New Experience For Some San Diego Schools Students And Their Teachers
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New Cultural Experience for San Diego Students and Teachers
Introduction:
This July, Annie Santana, a Spanish teacher at Mission Bay High School in San Diego, embarked on an exciting journey to Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile, as part of the Fulbright teacher exchange program. In her seventh year of teaching, Santana will spend a year teaching English as a second language at a Chilean school, while a Chilean teacher will temporarily take her place in San Diego.
Cultural Exchange:
Both teachers will bring unique cultural experiences to their students. Although Santana will be abroad, her students at Mission Bay will benefit from the insights of the Chilean teacher. The exchange promises a rich blend of cultural immersion for students in both countries.
Classroom and cultural differences present challenges and opportunities. Chilean classrooms tend to be smaller, and the teacher-student relationship is typically more personal. These differences will give Santana and her students a fresh perspective on education and cultural interaction.
Motivations and Preparation:
Santana proactively sought this opportunity with the Fulbright program, wanting to deepen her cross-cultural understanding without permanently leaving her position. She chose Chile for its economic stability and prepared by reading "The House of Spirits" by Chilean author Isabel Allende, gaining insight into Chile's culturally diverse history shaped by German immigrants.
Anticipating her departure, Santana expressed eagerness to explore cultural contrasts between the U.S. and Chile, and compare Chilean norms to those from her Mexican heritage. She looked forward to experiencing different school operations and societal routines.
Language and Communication:
The experience will also involve encountering Chilean customs and adapting to the variations in Spanish, which includes different accents and slang. Santana plans to stay connected with her family, friends, and students in San Diego through the Internet. She hopes her students can share in her journey and gain a broader perspective on life beyond San Diego.
Santana is expected to return to her role at the San Diego schools in July 2007, bringing back invaluable experiences to enrich her teaching and broaden her students' horizons.
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