Four vibrant virtual exchange sessions with a high school in Okinawa via Zoom, where we delved into the intricacies of each other's school life, marveled at the captivating beauty of Taichung and Okinawa, and explored the fascinating world of traditional musical instruments.
Crafting cherished memories at KMJH
and in Taichung through engaging hands-on activities and the warm hospitality
of host families
After a four-year hiatus due to COVID, our exchange visits were put on hold. However, we maintained our partnership through virtual means such as video calls, cultural boxes, and Padlet posts. The much-awaited and highly anticipated visit became a reality thanks to the dedicated efforts of various individuals, including my counterpart Jungran, Academic Director Amy, and subject as well as English teachers who crafted engaging classes. Additionally, host family parents and students played a crucial role in ensuring a memorable experience for our Korean visitors.
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How can we effectively introduce passive voice and discuss gender stereotypes with 9th graders only in English? Don't worry! With engaging activity ideas, handy visual aids, and a well-prepared script for each activity, you'll be all set in no time.
Lesson planning and delivery with the Global Competence and Sustainable Development Goals, exchanging collaboration project ideas through a school visit, exploring the mix of old and new of Taichung
Integrating
Global Competence and Sustainable Development Goals
Through the Taiwan-California Classroom Connect program, we embarked on an intercultural journey, collaborating with Blue Lake Union Elementary students from Humboldt County throughout the 2022-2023 school year. This initiative not only showcased Taiwan's captivating beauty but also deepened our understanding of each other's cultures.
We concluded this semester's International Cultural Exchange (ICE) program on a high note with a series of four video conferencing sessions and a fun-filled milkshake party.
