Take note your personnal luggage should be less than 15 kg.
Clothing(sets)
1. T- Shirts (with sleeves)
2. Shorts/ Slack/ Bermudas
3. Track Pants or cargo pants
4. Undergarments (15 days)
5. Sweater / Wind-breaker
6. Cap (optional)
7. Socks
Footwear
1. Slippers/Sandals
2. Track Shoes/Working Boots
Personal Items
1. Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shower gel, etc.)
2. Towel (shower)
3. Sun block (prevent sun burn)
4. Insect Repellant / Mosquito Coil
5. Sleeping bag
6. Torch light w/ spare batteries
7. Alarm Clock
8. Plastic Bags for wet / dirty clothing
9. Toilet paper
10. Cash (RMB$300 - $500)
11. Personnel Forks, spoons (optional)
12. Heat Pad (optional)
13. Handphone Charger + Adaptor (Optional)
14. Camera (Optional)
15. Washing Powder (Optional)
16. Lip Balm (Optional)
17. Tampons/San Pads (For girls only!!!)
MUST BRING ITEMS!!
Writing Materials + Journal
Personal Medication (I.e. Panadol/ Inhaler / Insulin / plaster, etc)
Logistics Items
Passport!!!
Water Bottle!!
Umbrella /Poncho
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Meeting time
Meet at T2 at 0530..still have some logistics stuff to settle, leave some space
in your check in luggage
Dept date/time/flight: 27 March 08/ 0810hrs/ MI 912 (T2) (Students will assemble at 0530 for group check in)
Arrival date/time/flight : 10 Apr 08/ 1710hrs/ MI 913 (T2)
in your check in luggage
Dept date/time/flight: 27 March 08/ 0810hrs/ MI 912 (T2) (Students will assemble at 0530 for group check in)
Arrival date/time/flight : 10 Apr 08/ 1710hrs/ MI 913 (T2)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Instructions for all who are teaching
Pre-primary
Jinyuan + Sali
Pri 1
Awis + Elizabeth + Justin
Pri 2
Amir + Anthony + Huixuan
Pri 3
Xian + Chiu Rei + Shah
Pri 4
Yenn + Hasif + Mn
Pri 5 (upper primary)
Nadz + Wei Song
Things to note:
1. BE PREPARED! A good teacher does not go into class not knowing what he/she is going to do.
A) Meet up and discuss with your group/partner to prepare Lesson Plans for at least 4 lessons (about 2-3hrs each). Remember that we'd also be teaching at the city school. :) Bring your lessons plans to Yunnan!
B) Each lesson is to be thematic. (eg. 1 lesson can be on "body parts". So, plan all activities to be based on the topic of "body parts". Design one or two game/activity to play with the class, create a simple action song, do coloring, read a story book to the class, get the students to read each line of the story, get students to role-play characters in the story book, lead a discussion about the story, have a simple competition or quiz, etc.) Be as creative as you can. You can surf the web for interesting teaching activities that can be modified for your needs. If you need help or ideas, do approach me or Michelle for help.
C) Prepare your own teaching materials. DO NOT assume that they have everything there. (eg, worksheets, picture charts, picture cards, color pencils, story books, game logistics, etc)
D) It'd be good for each team to bring an english-chinese dictionary. For those who are chinese-speaking, please do not malu urself in front of the kids by not knowing what the chinese word is for the english word you're teaching.
2. BE FLEXIBLE! a good teacher must be ready to make changes to adapt to the needs of the class.
A) You may need to modify your lessons to the needs of the class, as well as to the duration of the class. Also, be sensitive to the body language of the children. For example, if they look bored, its time for an activity or song! :)
B) don't be upset if you may have to scrap certain activities which you have planned. Sometimes more doesn't = effective.
3. BE ENCOURAGING AND USE POSITIVE WORDS ALL THE TIME. a good teacher does not put down his/her students, but always look out for areas to commend and praise them.
A) It is good to prepare little rewards (sweets or stickers or pencils would be good). DO NOT give them anything expensive or extravagant. AND DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY!!!!! Because we do not want to "spoil the market" for future volunteers, or their own teachers. (eg. You may want to buy colored M&Ms and put them into a big bottle, and reward them with 1 each for correct answers)
okie. enjoy preparing! have fun being 老师 (= teachers)!
Jinyuan + Sali
Pri 1
Awis + Elizabeth + Justin
Pri 2
Amir + Anthony + Huixuan
Pri 3
Xian + Chiu Rei + Shah
Pri 4
Yenn + Hasif + Mn
Pri 5 (upper primary)
Nadz + Wei Song
Things to note:
1. BE PREPARED! A good teacher does not go into class not knowing what he/she is going to do.
A) Meet up and discuss with your group/partner to prepare Lesson Plans for at least 4 lessons (about 2-3hrs each). Remember that we'd also be teaching at the city school. :) Bring your lessons plans to Yunnan!
B) Each lesson is to be thematic. (eg. 1 lesson can be on "body parts". So, plan all activities to be based on the topic of "body parts". Design one or two game/activity to play with the class, create a simple action song, do coloring, read a story book to the class, get the students to read each line of the story, get students to role-play characters in the story book, lead a discussion about the story, have a simple competition or quiz, etc.) Be as creative as you can. You can surf the web for interesting teaching activities that can be modified for your needs. If you need help or ideas, do approach me or Michelle for help.
