Shanti Bhavan

Shanti Bhavan

Shanti Bhavan

Shanti Bhavan

Vivekananda Trust

AFCECO

This is a fairly standard approach to an exam, but of interest may be the choices in structure and knowledge areas covered and application of that knowledge. Also, customizing the questions to be meaningful to the culture.  This is a foundational approach.  Grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  Next phase will be composition.

 This is what I used while teaching in Tibet during 2009.

Teaching English in Tibet- Part 1

Teaching English in Tibet- Part 2

Teaching English in Tibet- Part 3

Check out this PDF that demonstrates how to use the walls of your classroom as a valuable teaching resource!

The Global Ed Gateway (developed by the Peace Corps).  Contains links to lots of helpful resources on a variety of global ed topics, as well as connections to many other organizations and projects:

http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/global-ed-gateway

Kibera Girls Soccer Academy

Attached is a document outlining questions teachers can use to help students access human rights issues through documentary film. Please email me if you have any questions.

Kibera Girls Soccer Academy

Attached is a list of documentary films, sorted by subject. It's a work in progress, and of course, there are millions of films out there about a range of topics. If you have any questions, or are a teacher looking for a film about a specific film, feel free to email me.

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Arresting God in Kathmandu (Samrat Upadyaha)

We Can win (Shiva Kheral)

Answer are the Question (L.N.Peace)

Fatalism and development (Dor Bahadur Bista)

These are the two sites that I have found most hopeful to me while teaching Kinder class at Hogar de Esperanza in Peru and while working independently as an English teacher in Madrid, Spain a few years ago:

http://www.primeraescuela.com/themesp.html : Activities and resources for teaching (in Spanish) infants-preschool-aged children in all different subjects. Includes art, fairy tales, and songs as well!

www.mes-english.com : Great ideas for teaching English as a second language.  You can use it to make and print your own flash cards, games, exams, etc. , or use ones that have already been created.

Some additional sites that others have recommended for teaching ideas are:

www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/ps-themes.html : Ideas, activities and worksheets for teachers and families

http://www.preschoolexpress.com/toddler_station.shtml : Anytime activities, crafts, art for toddlers

For Physical Education Activities:

www.gameskidsplay.net : Lists the rules and names of tons of kids' games. (Some no materials needed)

http://wilderdom.com/games/PhysicalActivities.html : Physical activities and games for groups

www.gamesecretary.com/ : Lists the rules and names of kids' games

Relaxation Exercises and Instructions:

www.hws.edu/studentlife/resources/counseling/relax.asp

www.wso.williams.edu/orgs/peerh/stress/relax.html

Workout Routine Ideas/Schedules/Pictures:

www.women-workout-routines.com/free-exercise-program.html

www.fitnessandhealthscience.org/fitness/women1.htm

Kibera Girls Soccer Academy

Preview and purchase this unique magazine produced by students at KGSA.  Each article offers an in-depth look at a facet of life in Kibera, from the daily goings-on to the profound issues of women's empowerment, economic development, and politics, to name a few. After reading the magazine, readers may contact students at KGSA directly and establish an on-going connection between classrooms.

When you purchase a copy of Shedders, all proceeds go to KGSA. Shipping from Kenya to anywhere in the United States is FREE! Purchase by making an ear-marked donation to KGSA through Omprakash.

AFCECO

Many students and teachers who have heard me speak about Mehan Orphanage have asked for more details about my first trip to Kabul. Here is the journal that I kept throughout the six months there. This was previously posted on Omprakash's old Message Board.

Movement for Rural Emancipation (MORE)

Three high schools in North County San Diego (Cathedral Catholic H.S., Kearny H.S., and Pacific Ridge School) are joining hands to help Omprakash Partner MORE build a learning resources center in rural southern India. The project is truly collaborative in nature, allowing students in southern CA to work directly with those in India to learn from one another and to achieve a common objective. Please see the attached pamphlet to learn more.

 The attached file is the basic schematic for a Surya or any portable solar unit.There are 4 basic components to a surya unit:

Deep Cycle batteries, Solar Charge controller, A DC to AC inverter (over 250 watt recommended), A solar panel (5.5-20 watt recommended for briefcase or other type of portable unit.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this project or get involved, contact Alex Rodrigues at ARodrigues@pacificridge.org or Grant Nassif at GNassif@pacificridge.org.

 Example of a Wall Book. Visit Every Child Every Village in "Classroom Collaborators" for more details.

We are looking for student groups and classes to spread an easily reproducible solar charger that can be transported to partners in the Omprakash network.

Parijat Academy