TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY July 2014 (Draft of May 28, 2014)

TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY July 2014 (draft of May 28, 2014)

TRAVEL CTIVITY ATIONALE OBJECTIVE DAY A R Day 1: 6 pm - Depart US aboard Delta #9357/KLM #642 Sun. from JFK, NYC to Amsterdam July 6 Day 2: 7:25 AM--arrive in Amsterdam Mon. July 7 11:00 AM—depart Amsterdam aboard Delta #9318/KLM #537

10 pm - Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

Lodging at Entebbe Backpackers

Day 3: AM— Meeting of participants to address any To acclimate to time and 2 Tues. concerns after travel and arrival and to confirm that environment changes. July 8 each one knows responsibilities for the month and agenda for the day; short visit to Lake Victoria.

PM—Travel to Kisubi Brothers University College To begin interaction with those 3 for seminar with Brother Bernard Luwerekera and training to be teachers in Uganda pre-service teachers and faculty. and with faculty members who are educating them and receive input on curricular projects.

Time permitting, purchase inexpensive cell phones To ensure safe travel and clear 4 and SIM cards for cell phone service in Uganda. communication among group and with home. Reflection over dinner at local restaurant. Lodging at Cardinal Nsubuga Leadership Training Centre (CNLTC), next to US Embassy.

Day 4: AM – Travel to Nsambya, Kampala for orientation To begin immersion in Ugandan Wed. at Bishop McCauley House, District Headquarters culture among those familiar July 9 of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Talk on with King’s College and to 2 "Historical and Contemporary Roles of the Holy understand the particular role of Cross Community in Education in Uganda and religion in Ugandan education. East Africa."

PM – Visit commercial district in city center, To observe urban life/economic 2 including bookstore and craft shop; get initial activity in the capital city. exposure to possible sources of artifacts and teaching materials. Purchase books for Literacy Day events.

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 1 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Hold 2 hour Swahili language class with Professor To reinforce and build upon 2 Yerindabo at CNLTC conference room. acquired language skills and begin using them in context.

Opportunity for first blog post from travel group. To initiate the outreach that will 4 connect NEPA with Uganda. Lodging at CNLTC. Day 5: AM – Tour Montessori Education Center in To discover how and why a 1, 3, 4 Thurs. Kampala and meet with administration. Observe private school was founded and July classes and speak to teachers and students in focus what enables it to continue to 10 groups over lunch. operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes

PM – Tour Makerere University and meet with To recognize the resources and 1, 4 faculty of Education. educational program offerings of the largest university in Uganda.

Lecture by Anthony Mugagga Muwagga, Ph.D., To understand the socio- 2 “Economics and Education in Uganda.” economic conditions relating to education in Uganda and receive an introduction to the country’s educational system. 2 hour Swahili language instruction at CNLTC. To process new experiences and 2 Use evening time to write personal reflections on information the lecture and the first few days in Uganda.

Lodging at CNLTC.

Day 6: AM – Meet with Ministry of Education official To understand rationale for UPE 1 Fri. about the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and and USE and the measures used July Universal Secondary Education (USE) programs. to assess their effectiveness. 11 PM – Travel to Seeta Secondary School, Mukono To discover how and why a 1, 4 Meet with headmaster and other administrators. private school was founded and what enables it to continue to operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes

Observe classes and speak to teachers and students To observe pedagogical 3 in focus groups after school. approaches employed in a private (for-profit) school setting.

Use evening time for group discussion of the day’s To begin processing 3 observations. observations in light of potential pedagogical adaptations. Travel to Jinja for dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 2 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Day 7: AM – Visit Holy Cross Bugembe Primary school To discover how and why a 2 Sat. and meet with headmaster and Parish Priest, Fr. religious-sponsored institution July Serapio Wamara, CSC, who oversees the parish was founded and what enables 12 schools. the school to continue to operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes.

Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a 1, 3 religious school setting.

PM--Conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 3 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class with Fr. Richard they make to achieve goals. 1, 3, 4 Kayaga Gonza in conference room at LSSF.

Provide opportunity after dinner for blog posting To learn useful phrases in a from travel group members. language spoken by most people in the area around Jinja. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis 4 Conference Center. To maintain outreach to non- travelers and develop a repository of observations.

Day 8: AM--Mass at Holy Cross Parish To experience a communal 2 Sun. gathering that is central to the July local culture. 13 PM--Conduct one-on-one interviews with parents of To identify the reasons parents 4 students at the parish and public schools. make the school choices they do for their children.

Hold a "town hall" meeting for other parents. To understand the personal and community-wide dynamics that impact parents' aspirations for and expectations of their children's educations.

Provide opportunity after dinner for blog posting To maintain outreach to non- from travel group members. travelers and develop a repository of observations.

Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 3 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Day 9: AM –visit St. Jude Primary school and meet with To understand what enables the 1, 3 Mon. headmaster. school to continue to operate in July the face of limited resources and 14 what contributes to the school's successes.

Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical 3 when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a religious school setting.

PM –conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 1, 3, 4 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals.

Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class at LSSF. To be better equipped to speak 2 with local women about their children's education.

After dinner, break into mentoring pairs to work on To modify and/or make progress 2, 3 curriculum projects and assessment rubrics. on seminar curriculum projects.

Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

Day AM –visit St. Andrew Primary School (Wanyange) To understand what enables the 1, 3 10: and meet with headmaster. school to continue to operate in Tues. the face of limited resources and July what contributes to the school's 15 successes.

Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a 3 religious school setting.

