This site has been developed to share my experiences as a Distinguished Fulbright Teacher in Argentina. The views shared here do not represent those of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Fulbright Commission, the Academy for Educational Development (A.E.D.), nor those of la Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina.

domingo, 22 de mayo de 2011

ORIENTATION IN WASHINGTON, DC

In August 2010, all of the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching (DAT) fellows from the United States, Argentina, India, Finland, Mexico, Singapore, and South Africa convened in Washington, D.C. We explored the nation’s capital, exchanged information on our respective educational systems, and shared key understandings in seminars on cultural difference and adaptation. We helped each other refine the Capstone project proposals that we were eager to implement in the various countries where we would also study at universities and observe in local primary and secondary schools. I realized my time in Argentina would likely be the most intensive professional development experience I’ve had since graduate school.

After our motivational days together, the international teachers stayed in the D.C. area and studied at the University of Maryland for the semester. We U.S. teachers had staggered departures to all over the world throughout the months to come. Much as I am continually inspired by my colleagues at Paul Cuffee School, I am also inspired by this new network of fun, grounded educators committed to best practices in schools and social justice across the globe. I’ll try to post links to some of my colleagues’ Fulbright blogs. 

All DAT 2010-2011 teachers outside the Capitol Building

Team India in regional saris

(Most of) US-Argentina Exchange Team

The US-Argentina Exchange Team (minus Lili) 

Bon voyage! From the top of the Kennedy Center

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