THE MAEKOK RIVER VILLAGE RESORT
BAN THATON - CHIANG MAI PROVINCE - NORTHERN THAILAND

STUDENT CENTRE FOR NON-FORMAL
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1. - INTRODUCTION
1.0. Our aim
1.1. The location
1.2. The facilities
1.3. The management
1.4. Subjects currently available
1.5. Course instruction policy
1.6. Photo library

SECTION 2. - BREAKDOWN OF MODULE OUTLINES UNDER EACH SUBJECT
2.0. Introduction.
2.1. Paramedical - emergency care - module options.
2.2. Survival skills - module options.
2.3. Lifesaving techniques.
2.4. Environmental studies - module options.
2.5. Ethnic minority group studies - module options.
2.6. Bird Watching - module options.
2.7. Jungle flora & fauna - module options.
2.8. Map reading & orienteering - module options.
2.9. Canoeing - module options.
2.10. Team building exercises - module options.
2.11. Leadership training - module options.
2.12. Mountain biking - module options.
2.13. Basic auto mechanics - module options.
2.14. Thai cooking classes - module options
2.15. Community service - module options.
2.16. Physical education - module options.
2.17. Sports - module options.
2.18. Indoor games & activities - module options.
2.19. Off - road 4WD - module options.
2.20. Off - road motorcycling - module options.

SECTION 3. - DETAILED LESSON PLANS FOR EACH MODULE
3.0. Introduction.
3.1. Paramedical - emergency care - (6) modules.
3.2. Survival skills - (?) modules.
3.3. Lifesaving techniques - (?) modules
3.4. Environmental studies - (?) modules
3.5. Ethnic minority group studies - (?) modules.
3.6. Bird Watching - (?)
3.7. Jungle flora & fauna - (?) modules.
3.8. Map reading & orienteering - (?) modules.
3.9. Canoeing - (?) modules.
3.10. Team building exercises - (?) modules.
3.10.1. Leadership training - (?) modules.
3.11. Mountain biking - (?) modules.
3.12. Basic auto mechanics - (?) modules.
3.13. Thai cooking classes - (?) modules.
3.14. Community service - (?) modules.
3.15. Physical education - (?) modules.
3.16. Sports - (?) modules.
3.17. Indoor games & activities - (?) modules.
3.18. Off - road 4WD - (?) modules.
3.19. Off - road motorcycling - (?) modules.

SECTION 4. - DETAILED LECTURE PLANS FOR ALL MODULES.
4.0. Introduction - and sample only
(Full detailed tutorial restricted to in house instructor issue only)

SECTION 5. - SUPPORTING DETAILS.
5.0. Introduction.
5.1. Transport options to and from Ban Thaton.
5.2. Student centre accommodation - pricing.
5.3. Alternative accommodation - pricing.
5.4. Meal plan options.
5.5. Recommended equipment list for students.
5.6. Tours options and pricing - available to visiting groups.

MAEKOK RIVER VILLAGE RESORT - STUDENT CENTRE
NON-FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Ban Thaton, Chiang Mai, Thailand

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.0. OUR AIM

The aim of the STUDENT CENTRE at the MAEKOK RIVER VILLAGE RESORT is to provide an extensive range of non-formal educational programme packages inclusive of instruction, accommodation, meals and transport.

We offer you the educator the opportunity to custom design a programme to suit the needs of your particular group. You do this by selecting any number of specific 'modules' from those listed under a wide range of subject categories.

This allows you freedom of choice regarding subjects taught; it also allows you to determine the level and depth to which each subject is taught, and thereby the amount of time spent on teaching any subject.

Target Markets:

(a) schools
(b) corporate entities
(c) universities/academic institutions
(d) Individual middle management types wishing to add a leadership/teambuilding assessment to their resume.
(e) N.G.O's/ Boards of Commerce wishing to sponsor individuals on these courses to assess their suitability for relocation to sunrise industries.
(f) fathers/sons and mothers/daughters - rites of passage courses

1.1. THE LOCATION

The Student centre is set in the grounds of the Maekok River Village Resort which is located in the Thai-Burma border village of Ban Thaton. Ban Thaton is 175 kms (3 hours drive) north of Chiang Rai and 90 kms or app. 1 hour by road from Chiang Rai. It straddles the Maekok river as it exits the border mountains into the fertile plains of the Fang valley.

