Bashundhara Community School (Teaching)

Brief description and main aims : The students in the community’s school have minimum English knowledge. The aim of the program is to provide strong English language abilities through a speaking environment so they can develop their English communication and writing skills.

Main Activities : Bashundhara Community English School is a Community school that offers schooling from nursery to fifth grade. The community has been providing financial support to pay for the teachers and other infrastructure needed by the school. The project is partially supported by the government .This school has 50 students with 7 staff members including the principal. -- Volunteer tasks : The volunteer will be teaching English, as prescribed by the schoo and l co-coordinatiion with a local English teacher. Volunteers will organize various learning extracurricular activities like, health and civic education, games, drawing, painting, sports, quiz contest, awareness raising activities in the community, debate, music class etc. -- Other Activities : -- • Play educational games with the kids • Develop activities according to the students needs, pritorizing listening and speaking classes. • Go hiking, make educational tours and other activities so the students can have real experiences in their learning pracice. • Be a role model. It is forbidden to smoke or drink in front of the students. • Teach extra english language classes for students if they eager to learn either after school or in holidays ,i.e. if the school is closed. Note: Volunteers should pay for outdoor activities: Above are sample activities where local host expects the help of volunteers.