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 Next stop in the adventuresoflynne is Ghana!


I am on"Project Overseas," an initiative of the Canadian Teacher's Federation. I applied to ETFO (Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario) who interviewed me and selected some of us to participate this year. Project Overseas sends Canadian Teachers from across the provinces and territories to 15 countries (in 2024). There were 5 Carribean countries that were on hold, waiting to see if the program would continue after Hurricane Beryl. In the end three of the five went. There are a number of teachers in African countries. 

https://www.ctf-fce.ca/what-we-do/international-development-cooperation/project-overseas/


We arrived in Ghana, a bit weary and excited. This shows all 8 of us--Ghana Team 1 and Ghana Team 2. 

Team 1: Gwenan from Yellowknife, Clarerose from  Ontario and our leader Lana from PEI. Team 2 has Rachel from Manitoba (leader), Octavia from Nunavut, Meagan from Ontario and Tara from Alberta. We were welcomed by Moses and Ernest (local bigwigs and our hosts) and had a lovely meal with them here in the Coconut Grove Hotel. Moses and Ernest visited Canada (Ottawa with the Canadian Teacher's Federation) and watched the solar eclipse in April. They are warm-hearted and committed to making our stay as successful and pleasant as possible.



I am sharing a laugh with the "Inclusivity" group. On my right (your left) is Lord, my co-facilitator. Meagan is with hers (Team 2) and we will be conducting the workshops simultaneously. The other members of our teams are co-facilitating workshops in Gender and Culture, Class Management and Technology.

We had a presentation by teacher's college professors on the creation of their Education Institute--this is very exciting! They are conducting research into education in order to inform policy and teacher training. So awesome. 

I feel honoured and proud to be representing Canada. Canadian teachers, through our Federation, have been working with Ghanian teachers since 1962 and the relationship between the federations is very special. A book was written about this relationship, celebrating 60 years, and we will each get a copy!

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  1. Anonymous5 July 2024 at 21:12

    I have been checking daily for an update and I’m excited to see one! How wonderful that you’re there, Lynne, and offering your considerable expertise. I’m sure you’ll learn lots as well. What a wonderful history Canada shares with Ghana. (It seems 1962 was a pretty auspicious year!) Looking forward to hearing more. DK

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  2. Steph11 July 2024 at 16:53

    What an amazing initiative! 👏 Well done Ltnne and your teacher colleagues. Keep those posts and photos coming!

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