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Eat, dance, laugh (and be sick) – our first weeks in Laos

09
Dec
2018
by Dilara Erdogan
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Arriving in a country which is a quarter of a planet away from our home, we were overwhelmed by the impressions we experienced. Practically, to start with, however, the most impressive feature was our packed schedule. For the first few … Read more

Activity time, All Posts, Intercultural Activities, Laos, Science laboratory, The Lao teachers

Lao “Activity Time” at school (& blog article no. 200!)

18
Mar
2018
by Fabian Stober
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Our time here is flying by. Every day is another adventure with different tasks and challenges to manage. It is very rewarding and a lot of fun to work with the teachers and the pupils. Additionally to the tandem-teacher program, … Read more

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, The Lao teachers

Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos

09
Dec
2017
by IMartin
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“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown)

Historical background

Halloween, an American holiday celebrated once a year on October 31, has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions, … Read more

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, Laos, Partnership

Global Handwashing Day 2017

03
Nov
2017
by IMartin
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Global Handwashing Day in Laos

Washing hands is a privilege that should be accessible for everyone. But not everywhere is it normal to wash your hands with soap or even at all. To counteract this hygienic problem the Global Handwashing … Read more

All Posts, First impressions, The Lao teachers

The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day

23
Oct
2017
by IMartin
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One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River, she saw a Ferris wheel and other attraction stalls being set up. This could only mean that everyone was getting … Read more

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, Laos

Two Lao weddings

18
Dec
2016
by IMartin
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Is there a better way to get to know the Lao spirit of trust, love, and intimate togetherness than being part of a traditional Lao wedding ceremony? We were the lucky ones who got that chance. There was a lot … Read more

Eat, dance, laugh (and be sick) – our first weeks in Laos

Lao “Activity Time” at school (& blog article no. 200!)

Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos

Historical background

Global Handwashing Day 2017

Global Handwashing Day in Laos

The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day

Two Lao weddings

University cooperation PH Karlsruhe and SKU Savannakhet

"Erasmus+ Mobility Programme" PH KA & 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

International Conference at LMU Munich (Germany): "Educating the Global Citizen"

Conference paper (Prof. Martin): "Decolonise your mind" - Action Research in-progress

Conference paper (Dr Weinmann, Dr Nielsen, Prof Martin): "Juggling Selves: Navigating Pre-service Teaching Experiences in Overseas Contexts"

Workshop: How to create worksheets

New "Global English(es)" class begins at PH