britsh council international education expo taiwan
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Connecting Classrooms East Asia Education Expo' 2009, Taiwan, November 25-30, 2009.TRANSCRIPT
2009 Connecting Classrooms International Education Expo
Agenda
1 Connecting Classrooms OverviewProgramme Outline Days Plan Marketing CommunicationsExpo Booths Logistics Arrangement
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Participating Countries in East AsiaOverview
What is Connecting Classrooms?
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IDEA
British Council Connecting Classrooms builds lasting partnerships between groups of schools in the UK and around the world.
IDEA
Through these partnerships, the programme develops trust and understanding between different communities, and gives young people the skills and cultural awareness they need to live and work in a global society.
What is Connecting Classrooms?
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Collaborative curriculum projects
Enable learners to interact across Geographical boundaries to enhance their understanding of each others societies, languages and cultures.
Participating Countries in East Asia Region
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4Great Britain Taiwan Japan Korea
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam
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Objectives Organisers and Sponsors Date and Venue Programme Outline Participant numbers Themes
Programme
Objectives
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Develop & Build lasting relationships with UK & EA education & curriculum experts
Embed the International Dimension as a Whole School Policy in Schools in the UK & EA
Improve the opportunities for Young British and East Asian people through greater awareness of Cultures & Global Issues
Build a network of experienced & skilled educators to support and develop our education programmes
Organisers and Sponsors
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Key Organisers: - British Council - Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Co-organisers: - Department of Education, Taipei City Government - Education Bureau, Taipei County Government - Department of Education, Changhua County Government - Bureau of Education, Tainan City Government - Education Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government - Department of Education, Hualien County Government - Taipei Municipal San-Min Junior High School - Taipei County San-Chong High School - Changhua Arts Senior High School - Tainan Municipal Ho-Shun Junior High School - Kaohsiung Municipal Dai-Yi Junior High School - Hualien County Chi-An Junior High School
Contributor: - National Chi Nan University
Date & Venue
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Date: 25 ~ 30 Nov. 2009
Venue:
25- 27 Nov: Taipei City, Taipei County, Changhua County, Tainan City,
Kaohsiung City, or Hualien County, depending on the themes students and
teachers are assigned to.
28- 30 Nov: Chientan Youth Activity Centre, Taipei City
Programme outline
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Date Area Theme Activity
25 Nov. 6 regions Arrival Students and teachers arrive at the assigned regions
26 Nov. 6 regionsTeaching and Learning Day
Learning activities in communities
27 Nov. 6 regionsTeaching and Learning Day
Teaching and learning activities
28 Nov. Taipei CityInternational Cooperation Day
International Curriculum Development Meeting
Teachers Professional Training Workshops
International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning
(Preparation Day)
29 Nov. Taipei CityInternational Dimension in Education Day
International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning
International Conference on Global Learning
British Council Connecting Classrooms Gala Reception
30 Nov. Taipei City Departure Students & teachers & VIPs to depart from Taipei
Numbers of Participants
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TA Country
T1 - leaders T2 - influencers T3 - direct aspirants Total
Policy makers
OthersLA
representativesTeachers Students BC Staff
UK 8 16 24
Japan 1 6 6 13
Thailand 2 1 6 4 13
Korea 2 1 5 11 12 2 28
Vietnam 2 7 8 1 18
Malaysia 2 6 6 4 1 19
Indonesia 2 6 4 12
Taiwan 3 25 36 36 100
Sub-total 11 5 31 86 90 4
Grand-total 16 117 94 227
Themes Allocation
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Taipei CountyTomorrow’s World
Taipei CitySports and Health
Changhua CountyScience and Invention
Tainan CityClimate Change
Kaohsiung City Environmental Science
Hualien CountyGlobal Citizenship
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Day Zero: Arrival Day One: Teaching and Learning Day Day Two: Teaching and Learning Day Day Three: International Cooperation Day Day Four: International Dimension in Education Day Day Five: Departure
Days Plan
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Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: Taipei City, Taipei County, Changhua County,
Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, or Hualien County, depending the themes students and teachers choose.
Arrival Time: Highly suggest that the participants better arrive
on the morning of 25th, leaving them more time for recovery from time differences.
Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: Taipei City, Taipei County, Changhua County,
Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, or Hualien County, depending the themes students and teachers choose.
