Workshop on 5 December 2017 – How to embed experiments in science lessons
There are many suggestions in the scientific literature about how to integrate experimenting into scientific teaching. In Germany an important
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Workshop on 16 November 2017 – How should we teach “Technical English” at Lao Vocational Colleges?
A sustainable English language education in our four Lao partner institutions is a crucial aim of the project “Teaching English
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Letters from Laos – “My ongoing education as an English teacher” by Ms Bounpheng Singhalath
“Hello again, I’m Bounpheng!” This is my second letter on this blog – you can find my first letter here.
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Letters from Laos – “My journey to Germany” by Khamsavay Gnommilavong
On September 6th, 2017, Mr Khamsavay Gnommilavong took up the position of the new “Acting Director” of the Lao-German Technical College
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Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos
“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown) Historical
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Teaching experiences in Laos
Two months have passed since I left Germany and said goodbye to my parents and friends for five months. A
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The origin of National Teachers’ Day in Laos – A journey into the past and a celebration in the present
Public holidays! For most people in the Western world, the deeper meaning of such a holiday is no longer present.
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Busy hands, busy brains – Hands-on science lessons at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School
The best way to activate children’s brains is by having them move their hands. Conducting experiments in science lessons and experiencing
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Global Handwashing Day 2017
Global Handwashing Day in Laos Washing hands is a privilege that should be accessible for everyone. But not everywhere is
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“From Laos with love”: How to work with your Lao partner – new series by guest author Beate Pinisch
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” (Heraclitus)
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The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day
One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River,
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Lao lunch with new friends
During our first week at Ban Sikeud primary school in September, Hanna and I (Jessica) were invited by the school’s
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