C) Prepare your own teaching materials. DO NOT assume that they have everything there. (eg, worksheets, picture charts, picture cards, color pencils, story books, game logistics, etc)
D) It'd be good for each team to bring an english-chinese dictionary. For those who are chinese-speaking, please do not malu urself in front of the kids by not knowing what the chinese word is for the english word you're teaching.
2. BE FLEXIBLE! a good teacher must be ready to make changes to adapt to the needs of the class.
A) You may need to modify your lessons to the needs of the class, as well as to the duration of the class. Also, be sensitive to the body language of the children. For example, if they look bored, its time for an activity or song! :)
B) don't be upset if you may have to scrap certain activities which you have planned. Sometimes more doesn't = effective.
3. BE ENCOURAGING AND USE POSITIVE WORDS ALL THE TIME. a good teacher does not put down his/her students, but always look out for areas to commend and praise them.
A) It is good to prepare little rewards (sweets or stickers or pencils would be good). DO NOT give them anything expensive or extravagant. AND DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY!!!!! Because we do not want to "spoil the market" for future volunteers, or their own teachers. (eg. You may want to buy colored M&Ms and put them into a big bottle, and reward them with 1 each for correct answers)
okie. enjoy preparing! have fun being 老师 (= teachers)!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Teambuilding Camp 14-15 Mar
Hi team,
below is the schedule for the teambuilding camp.
Take note of the following group that you are supposed to come prepared!!
Teambuilding/Sports group
Prepare games to play with children in primary school
Teaching Group
Come up with lesson plans and teaching materials to brief the whole team on what to teach and methodology
Dental Group
Come up with a plan and the materials. At presentation just do a demo.
Cultural Group
Come up with the cultural item, teach necessary songs, dance, etc. Preferably with a Singapore flavour
Construction Group
Research on planting of trees and give the team a short briefing on it
Take note sat afternoon is reserve timing. If progress is ok, we will do away with sat afternoon, if not we will drag to the afternoon.
14 Mar
2.30 pm Assemble at Library Event Hall
3 pm Try out teambuilding games and sports games for children
5 pm Safety and Security Briefing by Mr Tan Tee Tee
6-7.30 pm Wash up + Dinner
7.30 pm Setting Goals, Expectations
8.30 pm Teaching Session
9.30 pm Small Group Briefing by Mr Ong and Miss Tong
10 pm Cultural Item Rehearsal
11.30 pm Lights Off
15 Mar
7 am Rise+Shine
8 am Breakfast
9 am Dental Group Presentation
9.30 am Construction Group Presentation
10 am Culture Group Rehearsal
11 am Cultural Item Final Presentation
12 pm Settle Logistics
1 - 4 pm (Reserved timing)
What to bring (Personnal items)
1. Writing Materials
2. Toiletries
3. Clothing
4. Sleeping Bag
below is the schedule for the teambuilding camp.
Take note of the following group that you are supposed to come prepared!!
Teambuilding/Sports group
Prepare games to play with children in primary school
Teaching Group
Come up with lesson plans and teaching materials to brief the whole team on what to teach and methodology
Dental Group
Come up with a plan and the materials. At presentation just do a demo.
Cultural Group
Come up with the cultural item, teach necessary songs, dance, etc. Preferably with a Singapore flavour
Construction Group
Research on planting of trees and give the team a short briefing on it
Take note sat afternoon is reserve timing. If progress is ok, we will do away with sat afternoon, if not we will drag to the afternoon.
14 Mar
2.30 pm Assemble at Library Event Hall
3 pm Try out teambuilding games and sports games for children
5 pm Safety and Security Briefing by Mr Tan Tee Tee
6-7.30 pm Wash up + Dinner
7.30 pm Setting Goals, Expectations
8.30 pm Teaching Session
9.30 pm Small Group Briefing by Mr Ong and Miss Tong
10 pm Cultural Item Rehearsal
11.30 pm Lights Off
15 Mar
7 am Rise+Shine
8 am Breakfast
9 am Dental Group Presentation
9.30 am Construction Group Presentation
10 am Culture Group Rehearsal
11 am Cultural Item Final Presentation
12 pm Settle Logistics
1 - 4 pm (Reserved timing)
What to bring (Personnal items)
1. Writing Materials
2. Toiletries
3. Clothing
4. Sleeping Bag
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
pay up :)
hey all,
please be reminded to pay up $10 for the camp by this friday.
you can pass the money to Ms Shir-Leen at Lifeskills Dept (A02-06, 2nd floor above Cafe 1).
please be reminded to pay up $10 for the camp by this friday.
you can pass the money to Ms Shir-Leen at Lifeskills Dept (A02-06, 2nd floor above Cafe 1).
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Pre-trip Community Service (29 Feb 2008)
On 29th Feb, the YEP team went for their pre-trip community service at Metta Student Care. They were given an opportunity to put their skills in interacting with little kids to the test. Coming up with a few games on the spot, the team was able to conduct a few indoor games for the lovable children and brought smiles to their faces throughout the activities.
I hope you guys have learnt some lessons through this process as well, and strive to do even better when we're in Yunnan!
discussing on the activities to play with the students from Metta Care Centre 
Lay Mui teaching a little boy ... 
the kor-kor in green introducing himself. 
the shy little girls
The boys giving Amir their fullest attention 
Vin and little boy playing their own little game
Peel Banana, Peel peel banana. Go Anthony!
Yenn jiejie teaching the kids how to play the Tree and Squrriel game 
Awis, the dancer. :) 
Little engineers-to-be
Zat, the chief enginner. 
Sob sob..its so sad to see you leave. (but shouldn't it be the boys that's crying, and not Yenn? :P)
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