Boomers Abroad

Description

Experience raw, untamed Africa when you visit Botswana, an unpolished gem of a country - the ideal gap year or year out destination for those with an interest in experiencing teaching in less developed areas as well as a desire to venture off the well trodden path. Here you could see packs of Spotted Wild Dogs following in the wake of the tumult of a wildebeest herd as they move across the savannah, stopping to drink from the still waters of limpid pools.

Learn more about the complex and absorbing traditions that characterise every element of life here, and as the dust settles at the end of another beautiful African day, see giraffes silhouetted against the incandescent glow of the setting sun.

* What Will Be Doing?

Your work schedule will cover a comprehensive, varied and enjoyable teaching programme which will engage you fully with your pupils and will awaken your creativity and initiative. You will benefit in terms of your personal experience by shadowing a qualified teacher at the school, which will encourage you to formulate ideas and develop your teaching skills and techniques. Volunteers may teach at primary or secondary schools but if you want to teach pre primary children there is more limited availability. You may get the chance to be directly involved with marking pupil's work or produce an inspiring teaching strategy including preparing homework and assembling innovative and effective lesson plans. As well as this you may have the opportunity to help with lots of extracurricular activities which will vary extensively depending on your personal skills and interests- whether it be helping direct a school play, organising a choir, or helping select a sports team. Whatever you decide, you are sure to gain huge satisfaction from inspiring these underprivileged children, whilst enhancing your own skills and experience significantly.