from :

http://www.thelearningcaravan.blogspot.sg/2012/08/taiwan-taipei-and-kaohsiung.html

11 days / 10 nights

6 – 16 October 2012

With accommodation: From TWD31700
Without accommodation: From TWD16800

We will visit Zhongshan Elementary School Affiliated Kindergarten, Boston Kindergarten, Living Water Childcare Center and I-shou International Kindergarten.  The focus of this study tour is to learn how these schools have successfully created a culture of active home-school partnership.

You would be invited to conduct a simple children activity at Boston Kindergarten.  Some suggestions include telling a story, demonstrating a simple art technique or conducting a science experiment.

A special puppet-making workshop has also been arranged during the stay in Kaohsiung.  You will learn how to make a special big-mouth puppet that you can use to inspire and motivate children in your classroom.

The study focus of the Taiwan study tour is on effective Home-School Partnership.  The study tour begins from and ends at Taipei, Taiwan.  Participants will benefit from guided visits to early-years centres, dialogue sessions with local educators and PD sessions.  The study tour package may also include twin or triple-share accommodation and sightseeing.  You will also learn how to make a special big-mouth puppet that you can use to inspire and motivate children in your classroom.  It does not include air travel to and from Taipei.

Group Leader: Alyna Nicholas
Alyna has over 20 years of professional experience in the early childhood field.  She has worked with children from 2 years – 12 years old in various learning settings.  She is currently a teacher with an international school in Singapore.


Places are still available for this study tour.  Please send us an email to thelearningcaravan@gmail.com to request for the enrolment form.

Maximum Group Size: 10

Study Tour Inclusions
Guided visits to early-years centres & resource centres ~ Group travel to host centres ~ Active dialogue with local educators and global travelers ~ Professional development sessions ~  Big-mouth puppet-making workshop (inclusive of materials) ~ International prepaid calling card ~ Group sightseeing ~ Twin or Triple-share accommodation (optional)

Study Tour Itinerary
6 Oct (Sat): Departure port - Taipei
Arrive in Taipei ~ Transfers to Taipei hotel ~ Free and easy ~ Briefing by group leader ~ Shilin Night Market

7 Oct (Sun): Taipei - Kaohsiung
Travel via high speed rail to Kaohsiung ~ Check into Kaohsiung hotel ~ Free & Easy ~ Dinner

8 Oct 12 (Mon): Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung
School Visit: Zhongshan Elementary School Affiliated Kindergarten ~ Lunch (participant’s own) ~ Xizihwan

9 Oct 12 (Tue): Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung
Class activity at host centre (Boston Kindergarten) ~ Sharing Session with local early-years educators ~ Rui Feng Night Market

10 Oct 12 (Wed): Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung
School Visit: Living Water Childcare Center ~ Lunch (participant’s own) ~ Tainan Tour: Yanping Street ~  Fort Zeelandia ~ Tait Stores ~ Fort Provintia (Chihkan Tower) Eternal Fortress ~ Confucius Temple ~ Tainan Snacks

11 Oct 12 (Thu): Kaohsiung - Kaohsiung
School Visit: I-Shou International Kindergarten ~ Buddha Memorial Hall ~ Lunch (participant’s own) ~ Meinong, a famous Hakka Village in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan originally inhabited by the Rukai aborigines. The village is famous for hand-painted oil paper umbrellas.

12 Oct 12 (Fri): Kaohsiung - Kaohsiung
Puppet Making Workshop ~ Design and make your own big-mouth puppet that you can use in your classroom.

13 Oct 12 (Sat): Kaohsiung – Taipei
Return to Taipei via high speed rail ~ Check into Taipei hotel ~ Free & Easy

14 Oct 12 (Sun): Half-day Wulai aboriginal village tour
Highlights: View the aboriginal tribesmen who once were the head hunters of Taiwan. Drive along scenic mountain road following aborigine and ride in unique push-car to the top of a deep ravine.  Watch an aboriginal song and dance performance.

15 Oct 12 (Mon): Taipei – Taipei
Free and Easy ~ Farewell dinner

16 Oct 12 (Tue): Check out ~ Airport transfers

Every attempt has been made to ensure that all of the information in this itinerary is correct at the time of printing. Century One Capital Enterprises Pte Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary and to adjust the tour