TLP2 Jan 2023 - OVERSEAS STUDY TRIP by Abdul Wahab Abdul Rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu Overseas Study Trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand en-us 2023-02-08 01:17:18 UTC 2023-03-01 13:15:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1f9-1f1ed.png Day 1 - 20 Feb 2023 wahab_rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472935801 Brief Itinerary for the day
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AM Session
(a) School Visit #1:  Chiang Mai International School
Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) provides high quality education in an ideal social and cultural environment.  CMIS has been helping meet the educational needs of the international community in northern Thailand since 1954.  In a few years, CMIS will celebrate its 70th anniversary of educational excellence.

       
(b) School Visit #2: Prem Tinsulanonda International School
Prem Tinsulanonda International School (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเปรม ติณสูลานนท์, RTGS: Rong Rian Nana Chat Prem Tinnasulanon) is an EY1 - Grade 12 international boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 – 19. The school opened in August 2001 in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is a key part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, designed and created by Thai architect and artist, ML Tridhosyuth Devakul.[1] The school is on a 100-acre campus, and has approximately 500 students coming from over 31 countries


PM Session
(a) Cultural Visit #1: City Tour Temple visits
      Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Ratchaworawihan (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพราชวรวิหาร) ]]> 2023-02-08 06:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472935801 Day 2 - 21 Feb 2023 wahab_rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472935930 Brief Itinerary for Day 2
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AM Session
(a) BEAM Education Foundation (BEAM)
BEAM Education Foundation (BEAM) was founded in January 2010 and is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. BEAM is a registered non-profit educational foundation. The emergence of BEAM was in response to the rising educational needs of marginalized people, migrants, and refugee youth living in Thailand, most of whom are from Myanmar.


PM Session
(b) Cultural Visit #2: Bo Sang Handicraft Village
Bor Sang mid-sized craft village about nine kilometres east of the Old City specialises in the paper umbrella-making craft. Well known for outstanding handcraft quality as well as signature floral designs, Bor Sang Village has made its name throughout the country and abroad – so much so that the name Bor Sang has become synonymous with the paper-umbrella craft itself and the umbrella, a cultural symbol of Chiang Mai.]]> 2023-02-08 06:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472935930 Day 3 - 22 Feb 2023 wahab_rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472936044 Brief Itinerary for Day 3
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AM Session
School visit #3: Ban Khun Tae School
Ban Khun Tae School is headquartered in Chiang Mai. The address of the Ban Khun Tae School is Doi Kaeo, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand

PM Session
Company Visit #1: Paak Dang Riverside Restaurant Chiang Mai
A social enterprise - for underprivileged and at-risk youths 
A Michelin Guide restaurant
https://www.paakdang.com 
By Singaporeans brother and sister, K-Jin and K-Lin
Aim: to deliver a multi-sensory dining experience that will leave their guests with fond memories 
Set in a classical Lana Style teakwood house right on the Ping River 
]]> 2023-02-08 06:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472936044 Day 4 - 23 Feb 2023 wahab_rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2472936187 Brief Itinerary for Day 4
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AM Session
Cultural Visit #3: Mama Noi Thai Cookery School Chiang Mai
Personal/Self-development
●      Learn how to make delicious Thai food and discover the secrets behind its unique flavors and tastes
●      Enjoy the experience of preparing Thai food in the open air kitchen
●      Get step by step instructions on how to cook your favorite Thai dishes to perfection!
Select and create your own menu from the variety of options 


PM Session
Cultural Visit #4: Lanna Folklife Museum
An interesting museum full of exhibitions about the lives, history and culture of the Lanna people of northern Thailand 

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Arrival: Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand
Flight: Scoot TR 674
Terminal 1 - Changi International Airport, Singapore
Departure Time: 1445 hrs
Arrival Time: 1640 hrs 

Reporting Time: 1230 hrs 
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Flight: Scoot TR 677
Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand
Departure time: 1200 hrs
Arrival time: 1610 hrs 

Be at the airport by 1000 hrs
]]> 2023-02-08 07:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2473022098 Guidelines on reflection wahab_rahman https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2476110684 Refer to the Trip Journal
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●      What are the key takeaways?

