Education Leadership Learning Exchange. Guangzhou, China March 15-28, 2014

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1 Education Leadership Learning Exchange Guangzhou, China March 15-28, 2014

2 Orientation Agenda I. Expectation of ELLE Participants II. III. IV. Review agenda Traveling in China Getting Ready for the Trip V. SCNU Introduction VI. VII. Additional Information Q&A

3 Expectations of ELLE Participants Full and active participation in daily activities Document and report learning that will benefit MNPS and personal professional growth Be a part of the team that designs and prepares for future learning exchanges Commit to being a host for the Chinese visit in the fall Be a part of the effort of advocating global learning

4 Review Agenda - overview (see handout for details) On Campus Lecture Series 3 lectures in two half-days Principal Forum 1 half-day School Site Visit 6 half-day visits Principal Shadowing 2 half-day visits Home Visits (evening meal) 2 meals With principal s family With host family from school Cultural Site Visits 2 days 3 scheduled visits 1 open afternoon

5 Travel in Guangzhou, China

Fast Facts about the City of Guangzhou Guǎngzhōu (Kwangchow/Canton), capital city of Guangdong Province 3 rd largest Chinese city, largest in Southern China Key national

6 Fast Facts about the City of Guangzhou Guǎngzhōu (Kwangchow/Canton), capital city of Guangdong Province 3 rd largest Chinese city, largest in Southern China Key national transportation hub and trading port Located on the Pearl River Delta area Had a population of million (2010), with 40% migrant population Area: 7,434 km 2 (2,870 sq mi) Dialect: Cantonese

7 City Scenes of Guangzhou

Hua Shi Hotel http://www.guangzhougdhhotel.

html Located at the south gate of SCNU Four-star

8 Hua Shi Hotel Located at the south gate of SCNU Four-star hotel Fully equipped with restaurants and bars Adjacent to parks and shopping areas Wifi provision

9 Weather and Dress Code Weather Average Temperature: 64 F Average High Temperature: 70 F Average Low Temperature: 59 F Average Humidity: 82% Average Rainfall: 85 mm / 15 days General Clothing Advice: Generally, a long-sleeve shirt/t-shirt with pants is sufficient during the day. Carry a thin raincoat or warm cardigan to manage the cooler mornings and evenings. Light raincoat or small umbrella likely necessary some days

10 Weather and Dress Code Cont d Dress Code Business attires (with comfortable shoes) for opening ceremony, principal forum, and graduation Business casual for most of the occasions such as school visits and classroom activities Casual attires for outings Bring walking shoes!

11 Chinese Culture and Manners Greetings Handshake is appropriate in most business occasions Nodding or a slight bow as a form of greeting When exchanging business cards (or any type of gift), use both hands Scrutinize a business card or gift when shared with you Bring lots of business cards Gift-giving as an important part of showing courtesy Avoid Sensitive Topics Such As: Taiwan Tibet 1989 Tian anmen Square Student Movement Religious practice and freedom

Chopsticks should not be placed in an upright position It is impolite to use

12 Chinese Culture and Manners Cont d Table Manners - Chopsticks Chopsticks and spoons are used on Chinese dinner tables Use chopsticks to pick up food not to poke up food Chopsticks should not be placed in an upright position It is impolite to use chopsticks to tap tableware to make a sound You can always ask for a pair of fork and knife

13 Chinese Culture and Manners Cont d Table Manners Dishes Dishes are usually served family style while plate and bowl will be distributed to each individual Typically, bowl remains on plate. Food goes from serving platters to bowl. Bones and other discarded food goes on the plate The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.

14 Chinese Culture and Manners Cont d Table Manners You don t have to finish everything There will be at least two formal lunch or dinner banquets during our visit

15 Chinese Culture and Manners Cont d Table Manners - Seating

16 Health and Sanitary Issues Health Emergency/ambulance call: 120 Western medicine and Chinese medicine are separated In Guangzhou there is a special 24-hour first-aid center for foreigners In addition, there is a hospital in Guangzhou/Beijing run by Westerners SCNU has its own clinic on campus for your convenience Ask Hong For Help

17 Health and Sanitary Issues Cont d Sanitary Tap water in China is not drinkable Bottled water will be provided by the hotel Fruits such as apples need to be washed or peeled before eating

18 Learning Chinese Hello Ni Hao Good Morning Zao Shang Hao Thank you Xie Xie Goodbye Zai Jian My name is Wo Jiao Restroom Xi Shou Jian/WC I m full Bao Le American Mei Guo Ren I am Wo Shi Confucius says: When a friend arrives from afar, isn't it wonderful?

19 Packing Tips Laundry possible through hotel. Bring clothes for half the trip. Nominal cost Have extra bag space for gifts Comfortable clothing for flight (No activities upon arrival) Plan for possible bag delay (One change of clothes in carry-on) Consider sleep aid/ambien (evening arrival) and prescription for Cipro (anti-bacterial for stomach bugs Bug spray mosquitoes were a challenge last year Currency exchange at departing airport

20 Gifts Gifts are a very important part of Chinese culture Peabody will provide gifts for our: SCNU hosts School visit principals (rotate gift giving amongst participants) Participants should provide gifts for: Two home visit hosts ($10-15) Two principal shadowing afternoons ($10-15) One translator ($10-15) student tokens (school pencils, T-shirts, etc) No clocks or green hats Bring gift-bags for wrapping (tissue paper). Wrap after you arrive (red always a good color)

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