Abstract
As part of the University of Rhode Island’s mission to be an effective global citizen, several faculty in the School of Education have become actively engaged in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of teacher professional development programs with our international partners. Three examples of this work will be shared with participants. The first is a teacher-training program in Nairobi, Kenya, that has evolved into a sustainable approach to providing training to teachers throughout the country. The second is a partnership with vocational schools in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, still rebuilding after the devastating effects of a Tsunami in 2004. Finally, a partnership with schools in Southampton, England, who share similar methods of teacher professional development in standards-based science pedagogy, will be discussed. During this session, faculty will share the challenges involved with collaborating with international partners, including issues of language difference, funding, monitoring progress, technology, time zones, cultural differences, and teaching and learning expectations. Participants will be asked to share their experiences with teacher professional development in international collaborations and to provide input into our processes and practices.
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Presentation Type
Theme
Adult, Community, and Professional Learning
KEYWORDS
"Professional Development", " Adult Education", " Vocational Education"
