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2. What is Teach on the Beach? Teach on the Beach is a sustainable social enterpriseofembedded adventurous volunteers from the United States in theGhana education system throughpartnerships with government schools and our owninnovative after school programs. www.teachonthebeach.org

4. Created NewsHour in 2007

5. Based in Toledo, OHAlison Van Essendelft - Got Aaron off campus and teaching - Currently teaching in the Bronx - Foundation for our teaching efforts - Based in New York, NY www.teachonthebeach.org

7. Taught for 6 months in Ghana (‘09-’10)

8. Got a question? Call me.Noah Hebert - 6 years in online brand management - Currently at LSU Flores School of Business - Hasn’t been to Ghana yet - Our objective eye and ‘translator’ www.teachonthebeach.org

10. Focused on volunteer programs

11. Masters in Non-profit managementJacob Janin - Volunteer  Intern  Staffer - 2011 Summer Session Director - Plans to run Teach on the Beach Ghana soon so we can expand www.teachonthebeach.org

12. Vision www.teachonthebeach.org We believe education is the key to alleviating the poverty and corruption that often plagues the developing world. We envision children of developing countries empowered with creativity, compassion, and courage solving the biggest problems facing their communities and creating a peaceful and prosperous future.

13. Our Approach Everything is a learning experience Children need new people, places and things to better comprehend their world They are responsible for their country and their people “We are one” www.teachonthebeach.org

14. Who We Teach Ages 6-18, 50/50 Boys and Girls Students from across Ghana Provide room & board for highly motivated, impoverished youth Local Students who demonstrate a passion for learning Our Busua Beach community www.teachonthebeach.org

15. …On the Beach Busua Beach, Ghana www.teachonthebeach.org

16. Sustained by Volunteers We call it…edu-tourism. We offer low cost, flexible volunteer packages with a microcosm experience: Teach in our partner schools Mentor sponsored students Build community relationships Document and share experiences Pass the torch to the next volunteer Go to: http://teachonthebeach.org/travel www.teachonthebeach.org

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18. Volunteers Wanted Success of Teach on the Beach = Volunteer Mentors Weekly Volunteer duties include: 7am – 9pm every weekday 12 hours in the classroom 15 hours after school mentoring Saturday enrichment programs team sports, computer classes, reading club, etc. www.teachonthebeach.org

19. Intern with us and… Experience Ghana. Organize and lead an educational excursion to a historical or ecological site with sponsored students. Meet Global Citizens. King of the Western Region of Ghana , members of parliament such as the former Defense Minister, UN election observers, UNDP staffers on the ground, Peace Corps country directors, and more. Develop Programs and relationships so that the next intern can continue your work for the next and the next. www.teachonthebeach.org

20. Our Programs Busua Primary School Teaching is in short supply, we try to fulfill the demand Befriend, help and encourage teachers Lead students from school to after school programs After School We have story books, textbooks, computers, art supplies Volunteers teach our students to teach other students NewsHour We’re gonna need a bigger slide www.teachonthebeach.org

21. NewsHour Past Started in 2007 when Aaron Adler was working in an orphanage in the forest region of Ghana Aaron invited the older children in the orphanage to watch the news with him and other volunteers, and then asked them to talk about it To ensure participation, he had to create a safe, accepting, and casual environment i.e. Adults help steer the conversation, but don’t interject their opinions! www.teachonthebeach.org

22. NewsHour Present The safe environment helped the program grow and grab the interest of the children Today, many of the same students are still doing NewsHour daily, improving listening, note-taking, speaking and writing abilities NewsHour is now a weekly program at: Bishop Luers High School in Ft Wayne, IN Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI www.teachonthebeach.org

23. NewsHour Future NewsHour Worldwide! Young people talking to each other across the globe Sharing opinions on international news Informing each other about important local news Go to: http://teachonthebeach.org/newshour Facebook Group www.teachonthebeach.org

24. Let’s Start NewsHour! www.teachonthebeach.org

25. Benefits for Interns Acquire and improve important skills: Verbal communication & empathy Learn how to teach and manage change Understanding and adapting to a new culture Gain experience in international development Ground up approach Meaning/purpose of development How can it be done successfully What part does education play Build a cultural connection through cooperative learning, volunteers and students learn together www.teachonthebeach.org

26. Sponsored Students Striving for personal goals Academic Achievement Supporting the Program Serving the Community www.teachonthebeach.org

