Base Information
Near the China-Vietnam border, Malipo County in the Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is rich in culture and agricultural products, but underserved in human services. Many of the young and old belong to the “left-behind” population, and a wide range of direct and indirect service projects targeting schools and communities are possible. SLLO has been partnering with Yunnan University and several NGOs to identify service targets and sites for SL subjects.
Course List
The service projects conducted in Yunnan include:
AF3S02 Service-Learning: Financial Literacy for Low-income Communities
Project: Providing a workshop on financial planning for secondary schoolchildren in a local vocational school
CHC2S01P Appreciating and Applying Chinese Literary Masterpieces in Modern Daily Life
Project: Providing a workshop on Chinese culture for primary schoolchildren in a local boarding school
COMP2S01 Technology Beyond Borders: Service Learning across Cultural, Ethnic and Community Lines
Project: Developing interactive stories by using AI, VR and 3D reconstruction technology to preserve the memories of elderlies
SO2S01 Learning through Providing Eye Care and Vision Health to the Community
Project: Perform eye examinations and make prescription glasses for needy school kids in Yunnan
SN2S01 Collaborative Care in School Health and Safety
Project: Providing a workshop to teach secondary schoolchildren in a local vocational school about sports, healthy lifestyle and mental health awareness
HTM3801 Community Tourism: Tour, Training, Operator, and Event from and for the Community
Project: Creating a Volunteer Community Ambassador (VCA) program to design local tours, train ambassadors, plan itineraries, and manage social media for promotion.
ITC2S02 Community Engagement through Expressive Textile Arts and Fashion
Project: Design to co-create artworks with elderly people and communities in Xichou County, culminating in a styled showcase with photoshoots of the final prototypes.
Our Support
SLLO can help arrange service sessions and cultural enrichment activities for different SL projects. For example:
(1) Museums visit - to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Yunnan;
(2) Community visit - to understand the livelihood and needs of the local community;
(3) Cultural workshops about local language and traditions - to learn some basic local expressions and cultural norms;
(4) Visiting historical restaurants - to experience local cuisines and dining culture.
SLLO can negotiate and arrange the above sessions for teams to achieve specific teaching and learning needs.
A standard 9-day itinerary and related budget are available through the link below to provide colleagues with a clearer understanding of logistics and financial management. The number of days and itinerary can be adjusted as needed. We offer flexibility in scheduling and customization to ensure that each project aligns with the intended learning outcomes (ILOs), as well as colleagues’ availability and preferences. SLLO can assist in preparing budgets and itineraries according to different projects’ needs.
Please contact Ms. Angel Luo on (852) 3400-3471 or via angel.luo@polyu.edu.hk for more details.
Download from here the standard itinerary & liaison contacts
