2010 November 8-19 - CZECH REPUBLIC-POLAND TRIP

CZECH REPUBLIC-POLAND TRIP

November 8-19, 2010

1. Nov 8 (Mon) – travel to Čeladná, Czech Republic

2. N9 (Tues) – Beskedy Mountain Academy, Frydlant, Czech Republic:

·       Consultations with administrators

·       Meetings with students

·       Additional plans per director

3. N10 (Wed) – travel to Liberec, Czech Republic

4. N11 (Thurs) – J.A. Komenskeho School:

·       Consultation with director Tom Vagner

·       Teachers’ session – vision for Christian school education, lessons learned, encouragement

·       Additional plans per director

5. N12 (Fri) – travel to Zielona Gora, Poland

6. N13-15 – Solomon School:

a.       Teachers (four sessions, 90 minutes each):

1)      “The School in Which God is Well Pleased” (the essence of Christian education) Alan

2)      “Children of Power, Children of Mercy, and Classroom Management” Laci Demeter - English PPT, Polish PPT

3)      “Discipline in the Classroom and Effectiveness of Teaching”  Malinda

4)      “The Role of the Teacher in the Modern School - How to Keep the Joy of Teaching (and avoid burnout)”  Malinda and Alan

b.      Parents (one meeting, 60 minutes):  Laci - English PPT, Polish PPT

1)      “Practical Christian Principles at School and Home” (with particular emphasis on the following aspects):

a)      Building your child's proper self-image

b)      How to help children discover their identity

c)       How to deal with aggression and rebellion in children

c.       Church service, Sunday:  Alan and Laci - Word Outline EN

1)      “Biblical Mandate for Christian Education”

2)      “Discipline: Boundaries in the Lives of Students”

d.      School visit, Monday:

1)      10.00 – Meeting with board president  

2)      11.50-12.35 – Chapel for grades 0-3 (character) Malinda

3)      13.00-13.45 – Chapel for grades 4-6 (character)  Alan

7. N16 (Tues) – travel to Poznan, Poland:

8. N17 (Wed) – Podstawowa School:

·       First visit to this new member school

·       Consultation with director Jaroslav Pietrzak

·       Additional plans per director

9. N18 (Thurs) – travel to ‘Arka’ School, Wroclaw, Poland:

·       Consultation with director Zosia Lewendowska

·       Additional plans per director

10. N19 (Fri) – travel to Alberta Schweitzera School, Gliwice, Poland:

·       Visit new primary school

·       Meet with new primary school director

11. N19 (Fri) - Return to Budapest