KOMTEP WEEK 1: 5TH SEPTEMBER 2018

Sun had just risen above the horizon. Korean Air that had departed at 11.55pm from Malaysia had touched Korean soil at 6.30 am. Our hearts jumped as “The First Day in KOMTEP” is finally here. Great expectations and adventure lie ahead. There were smiles across our faces, Suhaimi, Farid, Parthiban, Hafiz, Saif, Ibrahim, Tracy, Alia, Lina and Michelle, accompanied by BPG officer, Miss Noraini and JPN Penang officer, Mr Akmal.

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We saw a Korean Robot at Incheon Airport.

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Miss Hyun Ju Bae and Miss ,Apceiu officer had fetched us  at the airport. She was very warm and welcoming.

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Then, we were brought to our hotel, Courtyard by Mariott Seoul, Yeongdeungpo.Miss Kim brought us to Hansik Olbaan Restaurant in Time Square mall for a buffet lunch.

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Our first week orientation began. We were brought to APCEIU building. We registered and were given handbooks. We were introduced to the officers in charge of this week, which are Ms. Eom Jeong Min, Ms. Bae Hyun Joo, Ms Hong Sol, Mr Hong Sung Hwan, Ms. Kim JI,  Ms Kim Hieun, Ms Choi Minyoung and MS lee Danbi.

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First,we registered in Network for School and Teachers (NEST) website. This will be used to submit our Bi-weekly Report and lesson report. We carried out a survey about our current perception on teaching before we go to our respective schools.

Then, APCEIU managed our sim card and opening our bank accounts.

Then we had an ice breaking session where we introduce our selves and mingled with other people. Everyone responded that they were excited and looking forward to go through the programme. We were expressed how grateful we were as the APCEIU officers were very warm and welcoming.

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Then, we had a briefing on “Introduction to GCED and APCEIU” given by MS. Eom Jiong Min. The purpose of this program mme os to exchange ideas, methodologies and knowledge. GCED is Global Education  To have mutual understanding on Asia and Asia. All teachers are advised to be adaptive and flexible in the new modern environment. Educators are linked to one another. Hence, we have to prepare the next generation for global education. We were introduced to Sustainable Development Goals (achieved by 2030) and our focus is the 4^th goal, that is equity and sustainability in education.

Hence, education is a global agenda.

So, exchange programme is to find similarities and issues and always remind ourselves why we do this. 

4th Goal: 

4.7 ... promotion of culture of peace and non-violance, global citizenship and appreciaiton of cultural diversity and of culture's contribution to sustainable development. 

We are global educators.  

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After that, the APCEIU officer brough for dinner. We had Thai food. It was delicious.

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Then, we practiced our traditional dance performance for almost 4 hours, leaded by our talented choreographers, Lina, Tracy and Parthiban. It was tiring but were determined to make the whole performances looking excellent.

Our first day adventure ended with the dance practice as our final group activity. We are looking forward for tomorrow’s session for more input and other activities for more global sharing. 

Written by,
Alia Nur Dodgson