NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
ALL DAY
Arrival, pick up and transfer to NYU - Accra residence, Church Crescent
Monday, June 30, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for Academic Center
9:00 – 10:30
Akwaaba! Welcome ! - Orientation
Location: Academic Center
- Meet the NYU - Accra staff: student/staff introductions and review of
orientation materials.
- Overview of Ghana (Akosua Anyidoho, Director, NYU - Accra)
- Cultural dos and don’ts, safety/security, health tips, etc.
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:15
12:15
Classroom Discussion 1: Teaching and Learning: International Perspectives
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
Bus depart Academic Center for Headlines Hospitality
12:30 – 14:00
Welcome Lunch at Headlines Hospitality
14:30 – 17:00
Tour of the city (drive through principal streets of Accra)
- Kwame Nkruman Mausoleum with NYU - Accra CRA
17:30
18:45
Return to student residence
- Rest
- Prepare for dinner
Bus departs for dinner
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 2: “Practical” Education? Vocationalism, Class and School
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time to explore Accra
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
7:00
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Bus departs student residence for Labone SDA Primary School
9:00 – 12:00
Visit Labone SDA Primary School
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch on your own in Osu/Labone
14:00
Depart Academic Center to visit University of Ghana campus
14:30 – 16:00
Tour of the University of Ghana campus
Tour by NYU-Accra CRA
16:00
Return to student residence
18:45
Depart Residence for dinner
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Thursday, July 3, 2014
7:00
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 3: Questions of Inclusion, Race, Gender, and more
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
11:00 – 19:00
Free time to explore Accra
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
15:30
Depart New Horizon for Student Residence
15:30 – 19:00
Free Time
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
Friday, July 4, 2014
7:00
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Bus departs student residence fro NVTI Training Center
9:00 – 12:00
Visit the National Vocational and Technical Training Institute, Pilot Training
Center
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch (on your own)
14:00 – 15:30
Depart New Horizon for Student Residence
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
15:30 – 19:00
Free Time
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Saturday, July 5, 2014
6:30 a.m.
Bus depart Residence for Cape Coast Elmina
9:00
10:00 – 12:00
Arrive at Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Elmina
Tel: 042 33646/8
Fax: 042 33647
Website:www.
Breakfast at Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Elmina Castle
12:30 – 14:00
Packed Lunch en route
14:30 – 16:30
Visit Kakum National Park
- Cross renowned canopy walkway
17:00
Depart Kakum National Park for Coconut Grove Beach Resort
17:45
Hotel Check – In
- Prepare for dinner
- Enjoy the poolside
19:00
Dinner at the hotel
9:00
Sunday, July 6, 2014
7:00 – 9:30
Breakfast at hotel
9:00 – 11:30
Optional exploring of Cape Coast and Elmina township
12:00
Check – out
Lunch on your own at the hotel
14:00
Depart Cape Coast for Accra
17:30
Arrive in Accra
Dinner on your own
Monday, July 7, 2014
7:00
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 4: Teachers and Teacher Professionalism
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
7:00
Breakfast on your own
9:00 a.m.
Bus departs student residence for Autism Center
9:00 – 11:00
Visit the Autism Center, NYU - Accra Community Service site
- Interact with students and dedicate school supplies
Bus departs residence for Office of GNAT (Ghana National Association for
Teachers)
12:30 – 13:00
13:00 – 15:00
15:00 –
Visit Office of GNAT
Depart GNAT office to the National Museum
15:15 – 16:15
Visit the National Museum
16:30 -
Depart National Museum for the Student Residence
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
9:00 – 11:00
Students leave residence halls for lecture at Academic Center
Classroom Discussion 5: History Wars
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Thursday, July 10, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
9:30 a.m.
Bus departs student residence for Labone Senior High School
10:00 – 12:00
Visit Labone Senior High School, History Class
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch on your own
13:30 –
Meet and depart from Academic Center to W.E.B. Du Bois Center
14:00 – 15:00
Visit the Du Bois Center
15:00 – 19:00
Free afternoon on your own
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
Friday, July 11, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 6: Language Wars
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Saturday, July 12, 2014
5:30 a.m.
Depart Residence Halls for Milkin Hotel, Kumasi
Tel.: 0322 39122
Fax: 0322 39120
Breakfast en route (Bring snacks and drinks for the trip)
10:30
Arrive at Milkin Hotel
Check-in
11:00 – 1:00
Visit the Center for National Culture
Explore workshops: Kente, weaving, batik, pottery, etc
1:30 – 2:30
Group Lunch Kentish Restaurant
2:30 -4:30
Afternoon visit to Manhyia Palace
Visit Ahwiaa stool village (If time permits)
View local crafts: Stools, wood carvings, bead work, etc.
7:00
Dinner on your own
Rest for “Kumasi by Night!”
Sunday, July 13, 2014
7:00 – 9:00
Breakfast at hotel
9:00 – 13:00
Free Time
- Explore Kumasi Market
- Bonwire Kente Village
- Kumasi University of Science and Technology
- Local worship services
13:30
Check – out of hotel
14:00
Depart Milkin Hotel, Kumasi to Accra
19:00
Arrive in Accra
Dinner on your own
Monday, July 14, 2014
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 7: Religion in the Schools
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
8:30 a.m.
Bus departs student residence halls for LA Enobal Junior High School
9:00 – 11:00
Visit LA Enobal Junior High School, Religious and Moral Education Class
11:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 8: Speaking of Sex
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Tante Marie in Labone
Thursday, July 17, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for Institutional visit to BASICS International
9:00 – 12:00
Visit BASICS International
13:00 – 19:00
Free time for personal studies
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner at Sunshine in Osu
Friday, July 18, 2014
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m.
Students leave residence for lecture at Academic Center
9:00 – 11:00
Classroom Discussion 9: Doing Good? International Aid Organizations and
NYU – Accra
Education and Diversity: Comparative Perspectives Summer 2014
June 16-July 6, 2014
Education
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman
12:00 – 18:00
Free time for personal studies
18:30 – 21:00
Farewell Dinner at Headlines Hospitality
Saturday, July 19, 2014
ALL DAY
Airport transfers throughout the day to Kotoka International Airport*
** Please Note: Students must check out of NYU Accra housing by 12 midnight