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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Effectively Organize International Trips for K-12

Breaking Down Barriers: How to Effectively Organize International Trips for K-12. Turan Balik, Turkish Language Teacher Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School. Introduction. Middle Eastern Studies, B.A History, Minor; Rutgers University Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School;

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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Effectively Organize International Trips for K-12

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  1. Breaking Down Barriers: How to Effectively Organize International Trips for K-12 Turan Balik, Turkish Language Teacher Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School

  2. Introduction • Middle Eastern Studies, B.A History, Minor; Rutgers University • Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School; • Turkish Language Teacher • Character Ed. Teacher

  3. Turkish Proverb • Her yiğidin bir yoğurt yiyişi vardır! • Literal Translation: Every guy (yiğit = brave young man) has his own way of eating yogurt! • Figurative Translation: Everyone has their own way of doing things.

  4. Topics to Discuss • Benefits of International Trips (Brief Overview) • Planning Prior to Trip • Planning During Trip • Planning After Trip • Question and Answer Session (If time permits) 

  5. Benefits of International Trips • Academic Attainment – Short/Long Term • Cultural Development • Personal Growth • Career Impact – Long Term

  6. THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE TRIP Deciding on Trip Type (Shop Around) • Types of trips and Study Abroad programs • Short trip (10 days) or language camp (30 days) • School Approval • Cost Publicize your trip (Get the word out) • Syllabus, newsletter, school website, flyers • Building rapport with parents and students Selection Process (Who should go?) • Criteria Defined

  7. THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE TRIP Paperwork • Permission Slips (school), Waiver of Liability of Release Form • Student Contract (helpful) • Contact info cards (for students to wear) • Parental Consent (notarized, custody purposes)

  8. THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE TRIP • Paying for the trip • Passports • Visa(s) • Provide reading materials • Go over Etiquette, Customs & Gestures • Appropriate Attire • Travel Insurance (Good Idea)

  9. Travel.state.gov Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

  10. Orientation • Packing • Respecting Customs/Traditions • Buying gifts/spending  • Basic Phrases to learn/know • Identification Badge • Staying in Touch with loved ones • Going over the itinerary • Rules & Expectations

  11. Orientation continued… • Culture Shock • Sample camp schedule (classes, daily schedule, activities/programs)  • School/Housing/Safety/Food • Medication  • Fundraiser Activities 

  12. Turkish Culture Quiz – true or false • 1. In Turkey, putting your thumb between your first two fingers is considered to be a rude and insulting gesture. (Fig gesture)

  13. Turkish Culture Quiz • 2. The US gesture of wagging the head to indicate “no” means “I don’t understand.”

  14. Turkish Culture Quiz • 3. It is very common in Turkey to see two men or women holding hands or arm in arm at walking on the street.

  15. Turkish Culture Quiz • 4. During a business meal in Turkey, it is customary to share the bill.

  16. During the Trip • Take Photos • Designate 1 hour - Reflection • Teachable moments • Integrating language with culture (Make it real - interactive)

  17. After the Trip • Follow Up, Get together Party • Have students share their travel logs, souvenirs

  18. THANK YOU!

  19. Questions?

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