prem center visiting schools programs
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
PREM CENTER PROGRAMS
• Visiting Schools Programs, Chiang Mai
• Barge Program: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
• Land based programs forest, marine + cultural sites around Thailand
• Camps and special events
![Page 2: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Staff
• International & Thai graduates based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
![Page 3: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
VSP vision & mission• Challenging students to be active Global Citizens
through exposure to unique educational experience
• Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of CM, the VSP provides a safe and stimulating residential community from which participants world-wide can explore the diverse learning environment of North Thailand. Our customized experiential programs, engage participants in cultural, environmental and personal development activities, community service, and outdoor adventure. These programs expose participants to global issues at a personal level, broadening perspectives to encourage sustainable living and social responsibility
![Page 4: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Our visitors
• Bangkok & Chiang Mai operations• Short stay: 3 – 5 days
Long stay: up to 8 weeks• More than 24 countries
Over 12000 students
![Page 5: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Educational Goals• Commitment to initiate change by starting with
themselves• Awareness of a world different from their own• Responsibility to change that which is within
their power• Empathy with those who are different and/or less
privileged• Skills for working in teams
![Page 6: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Educational Experiences• Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
Environmental Economic
Social
SUSTAINABILITY
![Page 7: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
FORRU - CMU
• FOrest Restoration Research Unit• Studying about the need to propagate
forests• Nursery skills: germination potting• Interpretive forest walks
![Page 8: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Farming techniques: old & new
• Rice farmingBuffalo village
• HydroponicsIntensive cultivation
• Terrace farmingVegetable crops
• Fish farm
![Page 9: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Conservation
• Elephant center & hospital Lampang• Deforestation & hiking around Chiang Mai
area• Local wisdom/rare plants
Queen Sirikit botanical gardens
![Page 10: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Energy
• Geothermal Hot Springs
• Hydroelectric Dam
• Solar Power
![Page 11: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Cross-cultural & interfaith awareness programs
• Arts – Dance – Music• Muay Thai Boxing• Handcraft activities• Food:Thai cooking class
Local marketsKhantoke Dinner
• Buddhism• Thai culture• Temple arts
![Page 12: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Hill tribes
![Page 13: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Outdoor Adventure programs
• Trekking• Rock climbing• Bamboo rafting• Mountain biking• White-water rafting• Camping
![Page 14: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Leadership & Teamwork Programs
• Working with Macdonald Associates Consultancy
• Team process• Work & well being• Team leadership• Team membership• Power & Authority• Values• Team cultures
![Page 15: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Community Service Programs
• Orphanages• Constructions of playgrounds, gardens,
painting• Work with local schools• Tree planting
![Page 16: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Fieldtrip programs
• Created to meet the needs of different study programs
IB GCSE AP
Geography
land useArt
Biology
biodiversity change with elevation
Environmental systems
riparian profiles
population counts
water quality testing
![Page 17: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Barge Program
“Working to engage individuals & communities to take active responsibility for environments”
![Page 18: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Community Living
• Barge crewCookingCleaningLogbookEntertainment
• Model of EarthAchieving by working together
![Page 19: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Perspective clients
• Thai schools
• International schools in Thailand
• Oversea schools & independent groups
![Page 20: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Education for Sustainability
• Hands on experiential environmental education
![Page 21: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Primary programs
• Rivers
• Habitats
• Communities
![Page 22: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Middle years programs
• Land use mapping
• Water quality monitoring
• Bio diversity
![Page 23: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Senior programs
• Investigating sustainability
• IB Coursework
• Mediation & conflict resolution
![Page 24: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Teacher training
• Ranger workshop
• MYP/PYP/IB Workshop
![Page 25: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Forest & Mountain programs
• Where rivers begin & flowUthaitaniChiang MaiKhao YaiMorjor jee
![Page 26: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Marine program
• Where rivers reach the seaRanongRayongKrabi
![Page 27: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Cultural sites; settlement patterns; the role of tourism
• Ban Chiang• Suphanburi• Kanchanaburi• Ayutthaya
![Page 28: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Other camps
• English through Environment programsEnglish camps Chiang Mai & Barge
• Summer Environment & Adventure camps
• Return to Roots
![Page 29: Prem Center Visiting Schools Programs](https://reader038.vdocuments.site/reader038/viewer/2022110118/55531520b4c90575768b4583/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Prem Center Programs• Provider of high quality education
programs contributing to UN decade for education for sustainability
• Providing the opportunity for student everywhere to grow as global citizens equipped to take their place in an ever challenging world