EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019
Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
I chose to explore topic 3 "What does diversity mean in Greece" because diversity integration has been an essential topic of interest for me during my Master's program. My goal is to continue to work with educators and school staff developing polici...More
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Angelica Rackow commented on Refugee Crisis and Education in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Ashley, I enjoy reading your reflection on how the current refugee crises push us to explore the concept of citizenship I think you did a great job comparing the crises in the US and Greece. Like you, I also concluded that Greece has been...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
"Anyone can be a refugee. We are all subject to that. The legal system, the international community, should be prepared for that. We all have this responsibility."
The refugee crises in Greece, as well as the one in the US, are very conflicting t...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
4. Greek Financial Crisis & Education
The economic crises that started in Greece in 2008 resulted in the biggest bailout in history: 260 billion Euros. The government claims the money avoided Greek's withdrawal from the eurozone but it came with the price of drastic austerity measures...More
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Angelica Rackow commented on Greek Education System in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Megan and Ashley, I always enjoy the conversation about school hours. I attended school in Brazil, where schools ran two schedules: am and pm. I always find interesting learning the arguments behind those that believe student should stay more or...More
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Angelica Rackow commented on 3. Greek Educational System in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Lauren, I really enjoyed reading your post I think it is interesting how some of your considerations were focused on teachers and the teaching environment. I think it's a natural reflection of your role as an active educator in the US Education...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
3. Greek Education System Updated
The first thing that stood out to me in this section was learning that the Greek Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affair is ahead of the education system. In the United States there is such an effort in keeping Religion and Education sep...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Greece has always been on my bucket list and I am so excited to explore this country in a study abroad environment.Although I have always been aware of Greece's location on the map I never realized how many islands they have: over 2,000! It made me...More
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Angelica Rackow commented on Reading Response #2 in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Hello, Brady! Like you, the videos also automatically made me compare American and Greek culture and how different they can be. You mentioned the suicidal rates and the unemployment rate. It sure puts into perspective how much culture/lifestyle...More
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Angelica Rackow commented on Introduction Video in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Hello, Lauren! Congratulations on completing your Master's!! What a great accomplishment. I believe we took another class together so I am assuming you are part of the GSE online program. Is that correct? I would love to hear more about your...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
Please, use the link to access my video. Thank you!!
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
1. Introduction: "The Effect of Study Abroad...."
I found "The Effect of Study Abroad on Intercultural Competence Among Undergraduate College Students" an important critique on the impact of study abroad for intercultural competence. The data presented analyzes students at different stages of their...More
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Angelica Rackow posted an update in EDUC 499: Greece - Summer 2019…
"Despite the rhetoric that focus attention on students' encounter with "the other" and the subsequent increase in cultural competency and understanding, in actuality students' primary encounter during the study abroad experience is with themselves a...More
Arlene, thank you for sharing about your background in the introduction. I also think you successfully explained why the articles were significant to you and how you plan to apply what you have been exploring. I think your paper took me on an...More