EDU – Central Asia (Summer 2024)

TRIP DESCRIPTION //

This large city sits at the base of a beautiful mountain range in this former Soviet country. As you take in the scenery, you can enjoy one of the many cafés surrounded by lush greenery each summer or take in the modern theater scene which is a hidden treasure for anyone who visits. 

Teachers on this trip will help local kids, 6-18 years old, learn English through content and enrichment classes. As you teach, you will help local disciple-makers build relationships with teachers and support a Uighur-run business. Each relationship built will slowly develop a network of believers who will disciple and live among the lost. 

As part of  The Navigators EDU overseas initiative, teachers will grow professionally through coached lesson planning and weekly observations.  Pre-service teachers will work alongside experienced teachers as the team serves together to bring academic enrichment to the students and as an added treat, they will receive professional development that will also include sessions on aspects of teaching in a cross-cultural environment.

EDU PARTNER TEAMS

These professional opportunities are only available for in-service, pre-service, and former educators (K-12, early childhood, higher ed, school counselors).  Teachers will serve full-time in language schools, K-12 schools, and informal education opportunities.  Each teacher will work at an appropriate level and in a content that matches their professional preparation.

Team size for EDU Partner Teams is 2-5.  All dates are subject to shift based on the needs of the teachers on the team. (For example, when they are finished with their regular teaching schedule, when they must return to university, etc).

All Partner Teams include 

• Pre-field training in cross-cultural living, fundraising, and cross-cultural teaching
• Language study
• Cultural exploration through preparatory readings & excursions
• Bible study on the gospel across cultures
• Observations and feedback on teaching
• Individual mentoring
• Ongoing engagement beyond trip