Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October.
The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic seminars with a specialized focus on media literacy. While in Madison and as part of the program, the Fulbright TEA participants developed skills in media literacy and how to critically think about a range of issues in a global context. They also spent time in local school districts and got a taste of living in Madison with a range of fun, cultural activities like touring the Wisconsin State Capitol, visiting the Dane County Farmers’ Market, and celebrating with the School of Education at its annual Homecoming Tailgate event.
The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by IREX, and hosted by the School of Education’s Global Engagement Office.
Before departing, some of the visiting teachers shared their thoughts with the School of Education about their time via a Q&A. Following is what Dan Chita, who is from Romania, shared about his experience.