Sierra+Leone


 * Past PO Participants write about Sierra Leone:**
 * L. Shioya (2004)** - [[file:projectoverseas/L. Shioya Sierra Leone.pdf|L. Shioya Sierra Leone.pdf]]
 * S. Dewji (2005) - [[file:projectoverseas/S. Dewji Sierra Leone.pdf|S. Dewji Sierra Leone.pdf]]**
 * S. Holmes (2006)** - [[file:projectoverseas/S. Holmes Sierra Leone.pdf|S. Holmes Sierra Leone.pdf]]
 * S. Fernandes (2006)** - [[file:projectoverseas/S, Fernandes.pdf|S, Fernandes.pdf]]
 * G. Huczek (2008**) - [[file:projectoverseas/G. Huczek Sierra Leone.pdf|G. Huczek Sierra Leone.pdf]]
 * A. Ortlieb & K. Gringhuis (2009) -** [[file:projectoverseas/Ortlieb & Gringuis 2009.pdf|Ortlieb & Gringuis 2009.pdf]]
 * K. Rawlings (2009) - [[file:projectoverseas/K. Rawlings Sierra Leone.pdf|K. Rawlings Sierra Leone.pdf]]**
 * Newspaper Article (2012) - [[file:Sierra Leone Newspaper Article 2012.pdf|Sierra Leone Newspaper Article 2012.pdf]]**
 * S. Fernandes** **(2012) - [[file:S. Fernandes.pdf|S. Fernandes.pdf]]**
 * M. Bruins (2012) - [[file:M. Bruins.pdf|M. Bruins.pdf]]**
 * D. Arts** **(TL, 2012)** **- [[file:D. Arts.pdf|D. Arts.pdf]]**


 * Tips from D. Arts (2005) with updates from A. Ortlieb (2009):**
 * **Temperature**: warm / hot, moderate to high humidity (expect lots of rain in July!)
 * **Money -** most common bill equivalent to US $2, largest bill equivalent to US $5 (just introduced in 2005), currency is called the leone. Bring new (newer than 2000) US bills, small currency - nothing larger than $20 US, banks will exchange US T/C and cash - long waits, DO NOT exchange more than you plan to use as you CAN NOT obtain US dollars for your remaining SL currency
 * **Accommodations -** Hotel 5/10 - owned by the teachers' union, 5/10 stands for the 5th day of October which is World Teacher's Day (how cool is that), a very large hotel - built in 2005, food services on premises, electricity during the day (some black-outs), generators are shut down by 2:00 am, hotel rooms do have air conditioning and running water
 * **Electricity** - most homes in Freetown do not have electricity but a few do have their own generator
 * **Standard of living -** the effects of the war are still very visible in Freetown, many people have left their village and moved to Freetown but are unable to find adequate work
 * **Taxis** - driver (Sheka) was available to drive the team, Freetown is very crowded (because of the influx of people from the country) and so driving into town from Hotel 5/10 takes a minimum of two hours for a return trip, streets are busy with people and cars, roads are crowded! It is not recommended that you drive anywhere at night, but especially not out of Freetown as the roads are not well lit and, therefore, poses risks!
 * **Entertainment** - walks around the neighbourhood although this was sometimes stressful due to the crowds, excursions to the various beaches and up-country, cards/games/television at hotel
 * **Food -** breakfast at the hotel with participants (tea/coffee, bread & margarine/jam), lunch at the hotel with participants (pop, rice + meat with sauce) - this is the big meal of the day, most Sierra Leoneans do not eat a dinner meal and so they would purchase corn or peanuts from street vendors, PO team would need to make dinner arrangements for themselves, bread, treats, water available from local shops, there is a large grocery store in town where one can purchase just about anything needed - food products, paper products, fruit, water (however time/traffic and busy work schedule does not allow for many rides into town and don't forget it's a minimum 2 hour return trip)
 * **Etiquette -** Important to greet each hotel staff and SLTU participants/colleagues with a handshake and/or greeting "Ow da bode?"....How's the body? Often the response is "Da bode fine!" It is proper to do this even when you are in a rush so plan for lots of time to get things done.
 * **Teaching** - teaching was done at the Hotel 5/10, participants were brought in from various parts of the country and stayed at the hotel for 2 weeks, whiteboards, blackboards, DVD / TV, computer lab, chart paper, scissors, markers available. Be ready for very long days as prayers begin around 7:30 am. Expect to work through most of the day and into the evening. There are breaks here and there so be sure to use them well. Everyone seemed to work weekends in 2008 and this seems to be a norm.
 * **Other:**
 * Timetable (2005) - [[file:projectoverseas/In-Service Timetable 2004.pdf|In-Service Timetable 2004.pdf]],
 * Course objectives 2012 - [[file:Course Objectives SLTUCTF 2012.pdf|Course Objectives SLTUCTF 2012.pdf]],
 * Daily Timetable (2012) - [[file:Timetable Inservice 2012.pdf|Timetable Inservice 2012.pdf]]
 * Daily Timetable (evening program 2012) - [[file:Timetable (Evening Program) 2012.pdf|Timetable (Evening Program) 2012.pdf]]
 * Subject Overview (Major topics to be covered) - Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies & Peace Education - [[file:Subject Overview LA, Math, Sci, SocSt, Peace 2012.pdf|Subject Overview LA, Math, Sci, SocSt, Peace 2012.pdf]]


