Guilin Service Learning Trip 桂林服務學習之旅
Nicole Cai (sanicolecai@ust.hk)
桂林位於廣西壯族自治區，以「桂林山水甲天下」享譽全國。當地的山水乃寶貴天然資源，而隨著經濟進一步發展，不同工業及服務業陸續在桂林設廠和發展，為當地創造就業機會，也吸引了大量農民工進城打工，為照顧子女，他們常舉家遷入城市生活。
然而，這些農民工子女因無戶口，只能入讀當地的私立小學。楊元龍基金會了解到這情況，決定支援這些專收農民工子女的小學，為學生提供更全面優質的教育經歷。此外，基金會亦希望透過實地教學，把可持續發展的概念傳授給學生，從小培養他們保護環境的意識。為實踐及發揚這理念，科大侍學行將於2023年11月與基金會首次合辦學習營，傳達可持續發展理念、激發和提高這批小學生對創新和環保的關注，共創可持續未來。
我們現招募義工參與桂林服務學習之旅，為來自桂林市建安小學約一百名年齡在9至11歲之間的學生舉行一星期的互動課堂，用趣味的方式傳遞新知識，激發學生學習的熱情，讓他們了解更廣闊的世界。我們亦會參觀溢達集團成立的桂林市「十如──溢達可持續發展園林」，該園林旨在實踐可持續生產模式並推動企業智能化轉型，同學們可以親身體驗製造業如何與大自然和諧共存。
參加者將有機會：
- 透過工作坊及教學活動了解當地兒童的情況、面對的困難及需要
- 透過設計及帶領不同主題的活動，讓小孩走出課室學習，激發孩子們的創新力
- 透過自我反思與個人成長來豐富自己的經歷
- 在學習服務之旅的過程中分享個人經驗，在科大宣揚關愛的心
Since 2007, the Y.L. Yang Foundation has implemented learning camps in rural areas in China, providing opportunities for primary school students to learn and receive tutoring. The initiative integrates talents, resources, and education to enhance local educational infrastructure and promote the development of future generations. In November 2023, HKUST Connect will collaborate with the foundation to organize a learning camp for students in Jian-An Primary School, located in Guilin city. During the trip in January 2024, volunteers will organize a variety of workshops to stimulate students' interest in innovation and environmental protection, collectively creating a sustainable future.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the service trip to teach approximately 100 P4-P5 students, for a one-week program. You will deliver new knowledge through enjoyable and interactive classrooms, stimulate students' enthusiasm for learning, and broaden your understanding of the world.
You will be able to:
- Understand the circumstances, challenges, and needs of local children through workshops and teaching activities
- Foster children's innovation by designing and leading various themed activities that encourage learning beyond the classroom
- Accelerate personal growth through self-reflection
- Share your experiences during and after the service trip to spread a caring message within the HKUST campus
