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Curry In Cambridge: The First Year, Eleanor Vernon Wilson
Curry In Cambridge: The First Year, Eleanor Vernon Wilson
NERA Conference Proceedings 2009
Exposing future teachers to challenges associated with global diversity (cultural, ethnic, religious and economic) is of major importance in the 21st century. This is a study of the first year of an international student teaching placement for American students. The paper presents the reflections and learnings of the program director of this first year program and highlights some of the challenges of such a program. The paper emphasizes the need to reflect on desired outcomes and carefully study the benefits for all involved, the English schools and teachers and faculty, along with the American students. The director reflects that she …