Mission Statement

The Turkish Student Teacher Internship Project (TSTIP) was established to help foster mutual understanding, respect and appreciation for the contributions, values and perspectives of cultures worldwide. Iowa State University's teacher preparation program reflects a strong commitment to student-centered learning and the use of technology in the classroom. Centered in the American heartland, the experience at Iowa State University provides Turkish interns with distinctive insights into American culture. Visiting students experience technology-rich educational programs and daily life in rural farming communities as well as in metropolitan cities like Chicago and Washington DC. Also, this project provides opportunities for Turkish interns to show American teachers and students international perspectives on teaching and learning.

Exploring Culture and Technology in Student-centered Education