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Global Competence Development with AFS and Stanford University

Join AFS and Stanford University's CSET for a transformative experience in teacher training, focusing on enhancing global competence in students. Learn research-based strategies in a 5-day intensive program in Hong Kong. Explore life skills, international perspective, and youth development. Discover AFS one-year exchange programs and scholarships for local students. Partner with us to create a more interconnected world. Contact Thomas Wong at thomas.wong@afs.org for more information.

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Global Competence Development with AFS and Stanford University

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  1. Partnership withStanford University

  2. Background CSET = Center to Support Excellence in Teaching

  3. Stanford CSET Teacher Training • Open to all member schools • 10-14 June 2019 in HK • 5-Day Intensive Institute • 1-year virtual coaching • Aim: learn and apply ideas from the research base for learning, instruction, curriculum, and assessment • Fee to be confirmed

  4. Empowering youth around the world to develop global competence

  5. AFS in the world • Non-profit, volunteer-driven organization • 100-year history, from World War I • “American Field Service” • 60 countries and over 40,000 volunteers • Our mission: “To provide intercultural learning to create a more just and peaceful world”

  6. AFS in Hong Kong • 36 years of service in Hong Kong • Impacted 3500+ students, families, and teachers • Relationships with over 110 secondary schools • Dedicated staff of 9 people • Over 150 passionate volunteers

  7. AFS one-year program • Student lives abroad for full school-year • Lives with volunteer host family • Attends local school • Immerses in local culture • Each year with AFS… • ~100 HK students go abroad • ~50 foreign students come to HK

  8. Developing global competence • Empower youth development in global competence • A critical skill of increasing importance: • HK senior secondary students need to strengthen international perspective – Chinese University study in 2016 • “Put simply, schools must prepare students to be globally competent.” – Asia Society research report • PISA to include global competence measurement in 2018

  9. Developing life skills • Self-awareness • Empathy and interpersonal skills • Confidence and perseverance • How to define success for self

  10. Year Program 15 to 18.8 years old (9 – 10 months program) Asia HKD $95,400 Other Countries: HKD $113,400 includes: • Return flight tickets • Full Board • Tuition fee • Orientation Camps & Local Support • Medical Insurance

  11. AFS獎學金

  12. 《Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust’s Community Project Grant》 • 50 local students to participate on AFS’ overseas year exchange program from 2017 to 2020 • Each student may be awarded up to HKD $113,400 • For youth from low-income families and disadvantaged groups

  13. Partnership with schools • Sending: Hong Kong AFS student builds global understanding and strengthens character • Hosting: Foreign AFS student adds cultural diversity to learning environment

  14. Hosting-將全世界帶來學校 德國交換生 德國交換生 意大利交換生 匈牙利交換生

  15. Sending-帶學生走向全世界 匈牙利交換生 美國交換生 美國交換生 意大利交換生 美國交換生 美國交換生 法國交換生 美國交換生 阿根廷 交換生

  16. 學校應注意的事項 經驗分享 • Hosting • Sending

  17. Let’s partner for impact We are excited to build relationships with more secondary schools across Hong Kong Preference will be given to member schools of AHKCMS. Contact Person: Thomas Wong, Senior Program Directors Email : thomas.wong@afs.org

  18. AFS Intercultural Exchanges Hong Kong 8/F, Shun Feng International Centre 182 Queens Road East Wanchai, Hong Kong web: www.afs.hk

  19. Stanford CSET Teacher TrainingVideo • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Bu8_OtjqVA7_4_DS75z3fCc0X70dLAR/view

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