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The Teacher Leader Fellowship Abroad In Denmark
(The Danish Educational System Experience)
May 31 to June 8, 2025

9 Days

Duration

Denmark

Location

Educational Program

Trip Type

Round Trip

Airfare

$4,700

Cost

Robin McWilliam, Ph.D.

Director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
The University of Alabama
ramcwilliam@ua.edu           

Contemporary Challenges and Innovations in the Danish Educational System

Join us for an insightful exploration of Denmark's educational system - a journey that goes beyond surface-level observations to examine both innovations and challenges in modern Danish education. While Denmark is often celebrated for its educational approach, it faces many of the same challenges as other developed nations, including the United States. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore how Danish educators and policymakers are working to address these contemporary challenges.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Integration and inclusion of immigrant students in the Danish education system

  • Addressing achievement gaps between socioeconomic groups

  • Balancing traditional Danish educational values with modern educational demands

  • Supporting students' mental health and well-being in an increasingly competitive environment

  • Teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development challenges

  • The transformation of vocational education to meet changing workforce needs

Through school visits, discussions with educators, and interactive sessions with policymakers, participants will gain authentic insights into both the strengths and challenges of the Danish system, fostering meaningful dialogue about shared educational challenges and potential solutions.

Benefits for Your University

  • Educational Innovation & Inclusion: Learn from Denmark's approach to inclusive education and their strategies for supporting diverse learner populations while maintaining educational excellence

  • Professional Development: Gain insights into Denmark's teacher preparation systems, including their unique approaches to continuous professional development and work-life balance

  • International Collaboration: Build connections with Danish educational institutions, including opportunities for partnerships with teacher training colleges and public schools

  • Student Well-being Focus: Understand Denmark's successful approaches to balancing academic achievement with student mental health and social-emotional development

Join us in Denmark and transform your perspective on education in an unforgettable setting.

We look forward to your participation.

Initial Itinerary, subject to change

Day 1, Saturday May 31

  • Depart JFK to Copenhagen

Day 2, Sunday June 1

  • Meet your tour conductor in Copenhagen Airport arrival hall
  • Private transport to the hotel
  • 6:00 pm: Welcome Dinner and brief introduction to Denmark and Copenhagen

Day 3, Monday June 2

Characteristic Features of the Danish Education System
  • 7:00 am: Breakfast at the Hotel
  •  8:00 am Departure to a public primary school
  • 12:00 pm Lunch
  • 1:00 pm Meeting with a policy maker for children and youth education
  •  3:00 pm: An educational lecture by a schoolteacher
  • 4:00 pm Back to the hotel

    Day 4, Tuesday June 3

    Primary and Lower Secondary Education

    • 7:00 am: Breakfast at the Hotel
    • 8:00 am Departure to an Efterskole
    • 12:00 pm School-provided lunch with students
    • 1:00 pm Departure to a High school (Gymnasium)
    • 5:00 pm Back to the hotel

    Day 5: Wednesday, June 4

     Introduction of the Danish Educational System (Educational lectures by a Danish teacher
     ※National Holiday in Denmark

    • 7:00 am Breakfast at the Hotel
    •  9:00 am Educational lectures by a Danish teacher & a Social educator (pædagog)
    • 1:00 pm Lunch
    • 2:00 pm Nyhavn boat tour and Magazine department store
    • 5:00 pm Back to the hotel

    Day 6, Thursday June 5

    Experience Danish folke high school tradition and Grundtvig’s ideas

    • 7:00 am: Breakfast at the Hotel
    •  7:30 am Departure to a Folkehøjskole
    • 1:00 pm Lunch meeting with teachers and students
    • 1:30 pm Work together with students and teachers
    • 4:30 pm Back to the hotel

    Day 7, Friday, June 6

    Teachers and Social Educators Training Schools

    • 7:00 am: Breakfast at the Hotel
    • 9:00 am Departure to a University College (teacher training course)
    • 12:00 pm Lunch meeting with students and teachers
    • 3:00 pm Christiansborg Palace and the tower
    • 5:00 pm Reflective chats
    • 8:00 pm Back to the hotel

    Day 8: Saturday, June 7

    Copenhagen Sightseeing

    • 7:00 am: Breakfast at the Hotel
    • 10:00 am: Nyhavn boat tour

    • 12:00 pm: Lunch

    • 1:30 pm: Shopping at Christiansborg Palace and the tower

      • 6:00 pm: Farewell dinner

      • 8:00 pm: Back to the hotel

      Day 9 Sunday June 8

      • Private transport to the airport

      Cost of the trip Includes:

      The conference cost at the university

      Breakfast every day at the hotel

      Educational Tours

      Flight from JFK to Copenhagen. Flights can be arranged from other states for additional fees.

      3 start Hotel in twin-shared room

      Welcome dinner and farewell dinner

      Organizational Visits

      Seminars & Venue Rental

      Coach Bus for Airport Pick-up, Send-off & travelling between destinations.

      The cost of the trip is $4,700 (double-occupancy) per person

      * ​Single Room Upgrade: ​$500 for single occupancy 

      This educational trip can be funded out of pocket or through institutional support. Schools and universities can cover the full cost or offer partial sponsorship for their faculty's participation.

      • ARAMFO Payment Plan Options
        We believe that every participant should have the opportunity to travel without financial stress. That’s why we provide flexible payment options designed to accommodate different financial needs.
        Payment Plan Options
        🔹Option 1: Pay in Full at Enrollment (No Fee)
        ✅ Pay the entire balance upfront at the time of enrollment.
           ✔ Accepted Payment Methods:  Credit Card, Debit Card, ACH, Personal Checks, and Bank Transfers.

        🔹 Option 2: Automatic Payment Plan (No Fee)
        Set up automatic payments with no additional fees and spread out your balance for easy budgeting. Your full balance is scheduled until 30 days before departure.
        How It Works:
        • No registration or plan fee – completely free to join!
        • $300 first payment due within 30 days of registration to confirm your spot.
        • Flexible payment schedule: Choose monthly or bi-weekly automatic payments based on your preference.
        • $1,500 payment must be completed no later than 60 days before departure.
        • Final balance must be completed no later than 30 days before departure.
        • No penalties for early payments – pay off your balance anytime!
          ✔ Accepted Payment Methods: Credit Card, Debit Card, ACH, Personal Checks, and Bank Transfers. (offering more flexibility)


      The cost doesn’t cover

      Travel and health insurance

      Tips

      Any activities or meals not mentioned in the program

      Cancellation Policy:

      All cancellations must be received in writing.  The following cancellation schedule applies:

      • 70% of the paid amount refunded between 100 and 91 days prior to departure.
      • 60% of the paid amount refunded between 90 and 61 days prior to departure.
      • 50% of the paid amount refunded between 60 and 51 days prior to departure.
      • No refund within 50 days of the departure date.
      Robin McWilliam, Ph.D.
      Director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
      The University of Alabama
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-mcwilliam-a841bab/
      ramcwilliam@ua.edu                                                                                                                    


      *There may exist minor changes in the program timetables and venues due the possible restrictions.