Arrival Time: Highly suggest that the participants better arrive
on the morning of 25th, leaving them more time for recovery from time differences.
Meet TaiwanMeet Taiwan
Day Zero – 25th
Arrival
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Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: 6 regions
Time: 09:00 ~ 17:00
Activity: Teachers and students will participate in community-based activities or field trips planned by each region.
Example: For participants joining Kaohsiung
City, they visit Chouchai Wetland Park in the morning while discussing the bottle ecosystem project in the afternoon.
Tips: Participants should learn the basic knowledge of the topic they are going to do in advance before arrival.
Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: 6 regions
Time: 09:00 ~ 17:00
Activity: Teachers and students will participate in community-based activities or field trips planned by each region.
Example: For participants joining Kaohsiung
City, they visit Chouchai Wetland Park in the morning while discussing the bottle ecosystem project in the afternoon.
Tips: Participants should learn the basic knowledge of the topic they are going to do in advance before arrival.
ContentContent
Day One – 26th
Teaching & Learning Day
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Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: 6 regions
Time: 09:00 ~ 17:00
Activity: Teachers and students learn and discuss the project. They also need to prepare presentation works for expo stands. Later in the evening, they travel to Chientan Youth Activity Centre in Taipei
Example: For Kaohsiung City participants, they
will create their own bottle ecosystems for the stands after group discussion.
Participants: Teachers & students from the UK and East Asia
countries
Venue: 6 regions
Time: 09:00 ~ 17:00
Activity: Teachers and students learn and discuss the project. They also need to prepare presentation works for expo stands. Later in the evening, they travel to Chientan Youth Activity Centre in Taipei
Example: For Kaohsiung City participants, they
will create their own bottle ecosystems for the stands after group discussion.
ContentContent
Day Two – 27th
Teaching & Learning Day
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Day Three – 28th
International Cooperation Day
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Event I: Teachers Professional Training WorkshopsTime: 08:30-17:15Format: workshops with parallel sessions
Event II: International Curriculum Development MeetingTime: 09:00-17:00
Event III: International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning (Preparation Day)Time: 10:00- 17:00
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Teachers Professional Training WorkshopsTeachers Professional Training Workshops
Time: 08:30-17:15 Participants: 116 teachers from UK and East Asia
countries Trainers: 7 lectures (3 from UK, 2 from EA countries,
and 2 from Taiwan) Themes: + Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme + Developing the International School Award in your school + Innovative use of ICT for joint curriculum projects + Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning + Connecting Classrooms case studies
Time: 08:30-17:15 Participants: 116 teachers from UK and East Asia
countries Trainers: 7 lectures (3 from UK, 2 from EA countries,
and 2 from Taiwan) Themes: + Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme + Developing the International School Award in your school + Innovative use of ICT for joint curriculum projects + Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning + Connecting Classrooms case studies
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Time Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions
0900-1030 Developing the International School Award in your school
Innovative use of ICT for Joint Curriculum Projects
Connecting Classrooms case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Taiwan, Japan and Korea
ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors)
1030-1045 Break
1045-1215 Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning
Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme
CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from UK.
ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors)
1215-1400 Lunch
1400-1530 Developing the International School Award in your school
Innovative use of ICT for Joint Curriculum Projects
CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Taiwan, Japan and Korea
ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors)
1530-1545 Break
1545-1715 Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning
CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam
Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme, SSEI
ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors)
1715-1730 Closing remarks
Workshop Agenda
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International Curriculum Development Meeting International Curriculum Development Meeting
Core
International Curriculum Development MeetingInternational Curriculum Development Meeting
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 09:00-17:00 Participants: 15 (6 from UK, 6 from EA, 3 from
Taiwan) Themes:
+ Review of the international work we have done so far in 2 years of running Connecting Classrooms in East Asia + Current strategies and policies on international education in the UK and 7 East Asian countries + Planning the future of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia and UK – strategies for partnerships, sustainability and expansion
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 09:00-17:00 Participants: 15 (6 from UK, 6 from EA, 3 from
Taiwan) Themes:
+ Review of the international work we have done so far in 2 years of running Connecting Classrooms in East Asia + Current strategies and policies on international education in the UK and 7 East Asian countries + Planning the future of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia and UK – strategies for partnerships, sustainability and expansion
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Meeting Agenda
Time Activity Facilitators Aims
0900 – 0915 Review of the international work we have done so far in 12-18 months of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia
David Mathias
Participants have opportunity to see teachers’ and students’ work on international dimension first hand
1000 – 1030 Break
1030 – 1230 Current strategies and policies on international education in the UK and 7 East Asian countries (three small group sessions repeated twice)
British Council
Participants have Opportunity to present & discuss their countries’ International Education strategies
1230 – 1330 Lunch NA
1330 – 1630 Planning the future of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia and UK – strategies for partnerships, sustainability and expansion
TBC Curriculum experts help British Council shape the future programme for Connecting Classrooms in the UK & East Asia to be relevant for our learners’ needs
1630 – 1645 Summary of outcomes in plenary
TBC Record action points for follow-up after meeting
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International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning
Preparation Day: Students organise Partner-fair-style stands to show the work they have done throughout 2009 with fun learning activities for parents and children attending Expo.
