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)

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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