We have a unique THT event scheduled in Laos for March, 2010. Please read on.

Developing Connections
Lao Professors teaching in English Inservice training (Lao American College)
20-25 March 2010(Dates are Flexible!)
While the above dates are preferred the University is prepared to be flexible regarding dates (March 5-25) and expressions of interest are invited from all qualified members to work one on one as part of an intensive Professor teaching training program. Volunteers will spend one teaching day observing and socializing with a professor before choosing a theme to work on together and cooperatively plan lessons which will either be taught by the Lao Professor or team taught for the following day(s). Volunteers will be asked to give a minimum of two days to this program. Support with teachers teaching in the following content areas would definitely be welcome: World Cultures, World Geography, Environmental Studies, Global Challenges, Economics-Macro and Micro, Management, Accounting, ASEAN Relations, Effective Reading, History of English English for International Purposes, Writing Skills 1 and 2, Psychology, Business Communications and TOEFL Preparation.
We hope that following the program exchanges between students in Japan and students at LAC will be able to be set up over the internet and that meaningful relationships between teachers and students in Japan and teachers and students in Laos will develop. Laos is a sticky rice culture, the people stick together and once you are part of that circle trust is built and professional development can be fostered. Ginny Ostend the American Co-Founder of Lao American College has personally requested this program and is giving it her fullest support.

Curriculum Development
Inservice Teacher training for Lao Secondary School Teachers teaching their subject areas in English (Lao American College)
20-25 March 2010 (Dates are Flexible)
While the above dates are preferred the secondary school is prepared to be flexible regarding dates, (March 5-25). The Principal of Lao American Secondary school has requested that THT volunteers work with Lao Secondary School teachers teaching content studies in English. Volunteers will spend one day observing and socializing with their partner teacher before choosing a theme to work on together and cooperatively plan lessons which will either be taught by the Lao teacher or team taught over the following day(s). Volunteers will be asked to give a minimum of two days to this program. Currently Lao teachers in the secondary school need assistance with skills to teach all basic secondary school subjects in English and how to teach English. The curriculum is currently under review and assistance with giving directions to and developing professional teaching skills in all areas would be most welcome.

CONTACT
Expressions of interest containing a biographical statement, teaching experience and qualifications, and areas of professional interest should be sent to:
THTLaos [at] gmail.com

THT questions and comments should be addressed to Peter John Wanner at tht [at] jalt.org.

Lonely Planet - Laos

Lao-American College