Time: 10:00-17:00 Participants: All students and some teachers from UK
and East Asia countries Stand allocation: 8 stands in total. 6 are students’
exhibit stands; one is for Moe SSME programme; one is for sponsor
Tips: Participants can use the time slot for group discussions & learning, and stand set-ups
Preparation Day: Students organise Partner-fair-style stands to show the work they have done throughout 2009 with fun learning activities for parents and children attending Expo.
Time: 10:00-17:00 Participants: All students and some teachers from UK
and East Asia countries Stand allocation: 8 stands in total. 6 are students’
exhibit stands; one is for Moe SSME programme; one is for sponsor
Tips: Participants can use the time slot for group discussions & learning, and stand set-ups
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Day Four – 29th
International Dimension in Education Day
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Event I: International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning Time: 09:00-17:00
Event II: International Conference on Global Learning Time: 09:00-17:00
Event III: British Council Connecting Classrooms Gala ReceptionTime: 19:00- 21:30
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International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning
Time: 09:00-17:00 Participants: All students and some teachers from UK
and East Asia countries Stand allocation
+ Global Citizenship + Climate Change + Sports and Health + Environmental Science + Tomorrow’s World + Science and Invention + MoE, SSME Programme + ICT (sponsor)
Time: 09:00-17:00 Participants: All students and some teachers from UK
and East Asia countries Stand allocation
+ Global Citizenship + Climate Change + Sports and Health + Environmental Science + Tomorrow’s World + Science and Invention + MoE, SSME Programme + ICT (sponsor)
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International Curriculum Development Meeting International Curriculum Development Meeting
International Curriculum Development Meeting-Part 1International Curriculum Development Meeting-Part 1
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 09:00-17:00
Participants: All teachers and senior ministry/curriculum authority participants
Themes: + Key-note speeches on the relevance of internationalising education
+ Presentations on developing Global Citizens from
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 09:00-17:00
Participants: All teachers and senior ministry/curriculum authority participants
Themes: + Key-note speeches on the relevance of internationalising education
+ Presentations on developing Global Citizens from
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Curriculum Development Meeting Agenda
Time Activity Facilitators Aims
08:30–09:00Registration
09:00–09:15Opening remarks by MoE, Taiwan and BC
David Mathias Participants have opportunity to see teachers’ and students’ work on international dimension first hand
09:15–10:15Key-note speech on Global Learning
UK Curriculum Expert (TBC)
Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in the UK
10:15–10:40Key-note speech on Global Learning
East Asia Curriculum Expert (TBC)
Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in East Asia
10:40–11:00 Break
11:00–11:25Key-note speech on Global Learning
Taiwan Curriculum Expert (TBC)
Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in Taiwan
11:25–11:50 Presentation on developing Global Citizens
UK Teacher Demonstrate how presenter has developed learners’ Global Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms
11:50–1215 Presentation on developing Global Citizens
EA Teacher Demonstrate how presenter has developed learners’ Global Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms
1215–1315 Lunch
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International Curriculum Development Meeting International Curriculum Development Meeting
International Curriculum Development Meeting-Part 2International Curriculum Development Meeting-Part 2
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 13:15-17:00 Participants: Selected students, all teachers and senior
ministry/curriculum authority participants Themes: + Presentations on being a Global Citizen + Panel discussion with key education contacts from UK, EA & Taiwan + Panel discussion with key education contacts and teachers from UK, EA & Taiwan & selected student representatives from UK, EA & Taiwan
Led by UK & EA curriculum experts and facilitated by BC
