2009 Connecting Classrooms International Education Expo

Agenda 1 Connecting Classrooms O verview Programme Outline Days Plan Marketing Communications Expo Booths Logistics Arrangement 2 3 4 5 6

2 4 What is Connecting Classrooms Participating Countries in East Asia Overview

What is Connecting Classrooms

Participating Countries in East Asia

What is Connecting Classrooms? 2 4 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? 2 4 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 2 4 Great Britain Taiwan Japan Korea Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam

2 4 Objectives Organisers and Sponsors Date and Venue Programme Outline Participant numbers Themes Programme

Objectives

Organisers and Sponsors

Date and Venue

Programme Outline

Participant numbers

Themes

Objectives 2 4 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 2 4 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

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 2 4 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

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 2 4 Students & teachers & VIPs to depart from Taipei Departure Taipei City 30 Nov. British Council Connecting Classrooms Gala Reception International Conference on Global Learning International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning International Dimension in Education Day Taipei City 29 Nov. International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning (Preparation Day) Teachers Professional Training Workshops International Curriculum Development Meeting International Cooperation Day Taipei City 28 Nov. Teaching and learning activities Teaching and Learning Day 6 regions 27 Nov. Learning activities in communities Teaching and Learning Day 6 regions 26 Nov. Students and teachers arrive at the assigned regions Arrival 6 regions 25 Nov. Activity Theme Area Date

Numbers of Participants 2 227 94 117 16 Grand-total 4 90 86 31 5 11 Sub-total 100 36 36 25 3 Taiwan 12 4 6 2 Indonesia 19 1 4 6 6 2 Malaysia 18 1 8 7 2 Vietnam 28 2 12 11 5 1 2 Korea 13 4 6 1 2 Thailand 13 6 6 1 Japan 24 16 8 UK BC Staff Students Teachers LA representatives Others Policy makers Total T3 - direct aspirants T2 - influencers T1 - leaders TA Country

Themes Allocation 2 4 Taipei County Tomorrow’s World Taipei City Sports and Health Changhua County Science and Invention Tainan City Climate Change Kaohsiung City Environmental Science Hualien County Global Citizenship

2 4 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

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

2 4 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 25 th , leaving them more time for recovery from time differences. Meet Taiwan Day Zero – 25 th Arrival

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 25 th , leaving them more time for recovery from time differences.

2 4 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. Content Day One – 26 th Teaching & Learning Day

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.

2 4 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. Content Day Two – 27 th Teaching & Learning Day

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.

2 4 Event I : Teachers Professional Training Workshops Time: 08:30-17:15 Format: workshops with parallel sessions Event II: International Curriculum Development Meeting Time: 09:00-17:00 Event III: International Expo’ on Global Citizenship & Learning (Preparation Day) Time: 10:00- 17:00 Day Three – 28 th International Cooperation Day 1 2 3 4

2 4 T eachers 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

2 4 Workshop Agenda Closing remarks 1715-1730 ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors) Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme, SSEI CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning 1545-1715 Break 1530-1545 ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors) CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Taiwan, Japan and Korea Innovative use of ICT for Joint Curriculum Projects Developing the International School Award in your school 1400-1530 Lunch 1215-1400 ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors) CC case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from UK. Taiwan Ministry of Education Secondary School Exchange International Programme Curriculum design and an integrated approach to learning 1045-1215 Break 1030-1045 ICT presentations led by ICT technology companies (sponsors) Connecting Classrooms case study: impact of international dimension to individual learner outcomes led by teachers from Taiwan, Japan and Korea Innovative use of ICT for Joint Curriculum Projects Developing the International School Award in your school 0900-1030 Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions Time

2 4 International Curriculum Development Meeting Core International 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

2 4 Meeting Agenda Record action points for follow-up after meeting TBC Summary of outcomes in plenary 1630 – 1645 Curriculum experts help British Council shape the future programme for Connecting Classrooms in the UK & East Asia to be relevant for our learners’ needs TBC Planning the future of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia and UK – strategies for partnerships, sustainability and expansion 1330 – 1630 NA Lunch 1230 – 1330 Participants have Opportunity to present & discuss their countries’ International Education strategies British Council Current strategies and policies on international education in the UK and 7 East Asian countries ( three small group sessions repeated twice ) 1030 – 1230 Break 1000 – 1030 Participants have opportunity to see teachers’ and students’ work on international dimension first hand David Mathias Review of the international work we have done so far in 12-18 months of Connecting Classrooms in East Asia 0900 – 0915 Aims Facilitators Activity Time

