'The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another' - Marva Collins
“快乐学校,高效学习”项目最新资讯
The latest information regarding the Happy School, Effective Learning Project
7 November 2010 | Rural School Training series completed!
A big THANK YOU to Li Huai Yi (from the XEB), local bureau staff and the teachers and school leaders involved. They all made the RST a success. We now look forward to spending time at some of the schools involved offering specific advice and support to individual teachers.
8 October 2010 | Rural School Training (RST) series planned
Thanks to the support of the Xifeng Education Bureau, especially Mi Li and his colleagues in the local bureaus, a series of basic methodology training sessions has been organised for teachers working in rural primary schools within Xifeng district. On three saturdays in October and November, clusters of schools will be offered training based on the new methodology. All sessions, including Lesson Planning, Teaching with Resources & Classroom Organisation, will be delivered in English and Chinese between 8.30 and 5pm.
22 September 2010 | NV leaves us!
TZhang Dan (Emma), our NV and friend of 18 months has left us to work in the big city of Beijing. Thanks to a great opportunity she has taken up a post with a well-known newspaper in the capital. We wish her all the luck in the world and hope she is successful and happy. We miss you already!
17 September 2010 | ELIT 4 re-scheduled - POSTPONED!
The fouth English Language Improvement Training designed for primary school teachers has had to be postponed again due to the changes in working days because of the Gansu Games. News of its re-scheduling will appear here soon.
16 September 2010 | ELIT 4 re-scheduled
The fouth English Language Improvement Training designed for primary school teachers is planned for Saturday 18 September 2010. Approximately 30 more primary teachers will benefit from improved English pronunciation assistance. Don't foget to check the gallery for photographs after the event!
23 June 2010 | ELIT 4 scheduled - POSTPONED!
The fouth English Language Improvement Training is planned for 3 July 2010. Approximately 30 more primary teachers will benefit from improved English pronunciation assistance. Don't foget to check the gallery for photographs after the event!
9-11 June 2010 | VSO staff from Beijing visit Xifeng
Two members of staff from the VSO Beijing Program Office visited Xifeng this week as part of a tour of volunteer placements in China. Simon Brown and Wang Yan Hui joined the International & National volunteers in meetings with the Qingyang Education Bureau and local middle schools to gain a deeper understanding of the work with current partners.
16 May 2010 | School Leader Training 3 a success
The School Leader Training 3 finally took place on 15 May in the TDC. The leaders present, from #4 Middle School, all had an enlightening day, picking up ideas and 'tools' to help them in their work. For photographs of the event please click here.
10 May 2010 | New national Volunteer arrives in Xifeng!
Although 2 National Volunteers have just left us, we have a new team member with us. Ni Huai Yuan or Ray arrived on 10 May 2010 and will soon be a part of our continuing work in Qingyang.
4 May 2010 | School Leader Training re-sceduled
The third School Leader Training has been re-sceduled for Saturday 15 May.
3 May 2010 | 2 National Volunteers leave us!
Mawan and Huang Nana finished their work as National Volunteers with VSO on 30 April. We were sad to see them go as they have helped us tremendously and become very good friends. We wish them well in whatever they persue - keep in touch girls!
17 April 2010 | School Leader Training 3 - POSTPONED!
The school leader training will be delivered for a third time to leaders of Xifeng #4 Middle School on the 17 April 2010 at the TDC in Xifeng.
15 April 2010 | School Leader Training 2
This training was successfully delivered as planned. Photographs of the event will be available soon.
14 April 2010 | School Leader Training 2
A second training course aimed at school leaders will be delivered to leaders of primary schools in Xifeng on the 14 April 2010 at the TDC in Xifeng.
28 March 2010 | Successful School Leader Training!
This training was successfully delivered as planned. For photographs of the event please click here.
27 March 2010 | School Leader Training
A training course specifically aimed at school leaders will be delivered on the 27 March 2010 at the TDC in Xifeng. It is designed to assist leaders in a number of areas of school management such as communication, motivation and problem-solving.
6-9 March 2010 | VSO Conference & Project Visits
The conference was a geat success for all involved. many discussions were able to take place and decisions made regarding the future of work between volunteers and partners in many placements.
There were also visits to other projects and schools in Shanxi province for both partners and volunteers. These were fruitful and allowed those involved a fresh perspective on the education work in rural China. Please click here to see photographs from a visit to Guan Ai School.
There were also visits to other projects and schools in Shanxi province for both partners and volunteers. These were fruitful and allowed those involved a fresh perspective on the education work in rural China. Please click here to see photographs from a visit to Guan Ai School.
6-7 March 2010 | VSO Conference in Xian
A conference for volunteers and partners will be held from the 5-7 of March 2010 in Xian. This will allow a review of previous work accomplished during the last year, provide an opportunity for all to share ideas, advice, solutions and ways of working and provide a forum for the planning of future collaborations.
23 December 2009 | Observation & Feedback at Dongzhi Middle School Completed!
The second day of observation and feedback was completed on the 23 December (first day - 10 December 2009). A group of Project Supporters, National and International Volunteers and representatives from the QEB visited Dongzhi Middle School (DMS) to offer tips and advice on how to improve teaching methods. The staff of DMS gratefully received the assistance and both days were a great success.
