6th day in Taipei (29.11.09)

Wake up very early in the morning, it was the day of Conference On Global Learning.
Dress up formally with blazer in my hand as the weather is getting colder.
First, we were listening attentively to the welcoming addresses by Tsong Ming Lin, the Political Deputy Minister of Education in Taiwan and Olga Stanojlovic from the director schools in Education of British Council.
Then, we were presented with the presentation on developing global citizens through International School Award (ISA) by Sally Lees. The presentation was likely with the workshop we attended the day before.
After that, proceeding with Datin Evelyn Ritikos' presentation on developing global citizens.It was about how our schools hold the BCCC programme in Malaysia successfully in Malaysia supported with the photos taken throughout the activities. Datin showed the statistic of performance of schools according to the states in Malaysia.
Next, it was the Thai team to present their on the BCCC programme in school. They had video conference with their cluster in the conjunction of the festival Loy Katong in Vietnam. They put a lot of effort as the school had prepared it for two months.
After lunch, teachers were heading to the students' expo. There were 6 booths according to themes altogether. Teachers enjoyed visiting the booths and listening to the students' explanation on what they had done during the two days in the provinces.Teachers also had the chance on voting the best booth.
After that, the winner students presented their work. Two students presented their power point and they got great applause from the floor. Their presentations were amazing as they touched the audience's heart truly. Then, it was followed by the poem and study of global citizens. In the nutshell, the winner students were deserved to win the prizes.
After 15mins break, Panel discussion with key education contacts from UK, EA and Taiwan was held. It was between the administrators and the teachers involved. It was an interesting one as it allowed them to share ideas. Then, very quickly followed by Panel discussion with key education contacts and teachers and selected student representatives from UK, Vietnam and Taiwan. It was too an interesting one because the questions from the students were interesting.
The students like the topic of citizen so much as well as connecting classrooms as they want for more. The teachers suggested that it should be the topic of citizenship should be embed into all the subjects as well as to be brought outside the classroom. The Taiwan student on the other hand suggested that they want more global issues to be reported as the government emphasized on the local news. The UK student wanted more funding as they enjoyed the activities like they had in Taiwan. Teacher from UK suggested that we have to be reality as that activity cannot be carried out weekly as the money constraint. Connecting Classrooms is more effectively by using the technology we have now which is connecting online. Lastly, the students voiced out that the enjoyed making friends with other countries and they will surely share with their friends back hometown on what they have done in Taiwan.
The day of conference ended at 430 as the bus will be fetching all to the Grand Hotel for Gala Dinner starting at 530 in the evening. We enjoyed our dinner there and we were entertained by the students' performance. Before the dinner began, all of us managed to snap photos with all our new friends. Everybody seem to enjoy the night very much. Tears were shed as it was the last day of students and teachers could get together before going home the next day.

5th day in Taipei (28.11.09)

28^th of Nov 2009

Venue: Taipei City, Chientan Youth Centre

Weather: Cold

It was getting cold in Taipei. We joined four workshops today.They were very fascinating and managed to learn a lot from every workshop.

The first workshop was conducted by Sally Lees, the principal of Dover Grammar School for Boys. It was about the curriculum design and integrated approach to learning. The principal introduce her school to us. The school focus on the International Dimension, enterprise and challenge. Inetrnational dimension is about connecting to the outside world. Besides, Enterprise is about letting the students to start business. Challenge on the other hand tells us about students are alowed to make mistake.

Next, the second workshop started at 1045. It was Effectively transforming traditional classrooms into 21^st century classrooms and conducted by Michael Leung. He showed us the advance technology that can be used in the classrooms. He taught us how to use the active board and it was very interesting. Every particpant wished to have one to replace the white board and blackboard that has been used for ages.

The third workshop was after lunch. It was Innovative use of ICT for joint curriculum projects. By having very basic ICT knowledge, the speakers showed us how we can get connected with the outside world and knowing what happened in the world. The speakers also suggested some of the issues that can be discussed with the students online. It was a creative workshop.

The last workshop was conducted by four representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam as well as Thailand. They gave talk on how BCCC was held in the school. They were such exposure and sharing of each country how it was held successfully. I think the Thai with Miri with UK was having a successful one because they managed to have video conference at the same time when they were having the festival of Loy Katong.

After that, all of the Malaysian Teachers except two went to the 101 Tower. We walked and taking LRT to the Taipei City Hall in order to get to the Tower. It was drizzling. To get to the 89^th floor, we had to pay nt 400 (approximately RM40) and the view from there was breath taking. Before heading home, we packed McDonald since we were late to go back.

After resting and dinner, the students practise on the next day Gala dinner performance.

4th day in Taipei (27.11.09)

We worked indoor the whole day of 27th

Once, we reached the school of sinjhuang junior high, as usual we were screening for our temperature.

The school band welcomed us with 3 very nice songs

then we headed to the library on the second floor.

We listened to the welcoming speech attentively by the principal and the local authorities.

Then we enjoyed the performance by the violin players.

