Building Healthy Relationships in Cambodia
I welcomed the opportunity to volunteer in Cambodia, training teachers in Phnom Penh and Preah Vihear in February 2025. Cambodian teachers typically start working in schools after graduating high school (aged 18 or 19 years), They have little or no formal training, but are supported by experienced school staff.
It was a delight to train these enthusiastic and conscientious young teachers whose goal is to educate their pupils (from poor families) to a high standard, so that they have career and higher education choices.
We worked as a small team of three volunteers, supported by the Serve Cambodia staff. Training topics included practical science teaching, arts and craft inspired by ‘Seeds For Hope’ (UNESCO ASPnet), the attributes of a good teacher, assessment, listening skills, building relationships and lesson planning. Thank you, The Steve Sinnott Foundation for the excellent Relationship Resources for primary and secondary schools. Teachers particularly enjoyed the role play activities as they developed their skills to build positive relationships. An informative and helpful practical First Aid session was presented by Penny and Anthony Clarke
I enjoyed working with such admirable young teachers and know that they will put their training to good use in the classroom. I have already received photos of their pupils enthralled by their first practical science lessons and proud of their art works. Thank you, Mission Direct for this wonderful opportunity to contribute to the quality of education in Cambodia.
You can check out the resources here
www.stevesinnottfoundation.org.uk/resources
