Getting to Know Your International Contacts—Part 3

 I finally receive a response from a Early Childhood professional named Renee Braithwaite who live in Dubai. Renee answered all the questions with no problem. Here is the conversation Renee and I was able to have about the excellence and quality within the early childhood professional.

Hey Renee can I ask u questions about the education there in Dubai

sure.

What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work. What opportunities or requirements for professional development exist? What are some of your professional goals? What are some of your professional hopes, dreams and challenges?

Wow

It is about 4 questions I hope it is not a lot for you thanks a million

OK. Let me begin with the first. It is a developing country. U can get most of the information on the United Arab Emirates Embassy Washington dc site. That will tell you the relationship of commerce for business in the country with us

In regards to professional development, we have to cover hours. not sure or remember how many, but mostly we meet for professional development after work from 1pm -2pm. three days a week, we discuss classroom management, working in bilingual class, team work, lessons, portfolios, etc.team building.

Regarding early childhood for the past 8 years they are creating a school reform where there students are learning English at an early age Kindergarten. We are there to model how to the local teachers there.

For the past four years I have seen much progress. The country is certainly building and growing. So I am hoping this is my last year. For me I am hoping to continue in leadership within the field. I am open to opportunities abroad, as well as in the states.