All Posts, Mopsies

A day in the life of… a “Mopsy”

16
Apr
2019
by Pauline Faix
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It is a Tuesday morning and we are on our way to school, as is five-year-old Anna, a pupil of Ban Sikeud Primary School, and all of her classmates. Thinking about this commonality of our days, we – Pauline … Read more

All Posts, Laos, Teaching experiences

Teaching camp songs – a journey from the USA to Laos

Teaching English can be hard sometimes – as a teacher you never want your pupils to become bored with the language. I have always been passionate about English and want to give the same excitement to the children I work … 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, 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

Activity time, All Posts, Global English, Workshops

“Singlish”: Learn fun songs, action rhymes, and games!

24
Sep
2017
by IMartin
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In preparation for the future Team V (and Team VI), who is (will be) in Laos to teach English this autumn/winter (in the coming spring), Prof. Martin organized two workshops called „Singlish“ this summer. These workshops were also attended by … Read more

Activity time, All Posts

Installing new language-learning clubs at Phang Heng Secondary School: “ABC Club” and “English Games Club”

22
Jul
2017
by IMartin
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Before we came to Laos we – Laura Jakob and Tanja Wintrich – had already discussed with our predecessors David and Anika from Team III what activities were offered for the pupils at Phang Heng Secondary School and how we … Read more

Live documentation

Recruitment and Training Programme

German-Lao Friendship Society

Coming up

Thu
12
Apr
2018
Tue
11
Apr
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
Fri
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)

A day in the life of… a “Mopsy”

Teaching camp songs – a journey from the USA to Laos

Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos

Historical background

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

“Singlish”: Learn fun songs, action rhymes, and games!

Installing new language-learning clubs at Phang Heng Secondary School: “ABC Club” and “English Games Club”

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)