2 4 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

2 4 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 Reception Time: 19:00- 21:30 Day Four – 29 th International Dimension in Education Day 1 2 3 4

2 4 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)

4 International Curriculum Development Meeting International 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

2 4 Curriculum Development Meeting Agenda Lunch 1215–1315 Demonstrate how presenter has developed learners’ Global Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms EA Teacher Presentation on developing Global Citizens 11:50–1215 Demonstrate how presenter has developed learners’ Global Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms UK Teacher Presentation on developing Global Citizens 11:25–11:50 Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in Taiwan Taiwan Curriculum Expert (TBC) Key-note speech on Global Learning 11:00–11:25 Break 10:40–11:00 Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in East Asia East Asia Curriculum Expert (TBC) Key-note speech on Global Learning 10:15–10:40 Demonstrate impact and relevance of developing an international dimension in schools for learners in the UK UK Curriculum Expert (TBC) Key-note speech on Global Learning 09:15–10:15 Participants have opportunity to see teachers’ and students’ work on international dimension first hand David Mathias Opening remarks by MoE, Taiwan and BC 09:00–09:15 Registration 08:30–09:00 Aims Facilitators Activity Time

4 International Curriculum Development Meeting International 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

2 4 Curriculum Development Meeting Agenda TBC Close 1640–1700 Opportunity for audience involvement in conference – open discussions on issues on Global Learning from three perspectives. ( Topic TBC ) TBC Panel discussion with key education contacts and teachers, and selected student representatives from UK, EA & Taiwan 1605–1640 Opportunity for audience involvement in conference – open discussions on issues on Global Learning ( Topic TBC ) TBC Panel discussion with key education contacts from UK, EA & Taiwan 1535–1605 Break 1520–1535 Demonstrate how learners have developed their Global Citizenship skills through involvement in Connecting Classrooms UK & EA Taiwan student group Presentations on being a Global Citizen 1400–1520 Guided tour to students’ exhibitions Students Tour 1315–1400 Aims Facilitators Activity Time

2 4 Connecting 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

2 4 Event Site Press Conference Promotional Materials Communications

Event Site

Press Conference

Promotional Materials

Event Site 4 TBC

Press Conference 4 TBC

Promotional Materials 4 TBC

2 4 Venue photos Room Layout Booth design Expo Booths

Venue photos

Room Layout

Booth design

Chientan Youth Activity Center – Ji Sian Hall 4 Interior Space Entrance & Reception

Ji Sian Hall – Room Layout (TBC) 4 Students MoE, SSEI ICT Entrance Entrance Presentation and Rest Area

Booth Design 4 TBC

2 4 Transport Accommodation Food & Beverage Logistics Arrangement

Transport

Accommodation

Food & Beverage

Transport 4 30 th 28 th 27 th 26 th ~ 27 th 25 th 25 th Date Bus High-speed Rail Bus High-speed Rail MRT Bus Bus Bus High-speed Rail Vehicle type BC Chientan to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Chientan back to 6 regions BC -Chientan to the Grand Hotel (Round trip) BC -From 6 regions to Taipei Chientan Youth Activities Center Lead school -Transport during teaching and learning days Lead school - Local train stations to hotel BC Pick up teachers and students at airports Arrange transport to THSRC Taoyuan Station THSRC Taoyuan Stations to local train stations in 6 regions Task lead Items

Chientan to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Chientan back to 6 regions

Pick up teachers and students at airports

Arrange transport to THSRC Taoyuan Station

THSRC Taoyuan Stations to local train stations in 6 regions

Accommodation 2 4 Taipei County TBC Taipei City 26 th -27 th : TBC 27 th -29 th : Chientan Changhua County TBC Tainan City Evergreen Plaza Kaohsiung City Garden Villa Hualien County TBC

Food & Beverage 4 BC / hotel buffet Breakfast 30 th BC / Buffet at The Grand Hotel Dinner BC / Lunch box Lunch BC / hotel buffet Breakfast 29 th Meal Allowance Dinner BC / Lunch box Lunch BC / hotel buffet Breakfast 28 th Meal Allowance Dinner Lead school / lunch box Lunch Lead school / hotel buffet Breakfast 27 th Lead school / Welcome dinner Dinner Lead school / lunch box Lunch Lead school / hotel buffet Breakfast 26 th BC regional managers All 25 th Task lead/ type Meal Date