context.

Teacher training students in pre-primary, primary as well as secondary education are welcome to join this international class ‘Education in a metropolitan context’. English is the language of instruction. Of course we will also help further develop your English skills.

Discover Antwerp, Belgium’s most vibrant and dynamic city Step up to the mark and challenge yourself by studying at our department of Education and Training, which specializes in teacher training. Live and study a semester in one Belgium’s most vibrant and dynamic cities situated in the heart of Europe, Antwerp. The city of Antwerp is yours! Just think of fashion, diamonds, history, its famous port and the dynamic people who enjoy the urban way of life. Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp is the answer to your challenge. We organize the study period and you fill in your way of life. The international semester will surely add value to your degree and your career opportunities and improve your English language as well as your team working, intercultural and teaching skills. If you are looking for a challenge, just read more and convince yourself!

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2 Who can participate? The course is designed for students from preschool, primary and secondary school teacher education institutions as well as for students from social education institutions. Students from other academic areas may also be accepted. Students must have completed at least one year of their undergraduate degree studies at their home institution in order to be accepted. You can participate if you are an incoming Erasmus student of one of our partner universities. Are you interested in our International Class ‘ Education in a metropolitan context’ and your university isn’t one of our partners yet? Please ask your International Office to contact ours.

3 English language level All Erasmus courses are taught in English. You will be asked to do papers and presentations in English as well as the final examinations. All literature is in English. Student attendance is also obligatory in all courses. Therefore sufficient proficiency of the English language (B2) is recommended to be able to follow courses and successfully pass exams. We would like to ask you to send us a copy of your Erasmus+ OLS (Online Linguistic Support) test. We strongly recommend you to brush up your knowledge before the start of the semester if you did not reach a B2 level..

4 How many ECTS-credits do I get? Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool awards 30 credits for one full semester. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. Artesis Plantijn Grading Scale compared to the ECTS scale: Artesis Plantijn 18-19-20 15-16-17 13-14 11-12 10 8-9 0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7

ECTS grade A EXCELLENT B VERY GOOD C GOOD D SATISFACTORY E SUFFICIENT FX FAIL (with possible deliberation) F FAIL (no deliberation possibility)

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5 Welcome Week: Dutch language course and Antwerp Culture Erasmus students coming to AP for a study exchange or traineeship, also have the opportunity to get to know something about the Dutch language and Antwerp culture, with the aim of being prepared for their Erasmus mobility period. During 4 days before start of the semester, a Dutch Basic Language course (15 hours) will be organized in combination with cultural visits in Antwerp. This welcome week is highly recommended for all international students, as it will facilitate your integration during your exchange period. There is a contribution of maximum €50.00 for the cultural visits. A welcome day is organized at the end of the week. During this day, which is mandatory for all students, you will receive lots of practical information. st

Please register in time, the deadline for submission is 31 May.

6 Timing and location Start date Education in a metropolitan context AP Welcome Week (not mandatory) Welcome day (mandatory) Start of programme Official end date

1st semester Monday 14th September 2015 - Thursday 17th September 2015 th Friday 18 September 2015 st Monday, 21 September 2015 Friday, 5th February 2016

Holidays: nd th Autumn Break: 2 November – 8 November 2015 (1 week) st th Christmas Holiday: 21 December 2015 – 3 January 2016 (2 weeks) th Other free days: 11 November 2015 Location: Artesis Plantijn University College Campus Spoor Noord (brand new campus as from september 2015) Noorderplaats 2 p 5 / 11

2000 Antwerp

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7 Courses Required courses

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Mapping professional practice in a metropolitan context

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Education and social work in a global perspective

3

Empowering the future

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Creative and innovative teaching

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Interdisciplinary project work

9

Total ECTS required courses

24

Elective courses*

ECTS

Basic Dutch**

3

English language course***

3

Studium Generale

3

Total ECTS elective courses

9

*Students choose two of a total of three elective courses: the sum of the required and the elective courses must be 30 ECTS. ** Students who already have a basic knowledge of Dutch (level A2 or higher) are advised to choose for the course Studium Generale or for a 3 ECTS course (taught in Dutch) of the regular curriculum (www.ap.be/OT, in consultation with the AP departmental coordinator). ***Students with a solid knowledge of English (level C1 or C2) are advised to choose for the course Studium Generale. All courses and course descriptions are subject to changes at any time. There is a contribution of maximum

€100.00 for study visits.

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7.1 REQUIRED COURSES Mapping professional practice in a metropolitan context (6 ECTS) There’s no better way to understand the implications of teaching in a metropolitan context than by immersing yourself in the professional practice. International students will visit different schools, each with its specific approach to the urban context. They will not only meet up with teachers and pupils, but also with professionals who focus on students with learning disabilities, on challenges arising from cultural differences and a foreign language background, on the implications of deprivation and poverty etc. The focus will be on innovative projects that combine novel and creative approaches in dealing with educational and social challenges. Education and social work in a global perspective (3 ECTS) How to deal with the complex though challenging and vast changing context of the city? Intercultural awareness and competences are trained in mixed groups and in close co-operation with social and educational partners. Students are involved in seminars on globalization, sustainability, global solidarity, human development, community building, community care and connect with their own interests and study back-ground. Empowering the future (3 ECTS) ‘Empowering the future’ is both a vision on empowerment an a skill lab. Students are introduced into a broad range of creative training materials that sharpen their professional competences in setting-up participative processes of empowerment with youngsters. Students also have the opportunity to learn more about novel methods for participatory research. This course has a highly international scope as It connects with field-labs in different European cities. (www.etfu.eu) Creative and innovative teaching (3 ECTS) International students will participate in a unique one week intensive program on creative and innovative teaching. The focus will be on S.T.E.A.M. education (which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) in pre-primary, primary and secondary education. S.T.E.A.M. education emphasizes the role of creativity and innovation in teaching and learning. It also underlines the need to explore methods for making classrooms more energetic and engaging places of learning and experiencing. Interdisciplinary project work (9 ECTS) Students of both Social Work and Teacher Training work together in an international and interdisciplinary team on a real-life project that matches their area of study and field of interest. p 8 / 11

