Image: Global Classroom [4 weeks]

Global Classroom [4 weeks]

Sussex College Nugegoda·Colombo, Sri Lanka

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.

Education, Languages

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #4 by providing and opening space for quality education for people of all ages, ensuring educational opportunities from initial literacy to other subjects such as mathematics, science and languages.
This project contributes to,
Image: Quality Education - Target 4.6

Quality Education - Target 4.6

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Plan interactive lessons & workshops
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Week 2
Use playful and creative methods to engage primary students
Assist academic staff in organizing a mini-classroom activity
Facilitate first interactive learning session for preschool kids
Introduce beneficiaries to basic vocabulary and phrases in a new language through engaging and interactive games.
Organize a quiz show-style activity where teams of beneficiaries answer questions related to math, vocabulary, or general knowledge.
Week 3
Run weekly tests to assess main learnings from the week
Lead storytelling sessions to develop reading fluency
Conduct one-on-one reading attention for primary students
Create language-based games to improve speaking fluency
Week 4
Monitor and document individual student progress and engagement
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results of the project
Compile a summary of student participation and feedback
Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
Design and test new playful learning tools for the classroom

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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