PM –conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in 1, 3, 4 role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals.

Meet members of St. Monica's Women's Group at To learn about income- Holy Cross Bugembe Parish. generating collective activities 2 women have created.

To solicit feedback on schools and educational outcomes for the 1 members' children.

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 4 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Use evening time to write personal reflections on To process new experiences and first week in Uganda. information encountered during 1, 2, 3 the first week. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

Day AM –visit St. Kizito-Kalungami Primary School To understand what enables a 1, 3 11: (UPE) and meet with headmaster. government-aided school, part of Wed. the UPE program, to operate in July the face of limited resources and 16 what contributes to the school's successes and challenges.

Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical 3 when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a publicly-funded school setting.

Use after-dinner time to discuss initial impressions To begin to identify patterns and 1, 3 of government-aided schools and parish-run differences that characterize schools. religious and public schools

Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

Day AM – Visit Swiddiq Islamic Primary School and To understand what enables the 1, 3 12: meet with headmaster. school to continue to operate in Thurs. the face of limited resources and July what contributes to the school's 17 successes.

Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical 3 when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a religious school setting.

PM – Conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 1, 3, 4 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals.

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 5 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class at LSSF. To learn useful phrases in a language spoken by most people in the area around Jinja.

Evening reflection on the day's activities. To process information 2, 4 presented and experiences of the day. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis.

Day AM--Tour Holy Cross Lakeview Senior Secondary To understand what enables the 1, 3 13: School; meet with headmaster, school counselor, school to continue to operate in Fri. dorm mother, and chaplain the face of limited resources and July what contributes to the school's 18 successes. 1, 3, 4 PM - Observe classes and keep journal notes for To observe pedagogical reference when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a religious school setting. 1, 3 After school, conduct interviews with teachers and To understand the challenges students. facing teachers and students in Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals. 2 Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class. Assess Basic To learn useful phrases in a Language Skills in Lusoga. language spoken by most people in the area around Jinja.

Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

Day AM--Visit Queen of Apostles Philosophical Center, To better understand the ethics 2, 3 14: Jinja. (PCJ) for lecture by faculty member on of resource allocation in terms of Sat. “Ethics, Education, and Environment in the East economic development, July African Context.” environmental resources, and 19 education in Uganda.

PM—Visit St. Francis HIV/AIDS Clinic, Jinja. To recognize the impact of 1, 2 Hear talk by Faustina Ngarambe, director and play HIV/AIDS on educational on HIV prevention by theatrical troupe of clinic institutions and on local patients. communities.

Evening reflection on the day's activities. To process the emotional impact Opportunities for blog posting. of the experiences and connections made this day. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. 1, 2

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 6 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

Day AM – Attend parish Mass 15: Sun. Visit the Source of the Nile To see first-hand the origin of July the longest river in the world. 1, 2 20 Lunch at Nile Guest House.

PM--Invite all teachers at visited schools to meet at To reinforce contacts made and Holy Cross Parish Center for final sharing of ideas create opportunities for ongoing and to thank them for their cooperation. dialogue, such as via Facebook. 2 Opportunities for blog posting. To share learning and experiences with non-travelers. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. 4 Day AM – Tour Jinja Senior Secondary School; meet To understand what enables a 1, 3 16: with headmaster and other administrators. public school to continue to Mon. operate in the face of limited July resources and what contributes 21 to the school's successes.

PM - Observe classes and keep journal notes for To observe pedagogical 3 reference when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a public school setting.

After school, conduct interviews with teachers and To understand the challenges 1, 3, 4 students. facing teachers and students in Uganda's secondary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals.

4 Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center.

Day AM – Depart Jinja 2 17: Tues. Visit Mabira Forest Reserve To have first-hand experience of July some of the natural resources 22 that bring tourists to Uganda. 1, 2

Meet with parents at Seeta High School, Mukono, in To identify the reasons parents a group setting and in individual interviews. make the school choices they do for their children. 1, 2

To understand the personal and community-wide dynamics that impact parents' aspirations for and expectations of their children's educations. 2

King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 7 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D.

PM--Visit Namugongo Shrine, site of Uganda To gain an appreciation for a Martyrs celebration. national celebration with deep religious connections.

To be better equipped to meet Hold 2 hour Swahili language class at CNLTC. with people in rural area.

Dinner in Kampala

Lodging at Cardinal Nsubuga Center.

Day AM – Travel to Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, 18: and tour the campus Wed. July PM - Meet with faculty at UMU to solicit input and To develop collaborative 1, 3, 4 23 feedback on group's curricular projects and rubrics. relationships with Ugandan teacher-educators & scholars.

Attend lecture by Gudula Naiga Basaza, Ph.D. on To recognize the expectations of 1, 3, 4 “Educational Challenges and Opportunities for Ugandan teacher-educators Tech-Savvy Ugandans.” about their students and their futures.

Use evening to modify and make progress on Opportunity for participants to 3 seminar curriculum projects. make progress on their curriculum projects. Lodging at Cardinal Nsubuga Center.

Day AM – 2 hour Swahili language instruction. Assess To ensure participants leave the 1 19: basic language skills in Swahili. program with some useful Thur. Swahili language skills that can July be incorporated into lessons and 24 area studies courses. 1

Travel to Masindi. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. To learn about the role of wildlife in Uganda’s economy and culture. 1

PM –Meet with Masindi District Education Director To assess the linkage between national educational policy and district-level implementation.

After dinner, reflect on consistency, cooperation, To clarify group's perceptions of and commitment to educational success by all the Ugandan educational sector. stakeholders.