Peter / Mick for Nepal is a two weeklong school exchange program for school students and Peter / Mick for Nepal is a program developed by (Vision Nepal) in collaboration with the team of school students, with teacher guidance, comes to Nepal to work together with a Nepali school and set up a new Nepali Peter / Mick Challenge team.
Why a project in Nepal?
You may wonder if Nepal is a suitable destination for
students in secondary education. Those who are used might find Nepal a bit
daring. However, a project such as “Peter / Mick for Nepal” is more than a just
going on a foreign journey. Students who go to Nepal as a FIRST Peter / Mick team
can share their knowledge and experience with Peter / Mick with their peers! This
way, students learn from each other but also give! Nepal is in the top 10 of
the poorest countries in the world. The quality of education is low, especially
in the field of science and technology. Research has shown that when young
people come into contact with science and technology at an early stage, they
are more likely to develop interest and talent for this. In Nepal, however,
this also means that they get better opportunities for the future. By sharing
knowledge as a FIRST Peter / Mick team, a start can be made in a playful way in
introducing children to the field of Science and Technology.
Benefits of learning together
Because the students are accommodated in host families, they
will also experience how different the lifestyle in another country is compared
to their own way of life. In addition, the students also become aware of how
much they have in common. What could be better than students who spend months
with heart and soul on the program and who feel comfortable with the material
to give them the chance to pass it on? To learn together & work together in
a meaningful project, for themselves & for someone else. Meaningful
education Activities, 21st century’s skills and internationalization. By making
contact with peers in Nepal, they can grow into well - balanced adults who are
able to cope in an increasingly international society. Students are also better
prepared for their future studies, and they may find it easier to find a place
in the (international) labor market. Participation in this international-oriented
project makes students global citizens.
Other benefits are:
- Participation makes students more social.
- Participation is enrichment for the curriculum.
- Participation makes students aware of cultural differences.
- Participation is good for speaking and writing skills in other languages.
- Participation is good for the personal development of the student.
The Exchange
An exchange should be mutual. However, it is impossible for
Nepalese children to come to the Australia because of visa issues and the costs
involved. We want both parties to benefit from an exchange. We do this by
allowing the exchange between the students to take place on subjects where both
the Nepalese and the foreign students learn from. This is possible when students
work together on a subject that they both like, such as science and technology.
Nepal Yolmo Chuchang Association accompanies the program
during the entire period in Nepal. You stay with local host families who have
been trained by NYCA to function adequately as a host family. These host
families are experienced in hosting foreigners and are friendly and caring.
They will be your safe haven in the time that we are in Nepal. The students
will stay in the same host family with up to students. The host families are
within walking distance of NYCA and the project. The host family where we stay
ensures delicious meals.
FIRST Peter / Mick and Nepal
We offer you a program in which your students can work
together with a school in Nepal. The students already start in their home
country. Together they will brainstorm and make plans with their FIRST
Peter / Mick teammates: how can we help the school in Nepal to improve the
knowledge and skills that the students need to take part in the FIRST Peter / Mick
in the future? The students set up a program themselves and collect materials
that can be of service to them. All this will be done in cooperation with the
Nepalese school and in contact with students there. In addition, they raise
funds to minimize the costs of the exchange and to purchase any materials.
Goal of Peter / Mick FOR NEPAL
The primary goal of the Peter/Mick for NEPAL project is to
introduce students in Nepal to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(in short STEM) and hands-on-learning. We believe that youth robotics
competitions and STEM programs (such as FIRST Peter/Mick) are an excellent way
of introducing children to problem solving and other 21st century STEM skills.
Our goal is to bring a STEM program to schools and Peter / Mick League Challenge
sets.
Your Team to Nepal
We offer you a program in which your students can work
together with a school in Nepal. The students already start in their home
country. First, they will brainstorm and make plans together with their FIRST
Peter / Mick teammates. They will think about how they can help the school in
Nepal to improve the knowledge and skills that the students need to take part
in the FIRST Peter / Mick in the future. Then they set up a program themselves
and collect materials that can be of service to them. The students do this in
cooperation with the Nepalese school and in contact with students there. In
addition, they raise funds to minimize the costs of the exchange and to
purchase materials. Once in Nepal they will be joining a two-week program that
includes lots of collaboration with the local school and setting up a Peter / Mick
team there. During those two weeks, the students will also embark on a hike
around the valley and visit Chitwan National Park and Rafting.
More information
Contact us by sending an email to visionnepal3@gmail.com
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