16 December 2009 | English Language Improvement Training 2 completed
The second English Language Improvement Training was delivered on the 26 November 2009 to 20 primary school teachers from Xifeng primary schools. A selection of photographs are now available to view in our gallery page.
9 December 2009 | English Language Improvement Training 2 planned
The English Language Improvement pilot was so successful we've decided to deliver a second before the holidays. ELIT 2 is planned for the 16 December 2009 at the Teacher Development Centre in Xifeng. Another 30 Primary teachers will receive help and techniques on how they can enhance their spoken English.
26 November 2009 | English Language Improvement Training pilot completed
The English Language Improvement Training was successfully delivered on the 26 November 2009 to 27 primary school teachers from Xifeng. All participants were actively involved in the variety of sessions, including An introduction to pronunciation, Intonation and Word Stress. Each session comprised a blend of theory and fun games designed to stimulate and encourage accurate pronunciation. A selection of photographs are now available to view in our gallery page.
2009年11月5日/提高英语语言能力的试验性培训计划
5 November 2009 | English Language Improvement Training Pilot Planned
2009年11月26号,我们设计了一个试验性培训课程用以帮助提高少数小学老师的英语语言能力。这种一天式的课程能够为发音提供一个互动平台。并且解决中国人说英语时遇到的普遍难题。
A pilot training course to help improve the English language skills of a small number of Primary teachers is planned for 26 November 2009. The one-day course will offer interactive sessions on pronunciation, and tackle some of the common difficulties encountered by Chinese speakers.
A pilot training course to help improve the English language skills of a small number of Primary teachers is planned for 26 November 2009. The one-day course will offer interactive sessions on pronunciation, and tackle some of the common difficulties encountered by Chinese speakers.
2009年10月29日/学校领导力培训
29 October 2009 | School Leader Training Planned
在这周通过与庆阳市基础教育团队的研讨,我们可以培训西峰区内的学校领导。培训前,国际和国内志愿者将会把一份包含培训设计内容的需求分析发送给每个人。
After discussions between Qingyang Basic Education Team members this week, we can announce training for School Leaders within Xifeng district. The training will be preceded by a Needs Analysis to inform the design and content and will be delivered in Xifeng by International and National Volunteers within the next few months.
After discussions between Qingyang Basic Education Team members this week, we can announce training for School Leaders within Xifeng district. The training will be preceded by a Needs Analysis to inform the design and content and will be delivered in Xifeng by International and National Volunteers within the next few months.
26 October 2009 | New National Volunteer Arrives!
This week saw the arrival of Huang Nana, a new member of our team. She will join the existing National Volunteers based in Xifeng.
2009年10月15日/县区蹲点培训顺利结束!
15 October 2009 | County-Based Training Completed!
在2009年10月14日,我们顺利完成了在宁县为期8次的县区蹲点培训。每一次去每个县都是非常愉快的经历。我们真诚的 希望我们对培训者的工作照顾到了他们的需要,使他们受到启发成为更快乐的老师。同时我们的培训也帮助他们的学生能够接受到更愉快的课堂学习,从而我们也相 信他们会更加高效的学习。培训团队全体人员向我们工作过的县区的各位问好,并希望我们能够很快再度合作。
Well, we finally completed the eight rounds of County-Based Training in Ningxian on 14 October 2009. Each and every county was a pleasure to visit and we sincerely hope the work we did with the trainees will help them in their quest to become more informed and happier teachers. In turn this will serve to help their students receive more enjoyable lessons and thus we trust, learn more effectively. Regards from the training team that visited you in your county and we hope to work with you again very soon.
在文件库里有我们选出来的此次培训活动的照片以供观赏
A selection of photographs from these training sessions is now available to veiw in the Gallery
Well, we finally completed the eight rounds of County-Based Training in Ningxian on 14 October 2009. Each and every county was a pleasure to visit and we sincerely hope the work we did with the trainees will help them in their quest to become more informed and happier teachers. In turn this will serve to help their students receive more enjoyable lessons and thus we trust, learn more effectively. Regards from the training team that visited you in your county and we hope to work with you again very soon.
在文件库里有我们选出来的此次培训活动的照片以供观赏
A selection of photographs from these training sessions is now available to veiw in the Gallery
2009年11月22日/新的国际志愿者来到西峰 !
22 September 2009 | New International Volunteer in Xifeng!
在周末的西安国际志愿者会议结束后,我们有了一位新的国际志愿者将在西峰工作,她就是来自菲律宾的Dynelle Robino, 她将加入到庆阳基础教育团队为县城培训增加更大的力量
Following a VSO volunteer conference in Xian over the weekend, we have a new international volunteer working in Xifeng. Dynelle Robino, from the Phillipines, will join the Qingyang Basic Education team to provide a broader training force in the prefecture.
Following a VSO volunteer conference in Xian over the weekend, we have a new international volunteer working in Xifeng. Dynelle Robino, from the Phillipines, will join the Qingyang Basic Education team to provide a broader training force in the prefecture.