Ghana Education Project

Be sure to check out the blogs of students on the trip. So far, Christina Ferber has started her journal of experiences in Ghana. Read it at: http://myghanatrip.umwblogs.org/ (also linked at right).

Greetings from Winneba, Ghana.  We are here during the winter rainy season and it is HOT!

The students from UMW are doing a fantastic job.  These 9 ladies have paid to come here and work – and they have worked hard.  They have provided teacher and student training in the format of workshops and whole group activities.  They have taught reading strategies, games, and songs.
Yesterday we traveled to Cape Coast and visited the slave trading fort of Elmina.  It was a very powerful and moving experience.

Next week they will go into individual classrooms and work with a teacher and his or her students.

Thse students are fine examples of what a quality teacher education program the University of Mary Washington has.

Received this message from Dr. Houff today:

Greetings from Winneba, Ghana.  We are so proud of our students!  Not only have they taken 2 weeks to spend their summer in Winneba but they have paid to come over here and work.  They are demonstrating what a successful teacher education program UMW has.  They have definitely made the transition from students to teachers.

It is hot and we are having the winter rainy season right now.  Everybody is taking their malaria pills and watching the goats.

Hello, Ghana gang! I am wishing you a great trip filled with wonder and rich educational experiences. I will be happy to support your chronicling of the trip here at UMWBlogs. Feel free to call on me via comment here or email. Happy trails to you!

Please feel free to post any comments, feelings, or observations as we get ready for our trip.