28. Mentoring our sponsored students

29. Collaborating with staff to assess our impact

30. Exploring ways to increase the penetration and reach of our programs

31. Piloting your own development initiative with our team of sponsored students

32. Collaborating with expats, Peace Corps volunteers, and other NGOs to help increase our impact.www.teachonthebeach.org

33. Mission Teach on the Beach serves to encourage learning and create a brighter future for the children of Ghana, their country and the World by: 1. Sponsoring a select group of disadvantaged students to become agents of change. 2. Bringing volunteers from diverse backgrounds to advise, mentor, and aide in providing a broad education. We work closely with local communities and schools to enhance the effectiveness of our sponsorship program, but ultimately our goal is for our students and volunteers to teach, mentor, and challenge their compatriots.. www.teachonthebeach.org

34. We are an educational support center providing local students with: International volunteer mentors Education sponsorships English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Computer enrichment programs Tutoring for youngest children in native tongue Community support by promoting educational goals with local, district and regional government Encourage in-class learning opportunities by placing volunteer teachers and providing supplies Who We Are www.teachonthebeach.org

35. Challenges We Face Local Schools Unorganized, overcrowded & poorly run Absent or rotating teachers Rote/mechanical learning in classroom Outdated or lack of materials Rigid standardized testing primary through senior secondary Cultural Issues Village life leads to Tunnel Vision Limited educational expectations www.teachonthebeach.org

36. Guiding Principles Understanding the dynamic relationship of people in interaction with their environments serves as the centerpiece of the curriculum. We strive to foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. www.teachonthebeach.org

37. Our Approach Everything is a learning experience Diverse experiences => Objective view on the world Support local schools with volunteers and supplies Sponsor students who excel in our after school programs High standards of performance Encourage them to be agents of change Keep kids learning until dinner time with interactive after school programs led by sponsored students and volunteers www.teachonthebeach.org

38. Our Curriculum Hybrid standards Ghana Education Service (GES) standards Teach on the Beach Standards Rigorous curriculum through real life application Non-traditional Driven by the children’s interests and abilities Absorb, manipulate, and apply learning NewsHour (video) Math approach Imported knowledge www.teachonthebeach.org

39. Our Programs NewsHour Summary with individual reaction, opinion, and reflection Connection with students around the world (Facebook group) Open discussion and debate on issues => open thought and discussion of each others ideas Primary and JSS After school Peer tutoring Volunteers teaching using our approach Provide learning materials to create new experiences www.teachonthebeach.org

40. Our Programs (cont’d) Weekend Computer Classes – provide computers, software, internet and guided exploration Current computer classes taught on chalkboard Sports & Games – American Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Board Games, Card Games etc. Team building, self confidence, problem solving skills Cultural expansion, connection to our visitors

41. What We Need Funding for Sponsorship Program Volunteers Community development Teachers Mentors (Big Brother/Sister) Computers & Satellite Internet Primary and Young Adult Books (English) Media (Software, Movies, Music) www.teachonthebeach.org

42. Volunteers Wanted Success of Teach on the Beach = Volunteer Mentors Volunteer duties include: Discipline & Determination: 7am – 9pm every weekday Teach 35 hours Monday to Friday 50/50 classroom aide and extra curricular programs Participate in Saturday enrichment programs team sports, computer classes, reading club, etc. Organize and lead an educational excursion to a historical or ecological site with Teach on the Beach sponsored students www.teachonthebeach.org

43. Benefits for Volunteer Acquire and improve important skills: Verbal communication & empathy Learn how to teach and manage change Understanding and adapting to a new culture Gain experience in international development Ground up approach Meaning/purpose of development How can it be done successfully What part does education play Build a cultural connection through cooperative learning, volunteers and students learn together www.teachonthebeach.org

44. Sarah Riczo 440.610.0141 sarah@teachonthebeach.org Contact: Aankit Patel: 917.834.1225 aankit@teachonthebeach.org www.teachonthebeach.org

45. Appendix 1:Weekday Schedule www.teachonthebeach.org

46. Appendix 2: Guiding Theories John Dewey, Educational Experience Bank Street Howard Gardner, The Theory of Multiple Intelligences ‘Why are the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria’ Utilize, manipulate, relay information or method Expectations are set by the children and then carried out by the children ‘The having of wonderful ideas’ – Eleanor Duckworth www.teachonthebeach.org