Time: 13:15-17:00 Participants: Selected students, all teachers and senior
ministry/curriculum authority participants Themes: + Presentations on being a Global Citizen + Panel discussion with key education contacts from UK, EA & Taiwan + Panel discussion with key education contacts and teachers from UK, EA & Taiwan & selected student representatives from UK, EA & Taiwan
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Curriculum Development Meeting Agenda
Time Activity Facilitators Aims
1315–1400 Tour Students Guided tour to students’ exhibitions
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Presentations on being a Global Citizen
UK & EA Taiwan student group
Demonstrate how learnershave developed theirGlobal Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms
1520–1535 Break
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Panel discussion with key education contacts from UK, EA & Taiwan
TBC Opportunity for audience involvement in conference – open discussions on issues on Global Learning (Topic TBC)
1605–1640
Panel discussion with key education contacts and teachers, and selected student representatives from UK, EA & Taiwan
TBC Opportunity for audience involvement in conference – open discussions on issues on Global Learning from three perspectives. (Topic TBC)
1640–1700 Close TBC
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Connecting Classrooms Gala ReceptionConnecting Classrooms Gala Reception
Time: 19:00 – 21:30 Venue: The Grand Hotel, Taipei City Participants: All participants Agenda: + Presentation of ‘I’m a Global Citizen’ Competition Award winners + Launch of the ISA in participating countries + Dinner reception + A multi-media look-back over project highlights + Cultural entertainment performed by students of participating nations + Close Global Learning in the 21st Century: Connecting Classrooms; Connecting Cultures
Time: 19:00 – 21:30 Venue: The Grand Hotel, Taipei City Participants: All participants Agenda: + Presentation of ‘I’m a Global Citizen’ Competition Award winners + Launch of the ISA in participating countries + Dinner reception + A multi-media look-back over project highlights + Cultural entertainment performed by students of participating nations + Close Global Learning in the 21st Century: Connecting Classrooms; Connecting Cultures
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Event Site Press Conference Promotional Materials
Communications
Event Site
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Press Conference
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Promotional Materials
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Venue photos
Room Layout
Booth design
Expo Booths
Chientan Youth Activity Center – Ji Sian Hall
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Interior Space
Entrance & Reception
Ji Sian Hall – Room Layout (TBC)
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Students
MoE, SSEIICT
Entrance Entrance
Presentation and Rest Area
Booth Design
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Transport Accommodation Food & Beverage
LogisticsArrangement
Transport
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Date
Items Vehicle
type Task lead
25th -Pick up teachers and students at airports-Arrange transport to THSRC Taoyuan Station-THSRC Taoyuan Stations to local train stations in 6 regions
BusHigh-speed Rail
BC
25th - Local train stations to hotel BusLead school
26th ~ 27th -Transport during teaching and learning days Bus
Lead school
27th -From 6 regions to Taipei Chientan Youth Activities Center High-speed RailMRT
BC
28th -Chientan to the Grand Hotel (Round trip) Bus BC
30th -Chientan to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport-Chientan back to 6 regions
BusHigh-speed Rail
BC
Accommodation
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Taipei CountyTBC
Taipei City26th -27th : TBC
27th -29th : Chientan
Changhua CountyTBC
Tainan City Evergreen Plaza Kaohsiung City
Garden Villa
Hualien CountyTBC
Food & Beverage
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Date Meal Task lead/ type
25th All BC regional managers
26th
Breakfast Lead school / hotel buffet
Lunch Lead school / lunch box
Dinner Lead school / Welcome dinner
27th
Breakfast Lead school / hotel buffet
Lunch Lead school / lunch box
Dinner Meal Allowance
28th
Breakfast BC / hotel buffet
Lunch BC / Lunch box
Dinner Meal Allowance
29th
Breakfast BC / hotel buffet
Lunch BC / Lunch box
Dinner BC / Buffet at The Grand Hotel
30th BreakfastBC / hotel buffet