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All our CAS programmes, including reflection, are designed to optimize the following 8 learning outcomes:
1. Engaged with issues of global importance
2. Considered the ethical implications of your action
3. Planned and initiated activities
4. Worked collaboratively with others
5. Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities
6. Developed new skills
7. Undertaken new challenges
8. Increased your awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
EduTour is a 3-step implementation concept whereby we plan our trip. This concept is implemented in our Interdisciplinary Programme to achieve a theme-based learning experience for students. We also utilize this concept to supplement our CAS Programme in order to enhance the cultural learning experience for students.
Step 1: Select destinations with world class heritage sites to arouse students’ curiosity in humanity learning.
Step 2: Extend learning to interdisciplinary themes by analyzing holistically the significance of each heritage site.
Step 3: Develop pedagogic materials and on-site experiential activities to ensure clear learning outcomes.
Step 1:
Heritage Site
Step 2a:
Site Analysis by Interdisciplinary Themes
Step 2b:
Learning Outcomes
Liberal studies: How to better preserve the Warriors?
Cultural appreciation: What is the concept of afterlife in ancient China? How was China's ancient technology in pottery making?
History: How does the Warriors reflect the prowess of Qin Dynasty, and the significance of China's unification?
Others...
Step 3: Pedagogic materials and on-site experiential activities to ensure clear learning outcomes
Other Experiential Learning Activities
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3. Group discussion & presentation
2. DIY Workshop
Developing Learning Themes in EduTour - example from Terracotta Warriors Museum
1. Answer checking & de-briefing
1. Exploring Journal (Taskbook)
2. Background Reading
3. Biography