The visit of the first cohort of the Visiting International Educators (VIE) programme for the 2024-25 academic year ended at the end of October 2024. Three seasoned educators from Kenya and the United Kingdom joined us. They were: Mrs. Millicent Masira from Kenya, and Dr. Sophia Akibo-Betts and Mr. Glen Akibo-Betts from the United Kingdom. They brought diverse expertise and perspectives to enrich the educational experience at GIS.
The VIE team worked in the Secondary School and participated in activities such as co-teaching with GIS teachers and conducting workshops. One of the VIE, Mrs. Masira presented at the GIS 8th TIME Educators Conference on the topic, ‘Building Resilience: Empowering Teachers and Students’, while Mr. and Dr. Akibo-Betts presented a bespoke workshop for GIS Secondary School teachers on ‘Data Analysis and Action Planning – An Academic Cycle’ as part of our professional development programme.
During their visit, they had the opportunity to observe and enjoy landmark GIS events like the United Nations and National Costume Day, take a trip to the Central Region, and explore the vibrant city of Accra. It was a truly immersive and culturally enriching experience that showcased camaraderie, community involvement, and international partnerships.
For all of the VIE, this visit marked their first time in Ghana and GIS is proud to have been a part of such memorable experiences. A feedback session allowed them to share valuable insights and perspectives on the school. They were thoroughly impressed and expressed interest in maintaining and leveraging this wonderful experience.
Hosting the Visiting International Educators (VIE) at GIS exemplifies the school’s dedication to global education and cross-cultural understanding, as reflected in our motto: “Understanding of Each Other”. By welcoming educators from diverse backgrounds and countries, GIS creates an environment where students, teachers, and staff can engage in meaningful exchanges, learn from different perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
As we look forward to welcoming the next cohort of international educators in March 2025, we would like to extend our gratitude to the staff, students, and parents who helped to make this possible and such a success!
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