Purpose, Process & Product
●      The similarity compared to Singapore’s context?
●      The difference compared to Singapore’s context?
●      What practices can we adopt? Why? 
●      What would be the success criteria?
●      What could be the challenges in adopting the practices?
]]> 2023-02-10 08:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2476110684 https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2487395065 Changi International Airport - departing to Thailand, Chiang Mai]]> 2023-02-19 05:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2487395065 20 Feb: CMIS MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489078550 Similarities 

The formal appointment of a director for Student Support Services and the Student Support Team signals the priority of the school in inclusive education. Efforts in supporting students include assessment (diagnosis), counselling, PD for staff (30-min practical sessions over lunch) and talks for parents.
Likewise, the appointment of positions related to supporting students’ diverse needs in the Singapore education system demonstrates our commitment to making education inclusive for the disadvantaged. These positions include AED(SEN), SWO, school counsellors, teacher counsellors, learning support coordinators and Teacher Leaders specialising in the areas of Educational Support, Low Progress and Special Educational Needs.]]> 2023-02-21 02:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489078550 Away Hotel https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489190866 Reached hotel safely. ]]> 2023-02-21 04:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489190866 Cultural night https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489192874 Gracious movement of dance]]> 2023-02-21 04:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489192874 Beam Foundation MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489256251 Key take away (Cheryl , Karthick and Jess)
1. Whole concept of inclusivity, integration of migrants, social impact on their own Thai community
2. Applied learning
3. Community enhancement that uplifting of one's knowledge and contributed to their society 
4. How inclusivity can be seen and applied in practice right before our eyes
5. Language used. Using access to marginalised, access to education

Similarity
1.  Inclusive languages used in all 3 schools to practice inclusivity
2. SeL
3. Design thinking  - not the actual one. More like an action plan. 
4. Scholarship 
5. No man is left behind 
6. HBL 
7. Community based learning during COVID
8. Mentorship - working tog, look for collaboration chances

Connection to ourselves
1. No child is left behind.
2. As a teacher leader, need to actively search for collaboration opportunities. To make a positive impact on others in the community. Opening up doors for ourselves n for our children. Not working alone. Walk the talk. 
3. Very organic. Different from our structure and process
4. Allowing my teachers to be observers first to be inspired.
Supports identity building eg why am I teaching? 
5. Creating the ownership to do self pd, for the community. Like a resurrection. 
6. Passion . Finding the love for myself, for teaching
7. Sustainability of program like VIA prog. Is it the values in them? It is not built in them. Not personally convicted.

]]> 2023-02-21 05:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489256251 Reflection on day 2 MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489282681 Immediate reflection after lunch

]]> 2023-02-21 06:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489282681 Reflection for day 1 on day 2 morning MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489283597 At a corner of Away Chiang Mai in a natural setting]]> 2023-02-21 06:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489283597 BEAM foundation https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489289261 1) empowerment & promoting migrant youth leader
2) necessity is a mother of all invention


Differences
1) equity of education for all - no inclusion to special needs
2) focus is different - BEAM is a not a school run business
3) learning experience given to the youths
4) alumni contribute back to alma mater ]]> 2023-02-21 06:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489289261 BEAM https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489380280 Difference: Not a school but like a para-education organisation (like CDAC, Mendaki & SINDA) or a charitable organisation.]]> 2023-02-21 07:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2489380280 Ban Khun Tae School & Foundation of Applied Linguistics irene_koh https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490777984 Takeaways: 
- Efforts to reach out to a minority group, including customising a curriculum comprising 3 languages
- Making the learning relevant for all ages: immediate context and life skills
- Engaging students through teacher competency and passion; 'innovative' methods are not always needed]]> 2023-02-22 07:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490777984 Inclusivity https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490781142 What it means to you? ]]> 2023-02-22 07:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490781142 22 Feb: Ban Khun Tae school MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490787702 Key takeaways
Sharin
- self reliance, community self help, community contribution to their own ppl that becomes a powerful motivation for the school
- Identify basic needs, education. Prioritise

Cheryl
- true access to education
- true spirit of inclusivity
- key needs of communicate from Karen to Thai to English language

