Expanding Schools Internationally: A Libyan Case Study by Dave Henderson presented at BC TEAL Regional Conference, November 2013 by Dave Henderson presented at BC TEAL Regional Conference, November 2013 OutcomesOutcomes I will talk about: The people we met and worked with How Tripoli is different from what we expected Success and failures, plus improvements for next time Before we begin The views, memories, and opinions you will hear are mine, and not necessarily shared by any company or other person. The Cast of Characters Team Canada Team Libya Who went? Dave - teacher Fabiano - marketer Melanie - administrator TKH Staff Dr. Zain Mr. Mouftah Samer and more. Why we went Establish a partnership between the two schools Deliver our curriculum Hire a Director of Studies and teachers Train staff in use of VEC materials Where we went Tripoli, Libya, for 3 weeks Got visa #200 for 2013 Borders basically closed Heres the deal VEC partnered with TKH. VEC supplies curriculum, assessment, and administrative tools. TKH supplies people and space. Before leaving Canada Modify curriculum Complete curriculum Create supplemental materials Create teachers guides 58 Orabi Basha St The street Parked on the sidewalk The tree 8 floors Caf English Starting Work Administrative procedures Registering and testing new students Policy creation AdministrationAdministration Uncertain procedures Missed information Monetary policies created Hiring a DOS Very specific requirements Local person preferred Must have work permit Salaries Hiring teaching staff Language skills A few problems Skype International applicants The teachers Work culture Most are foreigners The students Most are university-age Most want to speak with foreigners for work Motivated The locals Most people could say hello Casa Caf, the social hotspot Motorcycles are the status symbol Local excitement Lots of enthusiasm for English - the Used Book Fair Lots of positivity about freedom & national identity Lots of guns - most with flowers in the barrel UnrestUnrest Attitudes towards unrest Political protest During our visit Limited sightseeing Social life Tripoli University PromotionNetworkingReceptionCulture Lecture hall University of Ghaderian Dean of the Medical School received us. Modern and old equipment English classes are mandatory Lecture-style Low pay, unpopular teachers, friendly TAs Translation error? or job opportunity? Technological challenges Availability of equipment and Internet connectivity Communication difficulties Branding with twin logos Software differences No mail service Communication Challenges Time difference Weekend difference Distance and immediacy of issues Next time? Attention to communication Be flexible and creative Self-reliance helps Have a great team Dont forget home and loved ones. After we returned Feedback from admin in Canada Some communication from Libya Success continues there, but political unrest... Two of the three have moved on Professional and Personal Goals Most met But... Any questions? TKH : My website: