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Coffee, crafts and culture:
A learning exchange in Nicaragua
January, 2012San Ramon, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
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11 days in Nicaragua• 2012 exchange will include more time for reflection, and more
opportunities to experience life in San Ramon• Planned activities include:• Poetry workshops• Oral history• Coffee camps• And more
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Why a Learning exchange?
• We wanted to shift the model of “service” learning.
• Collaborative learning model evolved from discussions in Nicaragua.
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San RamonIn the heart of coffee country
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Communities
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Livelihoods
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El Chile | The survival of a El Chile | The survival of a traditional craft.traditional craft.
El Chile | The survival of a El Chile | The survival of a traditional craft.traditional craft.
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2011 LEARNING EXCHANGE
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2 days from our schedule • Wednesday 05 January, Coffee Camp La
Hermandad7:00 am Breakfast with host families.8:30 a.m. Meet at the office of Planting Hope to go to Coffee Camp Hermandad..12:00 am Lunch at the camp,together with the children.5:00 pm Return to San Ramon.6:00 pm Dinner with host families.7:00 pm Meeting with the group for discussion / reflection in the office of Planting Hope.
Thursday 06 January, and Matagalpa Ocalca Day7:00 am Breakfast with host families.8:00 a.m. Meet at the office - take the bus to visit Coffee Camp Ocalca.12:00 Lunch at Oasis , Matagalpa.2:00 pm Visit Sol Café.5:00 pm Return to San Ramon.6:00 pm Dinner with host families.7:00 pm Meet at the office – jewelry workshop and mural work.
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Homestays
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Modes of transit
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Activities
Coffee Camps
Livelhoods
Mural
Digital Arts/Crafts
Dialog and reflection
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Coffee camps
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The mural
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Dialog and reflection
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Digital arts
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Arts and crafts
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The final two days
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Lessons learned and changes• 9 days is not long enough• More time in San Ramon is needed• More time for dialog and reflection is desirable• More pre-trip interaction and inclusion in planning would be
useful
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Info• http://tecnicalearningexchange.wordpress.com• [email protected]