Your project will focus on the metropolitan context and will be done in close cooperation with schools and social organizations in the field. An introduction to project management will put you and your team on track. Your interdisciplinary project will be closely supported by an experienced coach. In this project it is all about finding new pathways in interdisciplinary cooperation and developing novel skills and a reflective attitude, working towards a concrete project outcome.

7.2 ELECTIVE COURSES Basic Dutch (3 ECTS) This course is intended for absolute beginners. During the course you will learn to communicate in Dutch in everyday situations. You will apply and practice your newly acquired knowledge of the Dutch language in near-realistic situations, such as going shopping, making a telephone call, asking directions and visiting the doctor. Teacher training students who already have a basic knowledge of Dutch (level A2 or higher) are advised to choose for the course Studium Generale or for a 3 ECTS course (taught in Dutch) of the regular curriculum (www.ap.be/OT, in consultation with the AP departmental coordinator). English language course (3 ECTS) The English language course focuses on developing the four main communicative skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Relevant parts of grammar and syntax are revised when and if necessary and acquired language skills are transferred to different communication situations. Teacher training students with a solid knowledge of English (level C1 or C2) are advised to choose for the course Studium Generale. Studium Generale (3 ECTS) In the lecture series Studium Generale - Chair Kinsbergen 2015-2016, professionals of various colors cast an inspiring look on their turbulent lives. This lecture series offers an opportunity to hear international lecturers in action. Annually, the theme is chosen in such a way that reference can be made to every field of study. Students will be asked to reflect on these international lectures from their particular educational background. In addition students are welcomed to participate in international thematic guest lectures organised within the study programme of Education and Training.

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8 Accommodation in Antwerp Artesis Plantijn University College does not dispose of its own accommodation. Once your enrolment has been completed, we send you a list of addresses that are available on the private market. Some students prefer to arrive in advance or during the summer months to find a room of their own choice. In such cases, accommodation can be booked in a student/youth hostel for the first few days. Antwerp has several youth hostels, most of them are situated in the city centre. More information with addresses can be found on www.use-it.be We have only experience with 2 hostels: - Youth Hostel ‘Pulcinella’ Bogaardeplein 1, 2000 Antwerp (this is a new square untraceable on some maps – you can find it between the streets “Kammenstraat”, “Sint-Antoniusstraat” and “Happaertstraat”) E [email protected] T+32 3 238 02 73 F +32 3 248 19 32 www.jeugdherbergen.be/antwerpen.htm You can reach the hostel easily by metro 2, 3 or 5 from the railway station (central station) in the direction of “Linkeroever”. You have to get off at the stop “Groenplaats”. From there you can walk to the hostel. - Youth Center Hopper Scoutel Stoomstraat 7, 2018 Antwerp (in the centre, near the railway station) E [email protected] T+32 3 226 46 06 www.hopper.be/jeugdverblijf/scoutel You can also choose to ‘shack up’ with some other students in an apartment. If you prefer to rent a studio on your own, that’s also possible.

9 Student services at Artesis Plantijn University College Stuvo AP offers you a wide range of possibilities to relax and enjoy your stay at Artesis Plantijn University College. You can enjoy many sports or cultural activities at reduced cost. More information will be given on the introduction day. Stuvo AP also offers you counseling or support when needed. Furthermore you can visit their website www.ap.be/stuvo or pass by after your arrival in Antwerp. You can find them at Mutsaardstraat 29, 2000 Antwerp.

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10 Registration and online information The registration deadline for International Class ‘Education in a metropolitan context’ is: st

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1 Semester (autumn semester - September till January): 31 May 2015 . Artesis Plantijn partner institutions should send the student’s application form to AP International Office. You can find the full procedure and download the application form on the website www.ap.be/international. After receipt of the application form, additional information will be given, such as: - Welcome week and Welcome day - procedures for registration (residence permit) - entry requirements - activities, integration & facilities - invitation letter, for visa purposes

11 Contact Academic information about the course: Geert Marrin, International coordinator E [email protected] T +32 3 259 08 03 Current address: Bouwmeestersstraat 3 B-2000 Antwerp

As from September 2015: Noorderplaats 2 B-2000 Antwerp

Administration Incoming Erasmus students: Annelies Verstraeten AP international office Erasmus student Counsellor E [email protected] T + 32 3 220 57 35 F + 32 3 220 55 19 Lange Nieuwstraat 101 B-2000 Antwerp You can find more information on the Artesis Plantijn website: www.ap.be/international p 11 / 11