The U.S. Department of State and IREX sponsor a program to build connections between teachers in the U.S. and other nations, especially countries with developing educational systems. Teachers from many different nations spend several weeks in the U.S. studying current teaching methodology in an American college. The application process is rigorous and the content of the course is quite comprehensive. As a follow-up to the international teachers' time in the states, an American teacher is matched with some of the international teachers. The American teacher does demonstration lessons, teacher workshops, and public relations for the U.S.
I was honored to be one of the American teachers matched to go abroad for the two-week followup visit. Originally, I was assigned to Ghana, but for reasons beyond my control I was reassigned to Poland at the last possible minute. While I was looking forward to seeing Africa and had made connections with two of the Ghanaian teachers, seeing Poland and teaching in Eastern Europe were equally thrilling. This blog is a diary of my adventures in Poland from March 27, 2011-April 9, 2011.
Feel free to post any comments or responses to my experience.
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