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ARGENTINA2009-2012

Presented by: Daniel Gilden, Gordon Jack, Kevin Kuschel, Lori Larson, Chris Gosnell, Michelle

Campiglia, Lili Monk & Marisol Ponte-Greenberg. Ioanna Angelopoulos & Jessica Ogulnik

On behalf of the Fulbright Distingished Awards in Teaching Program

Problems and Achievements with Argentina’s Education

• Public vs. Private• Split Assignments- One teacher many

schools• Banking Education – Fill the empty vessel

Problems and Achievements with Argentina’s Education

• Facts over concepts• Dedicated teachers• Rapport with students

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Teachers in Argentina

• Committed to social change • Not afraid to address politically delicate

subjects Dictatorship (1976-1983) Privatizations Mining Feedlots Monoculture

• Involved with the community, NGOs, politicians• Express their personal opinions

See themselves as role models for students• Position themselves as a progressive force in

society (vs. materialism and consumerism)

I N T R O DU C T I O N

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The “Dirty War” (1976-1983)

Jorge Videla (De facto president)

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(Gold) Mining in Argentina

I N T R O DU C T I O N

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La en Argentina

I N T R O DU C T I O N

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Dr. Raul Lucero

• Professor

• Researcher

• Activist

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Dr. Lino Castillo

• Teacher• Veterinarian• Community leader• Activist

Active Learning

In San Luis, a shift away from lecture style learning.

Continuance

Forcing change through personal investment, example and education.