For those of you who don’t know, my name is Kelly Brooks, and I am the Coordinator of Global Classroom.
Global Classroom is a program of Metro International, a New York City-based non-profit.
We train international college and graduate students to teach fun, interactive workshops with K-12 students in NYC public schools.
Our program began in 1985 and since then we have grown to a mighty and determined size!
Last year we worked with over 5,000 students in over 40 schools and after-school programs.
From re-enacting Irish folklore to decorating sugar skulls to debating the merits of U.S. policy in the Middle East, we build international awareness and cross-cultural skills among the children and young adults of New York City. At the same time, we help visiting international students learn about education in the United States and experience U.S. American life from another perspective.
We have created this blog to keep everyone more connected to what Global Classroom is up to and to help build a community of people interested in international education and cross-cultural exchange. We'll have guest posts from our global guides and other people involved in Global Classroom. If you’d like even more information about Global Classroom, you can check out the Metro International website at www.metrointl.org or e-mail me at kelly@metrointl.org.
Enjoy!
Kelly Brooks
Global Classroom Coordinator
1 comment:
Hello,
My name is Viktoriya. I'm from Russia and I'm in New York due to Fulbright RIEA program.
I would like to say that participation in Global Classroom gave me unforgettable impressions and experience of communication with schoolchildren. I reviewed my conception of presentation of my university and add more knowledge about Russia to it. It was surprise for me which unexpected knowledge and opinions children stated about Russia sometimes .
And it was not only fruitful, but also cheerful time.
Viktoriya
Astrakhan state university (Russia)
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