Igniting Images for International Innovation and Integration

Belizean Principals Meet U.S. Teacher Candidates

Abstract

This qualitative research explores the experience of Belizean principals on an American university campus engaged in Freirean-Like dialogue with pre-service students. Leveraging two focus groups: Belizean principals and U.S. pre-service teachers, this study is aimed to capture the thinking that this experience sparked within the two groups. Through thematic analysis, the research reveals the development of deeper connections between the participants and the desire to create communities of practice. The findings index the possibilities found from global interactions to create more complex connections and communities of practice. The study contributes to the understanding of how international experiences can enhance global citizenship in both educators and our youngest citizens.