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Rural China Education Foundation
Volunteer Teaching Program 2007
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline: March 15, 2007. Selections will be made on a rolling basis so please apply early.
The Rural China Education Foundation (RCEF) invites applications to its Volunteer Teaching Program 2007. Volunteers contribute to the quality of education in rural China by developing tailored curriculum and teaching summer classes to village children.
What: Teams of 4-8 volunteers spend two weeks teaching student-centered and interactive classes to primary and middle-school-aged village children. The classes are designed to inspire creativity, independent thinking, problem-solving skills, and joy in learning. Subjects include Art, Speaking Skills, Theater Games, Hands-on Science, Community Research, Health, Philosophy, Math, Special Classes, and Oral English. Volunteers take an active role in developing teaching materials and organizing classes in their respective villages. Volunteers will live in villagers’ home and have the opportunity to organize community-wide activities and undertake visits to their students’ homes.
Read about past teaching experiences at www.ruralchina.org.
When: July 15 - August 8, 2007 (tentative). All volunteers receive six days of training in Beijng prior to village teaching trips. During training, volunteers will hear from rural development experts and meet like-minded young volunteers from across China and abroad. Volunteers then separate into teams to teach in different villages for two weeks. Following the village trips, the volunteers reunite in Beijing for two days of evaluations.
Who: Applications from all countries are welcome. Applicants must:
• be fluent in conversational Mandarin (tested through a phone interview);
• hold a university degree or be working towards one;
• have experience in teaching or tutoring;
• have a basic understanding of, and interest in, the development of rural China;
• have about 4-5 hours/week to devote to online program preparation starting in April 2007. This will include readings, online discussions, and curriculum development. All preparations are done through online collaboration.
Cost: There are no program fees, but volunteers who come from outside Mainland China must cover their own airfare and miscellaneous in-country expenses, which are estimated at around USD 200. Financial aid is available for most volunteers from Mainland China. RCEF can provide references and support for admitted volunteers who apply for their own funding through other organizations.
How to Apply: The application form is online at www.ruralchina.org. Applicants should send their application and CV/resume to [EMAIL="recruiting@ruralchina.org"]recruiting@ruralchina.org[/EMAIL] no later than March 15, 2007, but selections will be made on a rolling basis so please apply early.
Selection Process:
First Round: Applicants will be screened based on the written application and CV. Second Round: Applicants will receive two or three phone or in-person interviews.
Accepted applicants will be notified on or before April 15. All accepted applicants must participate in subsequent online preparation activities, including reading, discussions, and curriculum development. These are estimated at 4-5 hours per week starting the week of April 15. RCEF reserves the right to remove volunteers who do not participate fully and consistently in the mandatory preparation activities.
About Us: RCEF is an international non-profit organization established in 2004 by a group of overseas Chinese young professionals. RCEF’s vision is to promote the life opportunities of young people in rural China and the socioeconomic development of their communities through education. Unlike many other organizations in this field, RCEF emphasizes the “software” of education: quality and relevance of teaching contents and methods. Volunteer Teaching Programs were held in 2005 and 2006, with 16 and 32 participants respectively, from seven countries in total. Reports and photos can be found on www.ruralchina.org.
Questions? Email [EMAIL="recruiting@ruralchina.org."]recruiting@ruralchina.org.[/EMAIL] |
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