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SUBJECTS ON WHICH WE PROVIDE QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION
The area within and surrounding Ban Thaton is a microcosm of the present situation in Northern Thailand. Through the various academic studies we can provide, many interesting and important issues can be challenged in a unique, hands-on manner. The diverse range of jungle, rivers, urban developments, populations and agriculture in the local area provide an exciting environment in which to learn. A range of well designed 'work sheets', aimed at different age groups, have been designed for use in the various studies. Samples are available to you on request. Some of the topics we provide include:
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Field studies programmes on science, biology, economics and other subjects are available on request. For further information on these and other subjects, please contact tiger@loxinfo.co.th
Using experiential activities, we provide opportunities for students to gain self-confidence and learn the skills that are crucial to their development. They will learn how to work as a team, whilst developing their leadership, communication, role playing and problem solving skills. LEVEL 1: Icebreakers We offer, in a team building park environment, a wide range of excersises designed to let students from different backgrounds, social groups or nationalities, get to know each other. The excersises are designed to ensure the participants have fun. Example:
These activities build upon the skills gained at the 'icebreaker' level and begin to test the team via situations of intermediate difficulty. Often, leaders emerge during these activities as barriers have been removed. Example:
These are the most challenging activites and really bring out the best (and worst) in students. Roles are often secured within the team by this stage, but this does not mean that success is guaranteed. The activities require a high degree of decision making, brain storming and planning. Leadership qualities are tested to a great degree, whilst also allowing a great deal of enjoyment. Examples:
This activity is crucial if the team building and leadership training activities are to impact upon the lives of those involved. It is often upon organised reflection and analysis that students begin to understand what they have learnt and how team working can benefit them in the future. We highly recommend this activity as it provides an effective way of reflecting upon the days events. They can be held after each activity or each day, depending on what you see as suitable. We offer a range of activities that involve the local community. These activities are designed to give students the opportunity to spend time with those who are less fortunate than themselves. They also encourage students to gain a better understanding of those who lead very different lives to themselves and of the problems they face everyday. The range of community development projects availble at any given time will vary, and we are flexible in developing a project to suit your needs. MAE AI ORPHANAGE Students may visit the orphanage and assist in looking after the daily needs of the children, some of whom have AIDS or HIV, have lost their families to the virus or are homeless. Students may also visit the Mae Ai Old People's Home and assist in looking after the needs of the elderly.
Many of the hill tribe villages in the area, living at the higher altitudes, are without access to clean water. In numerous instances, water sources (permanent seeps/streams) within a radius of 2 – 3km of the village could be dammed, and the water piped into holding tanks constructed in the village by means of small diameter flexible piping. Students can be involved in various stages of the project, as dictated by thier available time.
Students may take part in minor construction projects providing basic infrastructural assistnace to projects such as a water system installation for the hill tribe villages or classrooms.
The Initiative involves bringing children from the local orphanage to participate in a 12-month schooling and training course where they will learn about organic farming (in our organic farm), handicrafts (in the custom-built workshops), hotel management and traditional Thai dance. They will live here and work on the project for 12 months and will leave with a wealth of knowledge. Student groups have the option of spending 2-3 days working on the farm and learning about the benefits of the initiative. The initiative is planned to be operational in April 2001.
Multi task research programmes for the Mae Ai Epidemiological Research Foundation can be arranged by us. The expeditions are open to 'senior level student groups' and 'individual adults' with an interest in geography, ethnographic, ecological, rural socio/economics and the human condition. Other interest subjects Thai food cooking classes through the Krua Maekok Thai Food Cooking School, traditional Thai massage courses, an introduction to basic meditation and Tai Chi instruction are available through the student centre. The Thai Cooking classes are completed in the specially designed teaching kitchen at the Maekok River Village Resort. A course can be designed that incorporates a range of traditional Thai and Northern Thai foods, and over a range of time periods. The Thai massage and meditation lessons are also held at the Maekok River Village Resort. Outdoor and Recreational Activities OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES We believe that students occasionally need a break from the rigours of 'pure' academic studies and therefore have developed a variety of activities for your students, which also allow them to develop different skills. Basic enjoyment
Survival Studies
These encourage the development of characteristics such as confidence and awareness. First Aid We provide a variety of first aid activities such as basic paramedics, life saving and rescue. Nature Studies Students may take part in nature walks and flora and fauna studies, which are both educational and enjoyable. These activities allow students to learn about the diverse flora and fauna within Northern Thailand whilse appreciating the mountain scenery of the border area.
Bamboo Man Challenge We can arrange a student version. The objective is to have students compete in a variety of outdoor skills sports and activities (e.g. swimming, abseiling and caving), so that they may enhance their enjoyment of the outdoors in a healthy, repsonsible and safe manner.
These facilties are available for students to enjoy in their free time. Sports
River Barge trips and elephant rides Students may travel down the Maekok River in one of our four custom built river barges. They may also go elephant trekking through the surrounding jungle.
Tours Full day or half day tours can be arranged to visit caves, hill tribes, handicraft markets and much more. 'Retail Therapy' For those who relax by shopping, the gift shop at the resort sells jewellery, clothes, Thai style notebooks, bags and much more.
Chiang Mai Facilities We also have sports facilities kindly made available to us by the World Pacific Sports Centre, the Grace International School and American Pacific International School. These include:
If you would like your students to take part in any of these, please inform us beforehand so that we can organise the use of the facilties for you.
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