Project Vietnam 2006

Project Vietnam 2006
Recommended arrival and departure dates:

Arrive in Danang: June 19, Monday morning
Leave Danang: July 1, Saturday, after brunch

Dates: June 19 – July 1, 2006
Location: Danang, Vietnam

What is our target problem in Vietnam?

• Low-income children not able to learn English because they cannot afford instruction

Objectives

• Education through Technology
  • Introduce professors to the application of technology in their English curriculum
  • Help professors to apply more effective and inspirational methods of teaching
  • Instill the idea of learning through employing new skills in real settings and using community service as an opportunity

• Community Service: Youth Mentorship
  • Raise awareness of community problems and how to serve the community
  • Build leadership and tutoring skills
  • Motivate youth to form personal action plans for the specific communities

Approach

• The project comprises of two components which will be covered in two weeks:
  • Week 1: Training sessions
  • Week 2: Application of training and pilot implementation of SEALNet Tutoring Center and Lab

• SEALnet will set up two centers in Danang University:
  • English Computer Laboratory: SEALNet will set up twenty computers with English-learning softwares
  • Public Tutoring Center: As a part of their English-learning curriculum, college students will apply the skills learned in the classroom by tutoring low-income children who cannot afford to learn English.

• We will work with three groups:
  • University professors: a professional from SEALNet will guide them in applying technology to their teaching curriculum
  • Selected college students: SEALNet students will train them leadership and tutoring skills through workshops and collaborative activities
  • Selected high school students: SEALNet students will mentor and motivate them about the significance of community service-based learning and active participation in society

Tentative Time Schedule

Day 1, June 19, Monday:

• Arrive, Tour, Dinner, Settle into Hotel
• Bonding time, Announcements and Debrief (B.A.D.)
• Spotlight On

Day 2, June 20, Tuesday:

• Visit Danang College, Meet Dean
• Icebreaker Activity, Bonding Activity: Computer Arrival and Setup
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 3, June 21, Wednesday:

• Training Day for SEALNet Members
• High School Students Service Project 1: Tutoring Center Setup
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 4, June 22, Thursday:

• Computer Training and Tutoring Workshop 1 for Teachers, College Students, High School Students
• Indiviual Mentorship Workshop for high school mentees
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 5, June 23, Friday:

• Computer Training and Tutoring Workshop 2
• Local Community Service Program Discussion with High School students
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 6, June 24, Saturday:

• Computer Training and Tutoring Workshop 3
• Indiviual Mentorship Workshop for high school mentees
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 7, June 25, Sunday:

• Beach/Touring with high school mentees
• B.A.D.
• Spotlight On

Day 8, June 26, Monday:

• Visit poor families in 3 groups
• Perform Community Service Program in the three community with high school mentees
• B.A.D.
• Cultural Exchange Discussion

Day 9, June 27, Tuesday:

• Teaching and Tutoring Sessions 1 for Teachers, College Students, High School Students
• Individual Mentorship Workshop for mentees
• B.A.D.
• Cultural Exchange Discussion

Day 10, June 28, Wednesday:

• Teaching and Tutoring Sessions 2
• Individual Mentorship Workshop for mentees
• Scavenger Hunt/Obstacle Course Preparations
• B.A.D.
• Cultural Exchange Discussion

Day 11, June 29, Thursday:

• Teaching and Tutoring Sessions 3
• Individual Mentorship Workshop for mentees – Community Service Action Plan Presentations
• Free time
• B.A.D.
• Cultural Exchange Discussion

Day 12, June 30, Friday:

• FUN DAY – Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle Course, Water Balloon TournamentFinal Reflections

Day 13, July 1, Saturday:

• Eat brunch and last farewells
• Checkout of Hotel
• Project ends.

Project leaders:

• Nancy Nguyen: nancytpn [at] stanford.edu
• Kenneth Wong: weixiong.wong [at] gmail.com

Project advisors:

• Mike Khaw
• Nam Nguyen