The village of Ban Thaton is actually two villages, the south bank being occupied by Thais, and the north bank village (renamed Ban Rom Tai - or, under the Thai umbrella) by the Shan or (Tai Yai) who have their own local administration, temple, culture and customs. The area is is densely populated by a wide variety of ethnic minority hill tribe groups who live side by side with the Jin Haw (ethnic Chinese) and the northern Thai in the harmony or rural life.

1.2. THE FACILITIES

A two-story building set in the grounds of the Maekok River Village Resort and housing up to 50 students (can be increased to 100 by using bunk beds) expanded in barrack room style accommodation on the ground (a total of 200 sq. metres subdivided into 1 to 3 sleeping areas as per client request). There are separate rooms for two teachers accompanying student groups, an office for use by the teachers and a baggage storage room. A block of 10 individual toilets and showers are located on the ground floor.

The second floor houses a meeting room, TV and recreation room/dining area, and laboratory.

The resort facilities such as swimming pool, gymnasium, herbal sauna bars and restaurants etc. are available to course participants.

1.3. THE MANAGEMENT

The Director of Studies is Mr. Bryan Massingham. He and his wife Rose, also a teacher (History), are shareholders in the Maekok River Village Resort project.
Bryan, an Oxford graduate, has attended the universities of London & Hong Kong.
He has been a Geography teacher for 20 years and is currently Head of Geography at the Island School - a renowned international school in Hong Kong.

During his time in Asia, he has developed a range of varied field studies in Hong Kong, China and Thailand. He has led numerous school educational trips to China, Nepal, India, Thailand, Russia, Canada, and Switzerland. He has published a number of well received textbooks, currently used widely in over 70% of Hong Kong schools.

The day to day management of the student centre is handled by Mr. Shane K. Beary of Track of the Tiger Co., Ltd. Track of the Tiger Co., Ltd., was formed in 1986 by Shane K Beary, an Irish national who grew up in Southern Africa. He served in the then Rhodesia Army for 7 years, first as a combat tracker and bushcraft / survival instructor for 'C' Squadron SAS, based on Lake Kariba, then as a clandestine operator and one of the founder members of the Selous Scouts regiment.

In 1975, he changed careers, becoming an 'oilfield diver'. He spent some 8 years employed on deep saturation diving projects in the North Sea oil fields (up to depths of 300 metres / 1000 ft) working on construction contracts that were pushing the limits of diving technology.

Arriving in Thailand in 1985, he surveyed the north looking for the right location to establish his long held dream of an adventure tour company with a unique approach. The vision went well beyond simply conducting tours from a city-based office to the establishment of a fully fledged 'adventure tour operation' with its own base - Maekok River Lodge - in the heart of the chosen operational area. Track of the Tiger Co. Ltd. Is recognised as the pioneer of 'soft adventure tours' in northern Thailand.

In 1998 he linked up with Bryan Massingham and Simon Hartog, chairman of the CAPE group (ex-salvage & deep sea diver) to establish the Maekok River Village Resort, and with it a purpose-built 'student centre'.

1.4. SUBJECTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

1. Paramedical - emergency care.
2. Survival skills.
3. Lifesaving techniques.
4. Environmental studies
5. Ethnic minority group studies
6. Bird watching.
7. Jungle flora & fauna.
8. Map reading & orienteering
9. Canoeing.
10. Team building exercises.
11. Leadership training.
12. Mountain biking.
13. Basic auto mechanics.
14. Thai cooking classes.
15. Community service options.
16. Physical education.
17. Sports.
18. Indoor games & activities.
19. Off-road - 4 wheel driving.
20. Off road - motorcycle riding.

1.5. COURSE INSTRUCTION POLICY
Where our in house instructors are suitably qualified to teach any given module on a chosen subject they will do so. Where they are not, we will bring in an outside expert on a contract basis, to either; instruct on the module, or to oversee instruction conducted by our staff.

1.6. PHOTO LIBRARY

INDIVIDUAL MODULES WITHIN THE SUBJECT CATEGORIES

The number of modules provided on a given subject will be dictated by the complexity of and the time taken to cover the topic in suitable depth.

