zhangjiajie 2014
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Zhangjiajie张家界
Zhangjiajie:Located in Hunan Province
I. Expanding Intercultural
Understanding
II. Experiential Learning
III. Making a Difference
IV. Personal Growth
The Four Pillars of China Alive at Shanghai American School
Pillar I: Expanding Intercultural Understanding
Tujia Minority Culture
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* Major regional ethnic group
* Interview and record oral history
* Share cultural forms of entertainment
Pillar I: Expanding Intercultural Understanding
Bamboo Weaving
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Pillar I: Expanding Intercultural Understanding
* Baskets and hats part of local costume
* Work with a local craftsperson to learn how to weave baskets
Identifying Values of a Culture
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Observe the surrounding environment, identify
effects of changes to landscape and infer what
the culture values.
Pillar I: Expanding Intercultural Understanding
Pillar II: Experiential Learning
Bamboo and the School
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After a visit to a local
primary school, identify a
need and determine how
bamboo (a natural
resource) could be used to
alleviate that need.
Pillar II: Experiential Learning
A Visit to the Local Market
* Walk to a nearby market
with local teachers and
students to purchase
produce for lunch at the
school
* Learn to haggle and shop
at the local market
Pillar II: Experiential Learning
Pillar III: Making a Difference
Yuan Jia Zhuang Primary School 袁家庄小学
* Collaborate and interact with local schoolchildren
* Determine the facility’s strengths and needs
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Pillar III: Making a Difference
Video Log & Daily Journals* Daily reflective opportunities
* Compare and contrast lives
with
that of the local community
* Communicate daily findings
and
each day’s experiences with
local
people and places
Pillar III: Making a Difference
Pillar IV: Personal Growth
Sketching and Watercolor
Pillar IV: Personal Growth
Sketching & watercolor
painting from nature will
expand upon the
students’ artistic skill
set.
Yellow Dragon Cave 黄龙洞
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A visit to the local karst cave exposes students
to stalagmites, stalactites, waterfalls and a
natural reservoir.
Pillar IV: Personal Growth
Physical Comfort Zones
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Opportunities for rafting, yoga and nature walks
provide first-time or rare experiences outside of daily
urban life in Shanghai.
Pillar IV: Personal Growth
Emotional and Geographical Comfort Zones
* Immersion in heights and nature challenges
* levels of comfort
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Pillar IV: Personal Growth
It’s going to be an adventure!