We were given workbook each of everyone.

Then, we were taught the history and how to write calligraphy.

The best part is making solar powered car.

I was so enjoyed with the process of making it.

Then, we head to the school compound for car racing.

Haha. The teachers were more excited than the students.

After that, we did some Chinese traditional art； paper cutting.

Since time constraint, the other group teachers and students was doing chinese traditional handcraft; bead.

During the lunch time, food was extremely good especially the eel.

Students from all over the countries were friendly.

After waving goodbye, we boarded the bus and back to Chientan youth centre.

Hui Bing and I went to the 市林night market

We tried interesting food in the nite market.

And then, i have sore throat.

more to be continue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hi....from Chengde Junior High School (26th Nov 2009)

We wake up early today

had our breakfast, then got on the bus...

We were heading to Chengde Junior High School in Tamshui.

It is a big school.

The school Principal,teachers and students welcomed us warmly.

They had temperature screening on us.

Then we were led to to the conference hall

There, we were give briefing about the schedule as well as the performance by the students.

And i got a "prize" because i cud say out the name of the school Principal. "chen hao nan"

Then, we started our "day" in Tamshui as we left the school.

First, we went to the Fishermen's Wharf...

1. We had group photos under scorching sun.

2. Then we went across the lover's bridge.

3. Then we witnessed the solar board that support or generate all the supply of lighting there.

Then, we went to Fort San Domingo.

1. We looked at the flags...there are seven countries involved in the building and conservation of it.spanish, Dutch, British, Australia, Japan, America and lastly Taiwan.

2. And i got a prize again cos i cud tell why the vases are green in color ( cos it symbolize jade)
i m so clever.

3. We are brought ard the fort by a guide.

4. We had 9 different stamps in the fort

5. We bought souvenir: wooden postcards and postcard.

Then, we had wonderful lunch back in chengde junior high school.
there are varieties of the nicest food.

After filling our stomach, we went to Taipei County Sustainable Development Edu. Centre and Waziwei.

1. We got to see different species of crabs and mudskeeper and green pencil plants.

Next, We walk to the Bali Port as we were going to board the ferry round the Tamshui and to the old street.

Old street there is like petaling street, there were selling plenty foods like stinky tofu, deep fried squids, iron eggs which is very special there and fish crisp.

After exhausting of walking round the old street, we were brought to a 5 star restaurant to have our luxurios dinner there.

I wud give it above good. 5 star but we cun finish the food.

at 930, we headed back to our hotel.

will be continue tomorrow>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2nd day in Taipei (25.11.09)

wake up at 7.30..

getting myself ready, when my room mate opened the curtain..

i found out tat i can see 101 tower from the window

from the view,it was hazy out there

then, we had breakfast in the chientan youth centre

then, Hui Bing and I were heading to 7 eleven nearby to have a look

i bought hello kitty sweets for my nieces

ya, i also bought some postcards fr the souvenir shop

then after i post the postcard back to my home in Kuantan, Malaysia

in Taipei, checkout time is at 1000.

after pass the key to the receptionist, we were each given lunch box.

at 1230, we separated into different provinces.

some were going to kaoshiung, tainan, hualien, changhua and remained in taipei city.

my school which has chosen the theme of tomorrow's world wud head to taipei county.

we were so excited cos we are going to Fullon Hot Spring resort..

seeing the hot spring...it thrilled me tat i might be having spa there..

out of the expected, we checked in to a 4 star hotel, Regalees hotel in tamsui.

We had our dinner here in de hotel...we had seafood spaghetti and i rate it below average.

We had a walk after the dinner.

We went to a few blocks nearby...checking on the shops.

We actually found that there are many bikes in Taipei.

We bought some tiny bits and we had early rest that night.


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>will be continue

First night in Taipei

After waking very early in the morning at 430.

leaving home at 515am to the Kuantan Airport

Arriving KL at 7.20am after taking the 650 flight.

Then, rushed i went to Burger King to have something light as my breakfast.

Then, meeting the teachers and students all over the Malaysia and officers from the British Council.

Then, we proceeded to check in at the counter after the itineraries to HK and connecting to Taipei.

Then, it was time for 24 of us to take the Aerotrain to the boarding hall.

With my congkak and backpack, it was hurting my shoulder.

Plane departed at 1345

i spent 4hrs at the plane watching "UP".

the meal (sweet sour fish and cabbage with rice ) provided was nice but bit salty.

and end up i was thirsting for water after i got down from the plane.

This part when we were going to connecting flight was like a scene in amazing race.

We were clueless as staff were giving blur information.

We were up and down and making u turns....

finally we got on the Aero train and almost reaching the boarding hall

again we were misled by the staff there.

As soon as i board the plane, i requested the stewardess for plain water.

after one hr and 15 mins, finally we reached tao yuan airport in Taipei.

After sometime, we got on a double decker to chientan youth centre, reaching at 1045am

had some light supper n off we headed to our room for rest and sleep.

Tomorrow will be another day as the conference starts and teachers and students are going to different provinces.