INDIVIDUAL MODULES WITHIN THE SUBJECT CATEGORIES

The number of modules provided on a given subject will be dictated by the complexity of and the time taken to cover the topic in suitable depth.

INDIVIDUAL MODULES WITHIN THE SUBJECT CATEGORIES

The number of modules provided on a given subject will be dictated by the complexity of and the time taken to cover the topic in suitable depth.

INDIVIDUAL MODULES WITHIN THE SUBJECT CATEGORIES

The number of modules provided on a given subject will be dictated by the complexity of and the time taken to cover the topic in suitable depth.

Introduction here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Module 2.1.2

The second Topic entitled Emergency Situations, covers Medical and Environmental Emergencies; Correct procedures and care.
Also dealing with Emergency Childbirth in depth to give the participants an understanding of childbirth, the anatomy and related terms, and equip them to efficiently deal with the situation should it arise.
Upon Completion of this module Participants should be confident in their knowledge of several of these emergency situations and understand the following topics that are covered: Time
2 Hrs 2.1.2
· Disorders of the heart, symptoms and procedures to follow in response.
· Strokes: Their Causes and Emergency care; Diabetic states: Diabetic coma; Insulin shock, and Emergency care; Convulsive disorders such as epilepsy; Poisoning (ingested, inhaled, injected as well as snake bites); Burns; Emergencies due to heat and cold; Casualties of explosions; Electrical Hazards and Drowning emergencies.
All the above include the appropriate actions to take in case of the emergency.
· Emergency Childbirth: Anatomy and related terms; Preparation for Delivery; Normal delivery; Complications that can arise and how to deal with them; Emergency or abnormal deliveries; as well as being able to deal with other childbirth situations.

INSTRUCTION
One of our In house staff will instruct this module.

LOCATION
This module will be presented in one of the student facility lecture rooms.

PROCEDURE
Students will be required to participate in demonstrations of the various techniques. They will also be questioned throughout the lecture to ensure that they have assimilated the information correctly. (Active participation being considered the best learning tool)
Comprehensive illustrated lecture notes will be provided to all participants prior to commencing instruction of the module.

TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
o Overhead projector and pre-prepared transparencies.
o Ressusie-annie
o White board and markers.
o Student lecture chairs
o Lecture notes

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE
o Pens, pencils, notebooks.

COST PER PARTICIPANT
See MODULE rate sheet. (To be advised)

Module
2.1.3
This third Topic entitled Handling Sick or Injured patients, continues from the previous sections dealing with the correct procedures of care for handling sick or injured adult and child patients. Participants also learn what equipment and supplies they need for caring and the rescue of patients.
Upon Completion of this module Participants should be confident enough to be able to help considerable should the need arise or if there is a lack of anyone qualified be able to sufficiently deal with handling the sick or injured patient. The following topics are dealt with: Time
2 Hrs

· Selection of a movement technique.
Movement techniques and how they should be carried out, this includes the emergency one-man carry, and the emergency two-man carry.
· Lifting and moving devices.
· Extrication from wrecked vehicles; gaining access, rendering aid, disentanglement, preparation for removal and ultimately removal of the patient(s).
· Supplies needed for shock prevention, equipment for safeguarding personnel and patients, and light rescue equipment as well as other equipment needs for handling injured or sick patients. INSTRUCTION

One of our In house staff will instruct this module.

LOCATION

o This module will be presented in one of the student facility lecture rooms.

PROCEDURE

o Students will be required to participate in demonstrations of the various techniques. They will also be questioned throughout the lecture to ensure that they have assimilated the information correctly. (Active participation being considered the best learning tool)
o Comprehensive illustrated lecture notes will be provided to all participants prior to commencing instruction of the module.

TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

o Overhead projector and pre-prepared transparencies.
o Ressusie-annie
o White board and markers.
o Student lecture chairs
o Lecture notes

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE

o Pens, pencils, notebooks.

