Course #5356
International Perspectives from Humphrey Scholars
Thursdays 10:30 AM - Noon Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21,
28, May 5
Note: this course begins early Hubert H. Humphrey
fellows are workforce professionals who live in the U.S. for one
year for the purpose of gaining educational experience. They also
contribute to the communities in which they are located by sharing
their professional perspectives from their own cultures.
Egypt, The Land of Mystery: An overview of Egypt’s
location, population, religion, society and history. Scholar: Maged
Fikry Amen Khalil has a B.A. in Literature and Linguistics from
Tanta University. He is currently a Teacher of English in the Ministry
of Education and Centre for Adult and Continuing Education and is
interested in the theoretical and applied aspects of teaching English
as a Foreign Language.
The Kingdom of Swaziland: An overview of life in
Swaziland: its culture and tradition, HIV/Aids issues, the education
system and other general problems in the kingdom. Scholar: Sibili
Nsibande has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and a Post Graduate
Certificate In Education. She is Head of the Arts Department at
St. Anne’s High School. Ms. Sibili Nsibande intends to explore ways
in which organizations in the U.S inspire girls to complete their
education and encourage them to take subjects that society has labeled
as male oriented.
Mauritius - A Melting Pot of Cultures: Mauritius,
a multi-racial nation with aspects of cultures from Europe, Africa,
India and China, is a melting pot of religions, cultures and languages.
Scholar: Kovilah Veeraragoo has a B.A. from University of Madras
and PGCE, Mauritius Institute of Education. Mrs. Kovilah Veeraragoo
is particularly interested in strategies used in the U.S. to reduce
drop-out rates and failures in the implementation of the “No Child
Left Behind” legislation.
Angola After the War: The scholar will discuss
post-war Angola. Scholar: Tiago Carlos Cubenda Yequenha’s education
includes Tecnico Medio IMIP Industrial Institute and a Bachelor’s
degree from Agostino Neto University. He is Assistant Headmaster
at Externato Adventista de Luanda and is interested in planning,
curriculum, data base operations, human resource management, integration
of technology in the classroom, extra-curricular activities and
staff development.
Marriage Ceremony in Pakistan: The scholar will
explain the Pakistani marriage ceremony and show a video. Scholar:
Dr. Sabiha Khuram has a B.A. in Sociology, University of the Punjab,
Masters in ESL, Kinnaird College, and a Masters in Educational Management,
University of Nottingham. She is interested in the inclusion of
women in the educational process and hopes to develop links between
the United States and Pakistan in education.
This session is tentative - South America: The
Challenges of Democracy: An overview of the principal issues that
governments have to face in South America to strengthen the democratic
system. Scholar: Rodrigo Agrelo is interested in educational innovations
adopted in the US, especially in Youth Civic Engagement curricula,
Distance Education Learning, charter and special schools, and home
schooling. Location: Centre Region Senior Center, 131 South Fraser
Street, State College