Wahab
- from classroom observations, classroom routines . Link to MTT attachment. With routines set, things move and develop.
Eg. Singing to get ready 

Karen
- eagerness to know, in the environment that they are in all 3 schools
- teach me so that I can teach them
- the khan academy YouTube 
- the poster on inclusivity

Jess
1. Teachers and students thirst for knowledge. Didn't want money or resources . Just specialised teaching pedagogy
2. Heart for the community - leading to inclusive
3. Music pedagogy used in preschool class

Irene
- much effort put in for a minority group
- no number is too small
- examples used in lessons are authentic, eg agriculture , animals are useful
- life skills taught like keeping tables for preschoolers
- teacher : innovative methods we used are accessed by tr n being able to use for assessment in class . Even though it is just frontal teaching.
- inquiry eg . Bloom taxonomy used in their questions during lessons.

Karthick
- important of material design from worksheet to books to poster
Eg. Picture and words match, design for authentic learning
- policy level : while government support is limited, privately funded can still move things ahead ]]> 2023-02-22 07:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490787702 Handicraft Village https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490787722 This is where umbrella making begins ... taping down to correct length. ]]> 2023-02-22 07:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490787722 Temple on renovation https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490791426 Making old new .. ]]> 2023-02-22 07:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490791426 Differences & similarities MrsJLim https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490796963 Differences
- Sch 3 lack of resources. Sch 1&2 great resources.
- sch 3 : bi- literacy (listen, speak, write), sch1&2 : bi-linguilism. Sg is bi-linguism
- identification of sen in sch3. TR has no specialised TRG to identify and support.
- sg is very privileged in pd in teachers
- financial difference among 3 sch
- gender specific activities

Similarities
- starlight in preschool. Using big books in sch 3
- classroom routines to settle. In stp - positive classroom
- music pedagogy at its basic
- math n science not at the uppermost thought but language to bridge the communication. Like overseas children in international schools so focus on Lang. More like profit driven. In sch3, it's just to meet the basic needs. What they are learning on ABC phonics at grade 5/6 which is learnt at p1 in sg.

MKs
- Moe has identified that foundation in education is important in early years
- to close the social divide. With private kindergarten and government
- that will b open competition
- sparks certification]]> 2023-02-22 08:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2490796963 Paak Dang Restaurant https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2493310342 Reflections (Wahab, Irene. Karthick, Karen)

Learning from them
- Inclusive hiring policy
- Aspirational Tagline: Bigger, better, bolder
- Looking at the individual’s strengths rather than their weakness
- No efforts too much to support the disadvantaged
- Bringing reality into the classroom
- Including the practical relevance of outcomes as our assessment criteria
- Foregrounding values education

Challenges
- Also catering to the other end of the normal curve, the gifted: beginning with deeper understanding of this group of students for all teachers
- Mindset shift from equal treatment to equitable support
- Moving away from a templatised approach 
- Designing experiences that will cultivate desired values
- Grounds-up vs systems-level planning (Paak Dang vs BEAM)

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- Personal  satisfaction from common good (e.g., making lives of others meaningful)
- Task completion enhanced with better quality with others: meaningful collaboration
- Camaraderie: from strangers to a collaborative group working together 
- Teamwork - everyone working together 
- Passion - Live the dream!
- Impact of one person cannot be underestimated
- No odds are insurmountable 
- Having different personality types and working styles to strengthen the team
- No detail too small as all contributions make a real difference


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- Learning EL alongside other languages 
- Importance of reflections in deepening learning
- Continuing the friendship after the trip 
- Struggling together as a team has strengthened us
- Be patient when we see ‘errors’ being made; allow the learning experience

]]> 2023-02-24 01:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2493327238 Personal Reflections https://padlet.com/wahab_rahman/ojfupegx3md107wu/wish/2493339898 - Being patient and open to unfamiliar circumstances, and not jump too quickly to react
- TLP2 a good time to recharge from near burnout; thankful for the time out 
- Holding on to own philosophy: everyone making a difference in their own spheres of influence 
- Every ordinary interaction reveals extraordinary nuggets
- Being looked after well

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