Teaching experiences in Thailand

2008/06/22-2008/08/08Zhang Lin, Lindy

MOEI Intensive English Camp 2008The Faculty of Social Sciences- HKU

Placement

Background

• Burmese government • Minority group (Karen State, Shan State) • Refugee Camp • Illegal citizens in Thailand

Orientation Week • June 22-27• Mae Sot

1st Segment • June 28- July 18• Chiang Mai

Shan State Nationality Youths (SSSNY)

• 30 students divided into 3 groups• AM: Teaching English• PM: Having class with students (human rights, democracy and environment)• Discussing the Sino-Burma relationship and

Chinese policies

Farewell Party • Three songs:1.Seasons in the sun2.Take me to your heart3.Goodbye Lindy

Goodbye Lindy 1. Separation time is so familiarAlthough don’t want to say

“Goodbye” We have to say goodbye now

“Goodbye” 2. We will meet againAnd we will sing the songs againIn one dayHope to say in the peaceful life

3. Goodbye LindyGood luck in your life Time is severing between usAlthough we happy with you 4. Recognized in hearts We won’t forget in life Wish you to have more

kindness Be a light in the darks

Travelling in Chiang Mai

• Doi Suthep & Phuping Palace• Elephant Camp

• Sunday Market• Night Zafari • Royal Flora• Chiang Mai Zoo

• Sam Kumphaen Hot Spring• Temples in old town • Doi Inthanon

2nd segment • July 19-August 8• Mae Sot

Anglican Language and Computer Centre (ALCC)

• 80 students in Class A & B• no electricity at night , no TV • only 7 computers

Tough life vs. happy life

• Old house • Top hill & muddy road• Don Dance

Travelling in Mae Sot

• Water Fall • Monkey Farm• Boarder

Conclusion

• Rewarding teaching job • Fantastic sceneries • Yummy food • Nice people

Miss Thailand