COST PER PARTICIPANT

o See MODULE rate sheet. (To be advised)

Module 2.1.4
The fourth module entitled Respiration and Resuscitation, deals with all the intricate details of respiration, what can go wrong and how to deal with it, including the correct procedures for administering C.P.R.
It also deals with how this emergency can arise, from respiratory tract blockages to cardiac arrest, or drowning.
Upon Completion of this module Participants should be confident enough to be able to help considerable should the need arise or if there is a lack of anyone qualified be able to sufficiently deal with handling victim and give basic yet lifesaving CPR. The following topics are dealt with: Time 2 Hrs

· The Respiratory System (R.S), the need for oxygen, airways and structures, and the process of breathing.
· Airway obstruction;
· Pulmonary Resuscitation (different techniques-mouth to mouth; Mouth to nose; different methods for children and adults)
· Techniques for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation such as CPR with one rescuer, with two rescuers and also deals with determining the effectiveness of your efforts.
· Complications of CPR are also studied. INSTRUCTION

One of our In house staff will instruct this module.

LOCATION

o This module will be presented in one of the student facility lecture rooms.

PROCEDURE

o Students will be required to participate in demonstrations of the various techniques. They will also be questioned throughout the lecture to ensure that they have assimilated the information correctly. (Active participation being considered the best learning tool)
o Comprehensive illustrated lecture notes will be provided to all participants prior to commencing instruction of the module.

TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

o Overhead projector and pre-prepared transparencies.
o Ressusie-annie
o White board and markers.
o Student lecture chairs
o Lecture notes

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE

o Pens, pencils, notebooks.

COST PER PARTICIPANT

o See MODULE rate sheet. (To be advised)

Module 2.1.5
The fifth module entitled Soft Tissue Injuries, not only deals with soft tissue injuries as the name implies, but also deals with wounds, bleeding injuries and the causes and care for shock.

Upon Completion of this module Participants should have a confident level of knowledge of the general principles of emergency care for internal and external wounds and soft tissue injuries and be able to help in an emergency situation dealing with such injuries. The following topics are dealt with: Time 2 Hrs

· The significance of Blood colour in evaluating injuries;
· Types of external and internal bleeding and methods of dealing with them.
· General principles of emergency care for open wounds;
· Methods of controlling internal bleeding;
· General principles of bandaging.
· Types and causes, signs and symptoms of shock; Emergency care for patients in shock.
· Detailed covering of soft tissue injuries which include injuries to the face, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen and genitalia.

INSTRUCTION

One of our In house staff will instruct this module.

LOCATION

o This module will be presented in one of the student facility lecture rooms.

PROCEDURE

o Students will be required to participate in demonstrations of the various techniques. They will also be questioned throughout the lecture to ensure that they have assimilated the information correctly. (Active participation being considered the best learning tool)
o Comprehensive illustrated lecture notes will be provided to all participants prior to commencing instruction of the module.

TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

o Overhead projector and pre-prepared transparencies.
o Ressusie-annie
o White board and markers.
o Student lecture chairs
o Lecture notes

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE

o Pens, pencils, notebooks.

COST PER PARTICIPANT

o See MODULE rate sheet. (To be advised)
Module 2.1.6 The sixth module entitled Injuries to the extremities. Delves into care for and injuries to the extremities . The second part to this module deals more specifically with injuries to the skull, brain, neck and spine.
Upon Completion of this module Participants should have a full understanding of all injuries to the extremities and how to deal with them, which includes covering the following topics : Time 2 Hrs

· The skeleton and its main divisions; bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage.
· Efficient care for injuries to the extremities and be able to administer that care.
· Causes and types of fractures and methods for dealing with them such as techniques of straightening angulated fractures and techniques for immobilisation.
· Complexities of the nervous system:
· Signs of skull fracture and effects of injuries to the brain.
· Evaluating patients with these injuries and understanding principles of emergency care for injuries to the skull and brain.
· Injuries to the neck and spine: Types and Effects. Principles of emergency care for spine and neck injuries.

INSTRUCTION

One of our In house staff will instruct this module.

LOCATION

o This module will be presented in one of the student facility lecture rooms.

PROCEDURE

o Students will be required to participate in demonstrations of the various techniques. They will also be questioned throughout the lecture to ensure that they have assimilated the information correctly. (Active participation being considered the best learning tool)
o Comprehensive illustrated lecture notes will be provided to all participants prior to commencing instruction of the module.

TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

o Overhead projector and pre-prepared transparencies.
o Ressusie-annie
o White board and markers.
o Student lecture chairs
o Lecture notes

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE

o Pens, pencils, notebooks.

COST PER PARTICIPANT

o See MODULE rate sheet. (To be advised)