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Global Classroom [6 weeks]

Istituto Comprensivo Mussolente·36065 Mussolente, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Global Volunteer

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

English, Spanish, German

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

Education

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.

Skill Development

Key skills you'll develop during this opportunity
Adaptability
Coaching
Collaboration
Communication
Empowerment of others
Language Teaching
Personal skills and knowledge

Measure of Impact

This opportunity measures success through:
  • 10 Children's performance in the final test
Project
The host organization is a school located in the province of Vicenza. The school covers various age groups, so the volunteer will have the opportunity to interact with boys and girls aged 8 to 13 with different levels of language proficiency. Specific language information: English is taught in Italy starting from primary school (children aged 8 to 13); Spanish and German are taught in middle school (ages 11 to 13), so the activities to be prepared must be suitable and proportionate to the age group. The Spanish and/or German language teacher will be assigned as their primary point of contact. Together, they will organize lessons for the students. The activities requested by the teachers will range from theoretical to game-based/playful; additionally, they will be asked to prepare an evaluation sheet to assess student learning in the two languages (English–German or English–Spanish, depending on the volunteer's background). Volunteers will spend their working hours in three ways: part of the time preparing activities independently in the two required languages, part of the time supporting the teacher during lessons, and part of the time teaching lessons independently.
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
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Week 2
Organize a quiz show-style activity where teams of beneficiaries answer questions related to math, vocabulary, or general knowledge.
Setting up a buddy system for the beneficiaries to track their development
Setting up a creative systems to increase the math knowledge of the beneficiaries "Creative Math" (puzzles, games, group activities)
Dynamic: Setting up the "Book Club", present the books to be cover during the project and explain the dynamic to the beneficiaries.
Dynamic: Introduce beneficiaries to basic vocabulary and phrases in a new language through engaging and interactive games. (eg. Games like Scrabble, Pictionary, or Charades)
Week 3
Run lessons based on the needs of the student or the school (maths, reading skills, foreign language, etc).
Run dynamics to strengthen what was learned in the lesson of the week. (math games, speaking club, lab practice, etc)
Weekly "Book Club" Meeting
Weekly "Creative Math" Meeting
Run weekly tests to assess main learnings from the week
Week 4
Run lessons based on the needs of the student or the school (maths, reading skills, foreign language, etc).
Run dynamics to strengthen what was learned in the lesson of the week. (math games, speaking club, lab practice, etc)
Weekly "Book Club" Meeting
Weekly "Creative Math" Meeting
Run weekly tests to assess main learnings from the week
Week 5
Run lessons based on the needs of the student or the school (maths, reading skills, foreign language, etc).
Run dynamics to strengthen what was learned in the lesson of the week. (math games, speaking club, lab practice, etc)
Weekly "Book Club" Meeting
Weekly "Creative Math" Meeting
Run weekly tests to assess main learnings from the week
Week 6
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Closing day with beneficiaries
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

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am - 1:00 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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