 * Curriculum (Syllabus):**


 * Detailed syllabus -** Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Environmental Studies, Physical Education and Religion ... Plus specific information (scope and sequence) for these same subjects + more information that will help you get ready to work in SL - (Team 2009) - [[file:projectoverseas/Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_I.pdf|Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_I.pdf]] and [[file:projectoverseas/Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_III-Part1.pdf|Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_III-Part1.pdf]] and [[file:projectoverseas/Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_III-Part2.pdf|Teaching_Syllabus_Vol_III-Part2.pdf]]

Syllabus - Class 1-5 (general overview by S. Dewji, SL 2005) Lesson Plans - (S. Dewji, 2005) and  (Co-Tutor JK Sama, 2005)
 * Language Arts -**

Syllabus - Class 1-5, (general overview by D. Arts, SL 2005) Detailed syllabus - Class II - (M. Bruins, 2012) Class III - (M. Bruins, 2012) Class IV - (P.Grey, SL 2008) Lesson Ideas - (P. Grey, SL 2008) Lesson plans - for 10 days (D. Arts, SL 2005)
 * Mathematics** -

JSS I - and JSS II - JSS III - and Class V - and Class VI - (to come) Lesson plans for peace education - (T. Jantunen and D. Arts, 2012)
 * Peace Education -**

Syllabus - Class 3-5, (general overview by Team 2005) Note Science class 1 and 2 is the same as Social Studies / Environmental Studies below. Lesson plans - by Team 2005)
 * Science -**

Syllabus - Class 1 & 2 is Environmental Studies, Class 3, 4 and 5 is Social Studies - (general overview by M. Tyldesley, 2005) Lesson Plan Framework - by R. Majaess (2011) Typical Lesson Plan - byR. Majaess (2011) Lesson plans - (M. Tyldesley, 2005)
 * Social Studies / Environmental Studies -**

Overview of all lessons taught during the summer of 2006 - Look at this! Sample Lesson Plans (step by step- this is the format that teachers are expected to follow) - Look at this!
 * Additional Information about Lessons:**

A. Ortlieb (2009) - Masters Thesis completed 2011. Be sure to look at chapter 5! Appendices - Appendix A - and Appendix B - Appendix C - Implementing Local Materials & Knowledge– Sierra Leone (see A. Ortlieb's thesis for this appendix) Perhaps dated, but very pertinent: [|Primary School Teachers Taking Strain in Sierra leone] Peace Education material - (Turray (co-tutor in Sierra Leone), 2011) -
 * Documents and Articles -**

Women's Rights - [|**Women's Rights in Sierra Leone**] The impact the war had on the children of Sierra Leone - [|**Let Children be Children**] Sierra Leone - The True Picture: [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifQ9YsYkAOo&NR=1**] This shows scenery, school life, street life, Freetown traffic (the big tree) and out of town life. Sierra Leone: Timber! [] Effects of the civil war (pretty graphic) and the children of Sierra Leone - [**|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FdGm51oa4o**] Listen to the Children - []
 * Videos:**