Establishing professional contacts is difficult in any given situation, but finding Russian early childhood professionals willing to share ideas, experiences, and methods is proving to be difficult. Beyond the language barrier, there are the issues of trust, US-Russian relations, and a simple matter of time differences and distance.
I have reached out in several ways:
*) Contacted TS, Americangirls. A teacher friend who lives and teaches in a Russian school was my first step. Reached out through Facebook.
*) I also reached out to the Facebook page of the Russian Embassy's Cultural Centre page for advice and direction. https://www.facebook.com/RussianCulturalCentre
*) Contacted the INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION DIPLOMACY with requests.
*) Contacted AK for an introduction to a couple of her friends who are involved in Russian children's charities. These folks are Russian born and familiar with the educational system.
*) Contacted through email Russian Education Development Fund "Soobchestvo" including several representatives in the organization. Received a reply with an additional name.
*) Contacted early childhood teachers at www.littleangels.ru
*) Contacted on YouTube; WELS Mission in Russia. (Missionaries working in Novosibirsk Siberia Russia).
Schools and educational practices are Very Different in Russia. This young lady explains the system well.
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Hi Julianne J. Gree this is Temika Mccann I have learned so much from your post. I have so much information that, I can use for more reference and I enjoyed the video I was shock with Russia education system I also have friends from this country was it difficult for you to get the information that you need.How long did it take you to gather all this information and how did you upload the videos that really set off your post keep up the good work look forward to reading your post next week very informative have a bless week.
ReplyDeleteHi Julianne -
ReplyDeleteWow! The video was very interesting. The fact that school doesn't start to the age of 6 and then in the 9th grade you have a choice to finish school or go to college is VERY different as you say. The fact that they go to school on Saturday and study law is also very different. I can't imagine what our children would say to having to attend school on Saturday.
I am very interested in seeing what all the unique information you will learn about Russian schools and early childhood professions.
What made you decide on Russia?
Best wishes-
Gena
Wow , thanks for sharing I am encouraged to continue to try to make contacts out of the country.
ReplyDeleteJulianne,
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your efforts that you have taken in order to create strong relationships with professionals in Russia. I am curious to know why you chose to make contact with early childhood professionals in Russia. What is your personal connection? What has driven your interest in building your connections in that specific region?