Category Archives: Teacher interviews

An interview with Ms Bounpheng Singhalath – daughter, wife & mother, student, worker & teacher

02
May
2019
by Elisabeth Heinz
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After my arrival in Ban Sikeud on 21 February 2019, Pauline Faix, (Team VII), introduced to me Ms Bounpheng Singhalath,¹ my tandem-partner during my internship at the Ban Phang Heng primary school. The more time … Read more

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, Teacher interviews

Spotlight on intercultural encounters – an interview with Ms Mittaphone Sichampa and Ms Phovang Inthavong

04
Mar
2019
by Meike Weis
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Dear readers,

First of all, let me (re-)reintroduce two of my lovely tandem-teachers: Ms Mittaphone “Mit” Sichampa and Ms Phovang “Noy” Inthavong. “Re-“, because you might already know them as they were amongst the first teachers to join the … Read more

All Posts, Teacher interviews, The Lao teachers

Traditional Lao weaving – an interview with Ms Khamsee Thanbounhueang

15
Feb
2019
by Natalie Wickmann
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Before we came here, we read many of the articles on this blog to get a first impression of what we can expect from our journey to the Lao PDR. Besides many interesting articles on many different topics, especially the … Read more

All Posts, Teacher interviews, The Lao teachers

Karate Kid(s) – how Mr Sai ignites a spark for karate in his pupils

Coming to Laos, I was overcome with several impressions during the first weeks. There were a lot of new scents while riding down the street to the schools where I would be teaching for the next seven weeks. There were … Read more

All Posts, Laos, Teacher interviews, The Lao teachers

Letters from Laos – “Hello, Germany” by Akina Yadsadahuk

14
Mar
2018
by IMartin
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Hello, my name’s Mrs. Akina YADSADAHUK. I am twenty-six year old.

I was born in Watnak village, district Sisattanak but now I live in Xaysavang village, Xaythany district, Vientiane capital. I graduated from National University of Laos. I also have … Read more

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A wish for a better education – an interview with Mr Khamsing Nanthavongdouangsy

23
Feb
2018
by IMartin
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When I met Mr Khamsing Nanthavongdouangsy, the School Manager of Ban Phan Heng Primary and Secondary School and also Lao General Manager of the Angels for Children Foundation, for the very first time, I was delighted with his positive mindset … Read more

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Recruitment and Training Programme

German-Lao Friendship Society

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Apr
2018
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2028

University cooperation PH Karlsruhe and SKU Savannakhet
Joint research, teacher tandems, curriculum development, student and staff exchanges, conferences, seminars, and workshops
Fri
01
Jun
2018
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31
Jul
2020

"Erasmus+ Mobility Programme" PH Karlsruhe & SKU
2018-2020 University of Education Karlsruhe and University of Savannakhet exchange of staff & doctoral candidates
Mon
03
Sep
2018
Wed
31
Jul
2019

1st PH volunteer David Schrep works at SKU
University of Savannakhet
Tue
19
Feb
2019
Fri
05
Jul
2019

Team VIII works in Laos
Ban Sikeud, Ban Phang Heng & Vientiane
Mon
04
Mar
2019
Mon
30
Sep
2019

1st Training Mobility by SKU staff at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+): Mr Thaithanawanh Keokaisone & Mr Napha Khothphouthone
PH Karlsruhe
Wed
01
May
2019
Sun
30
Jun
2019

3rd Training Mobility by SKU staff at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+): Ms Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath
PH Karlsruhe
Mon
20
May
2019

"Representing Laos at NMUN in New York" (S. Ud-Din) & Sustainable Development Goals (J. Hoffmann)
4:15 - 5:45 p.m."Global English(es): Teaching English in Asia" (PH KA, 3.311)
Mon
27
May
2019

(1) Political, cultural: Multi-/Inter-/Trans-/Pluri-/Hyperculturality & Cultural dimensions of language teaching (T. Kadic); Global Citizenship Education (J. Schreiber); Global English(es), International English (L. Hanson)
4:15 - 5:45 p.m."Global English(es): Teaching English in Asia" (PH KA, 3.311)
Mon
03
Jun
2019

(2) Linguistic, economic: English as Lingua Franca in Asia (L. Ibele); ELT in Asia as a (multi-billion) business (J. Lafia); Native speakers in ELT in Asia/The "automatised school" (C. Birk)
4:15 - 5:45 p.m."Global English(es): Teaching English in Asia" (PH KA, 3.311)
Mon
10
Jun
2019

(3) Linguistic, cultural: Culture shock and counter-culture shock (M. Hofstetter); Classroom realities (N. Staufer); Stereotypes, prejudices, preconceptions (S. Vogel)
4:15 - 5:45 p.m."Global English(es): Teaching English in Asia" (PH KA, 3.311)

An interview with Ms Bounpheng Singhalath – daughter, wife & mother, student, worker & teacher

Spotlight on intercultural encounters – an interview with Ms Mittaphone Sichampa and Ms Phovang Inthavong

Traditional Lao weaving – an interview with Ms Khamsee Thanbounhueang

Karate Kid(s) – how Mr Sai ignites a spark for karate in his pupils

Letters from Laos – “Hello, Germany” by Akina Yadsadahuk

A wish for a better education – an interview with Mr Khamsing Nanthavongdouangsy

University cooperation PH Karlsruhe and SKU Savannakhet

"Erasmus+ Mobility Programme" PH Karlsruhe & SKU

1st PH volunteer David Schrep works at SKU

Team VIII works in Laos

1st Training Mobility by SKU staff at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+): Mr Thaithanawanh Keokaisone & Mr Napha Khothphouthone

3rd Training Mobility by SKU staff at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+): Ms Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath

"Representing Laos at NMUN in New York" (S. Ud-Din) & Sustainable Development Goals (J. Hoffmann)

(1) Political, cultural: Multi-/Inter-/Trans-/Pluri-/Hyperculturality & Cultural dimensions of language teaching (T. Kadic); Global Citizenship Education (J. Schreiber); Global English(es), International English (L. Hanson)

(2) Linguistic, economic: English as Lingua Franca in Asia (L. Ibele); ELT in Asia as a (multi-billion) business (J. Lafia); Native speakers in ELT in Asia/The "automatised school" (C. Birk)

(3) Linguistic, cultural: Culture shock and counter-culture shock (M. Hofstetter); Classroom realities (N. Staufer); Stereotypes, prejudices, preconceptions (S. Vogel)