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MISTIGlobal Teaching Labs
Global Teaching Labs
Learn through teaching. GTL challenges MIT students to synthesize and present what they know, work in a team, and communicate with peers of a different cultural background, all while sharing MIT's unique approach to science and engineering education with high school students around the world.
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Teaching
GTL students are matched with foreign high school hosts for three weeks in January. At each location, students prepare tailored courses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects that complement the school's curriculum and highlight MIT's hands-on approach to education. Subjects taught, style of teaching and type of accommodation vary by country.
Program timeline
Oct: Pre-selected students are invited to interview shortly after application deadline.
Nov - Dec: Students selected to participate will attend pre-departure trainings.
Jan: Most GTL programs take place during the last three weeks.
Feb: Students attend a mandatory re-entry session upon return.
Program locations
MISTI GTL has been offered in: Armenia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia*, France, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Jordan*, Kazakhstan, MEET, Mexico, Morocco*, Korea, Peru, Russia*, Scotland*, Spain/Andorra, Uruguay*, South Africa, Uganda, Wales
Please note programs denoted with an asterisk (*) have limited spots (less than 10 placements).
Requirements
Program requirements and selection process
To be eligible to participate, students must have a minimum 4.0 GPA, submit a MISTI application and complete an interview.
Students will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Adaptability
- Leadership ability
- Communication skills
- Interest in/experience with teaching
- Interest in the host country
- Fit with team/program
Required training sessions
Participating students will be required to attend 5-6 training sessions in the fall.
Program-wide sessions will cover teaching and communications strategies. Country-specific sessions will include health and safety, logistics and the culture of the host country.
