Dandelion School

Today we transitioned from tourists to teachers as we spent a full day at the Dandelion School (a middle school for the children of migrant workers) in Beijing. Participants (10 teachers and 3 administrators) worked in pairs to teach 3 lessons on various topics such as seeing and perception, Eric Carle, habitats, the Civil Rights Movement, monuments, and global trade.


The eighth grade students learned new vocabulary, practiced working in small groups, and were introduced to new information. Dandelion School teachers generously opened their doors to us and we are so pleased to participate in a dynamic exchange of ideas and methods.


This was the first of four days that we will spend at the Dandelion School. Prior to arriving in China, participants on this study tour developed lesson plans that would engage the students at Dandelion in learning about a topic. These plans feature hands-on activities, vocabulary lessons, and opportunities for students to develop their own questions. Today's lessons were a great success, and we look forward to returning tomorrow morning!