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Kindergarten and English Education

EDUCATION

 

In collaboration with a local Iraq organization, in the summer of 2023, we held 12 English classes with 150 students!  We invite you to join us to provide summer 2024 classes!  Click here for the 2023 costs and 2024 budget. Click here and choose "Shingal Educational Center" to donate specifically for the summer 2024 classes!  All additional funds over budget will be utilized for other English projects.  Thank you!

 

We have had multiple teacher trainings over the last four years and we are planning on several of the local teachers who taught with us last year to help facilitate a "teachers teaching teachers" training again this summer.  We are moving from foreigners facilitating the training to the locals!

Our summer 2023 goal was to teach high school students how to “learn new ways to learn” and the feedback from the teachers and students was very encouraging!  The school system is known for rote learning so teaching critical thinking skills is important for long-term life learning and helps in the process of restoration after trauma. 

We are excited for the local teachers to teach, again this summer, with creativity and enthusiasm!  They will utilize the same English curriculum the local schools use but with different teaching/study methods to help the students discover ways to comprehend rather than only memorize!  

 

They will also learn through utilizing the 180 Days of Reading curriculum in the same format that has been successful in our English Reading Groups (ERG) – explanation below.

 

As a part of the summer session, the students will be encouraged to go in pairs and facilitate an ERG as we know teaching others will strengthen their English and, it is a simple way to encourage speaking English and reading comprehension to their friends, family and other students whom are required to take English in the government schools. 

SHINGAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER
ENGLISH CLASSES - SUMMER 2024

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ENGLISH READING GROUPS

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Many people consistently want to learn English.  In order to help those who already know how to read English but do not know how to speak it or are very shy, we have found our English Reading Groups to be very successful.

 

English Reading Groups: Small groups of 4 to 5 people plus a leader/facilitator.  They meet regularly to read short stories (180 Days of Reading) out loud to practice speaking English and improve reading comprehension.

LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER

Along with early education classes for children with special needs, there are field trips, parent meetings, and educational opportunities for those interested in helping children with special needs reach their potential!

Several children are now attending their government school!

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SHINE & STRENGTH

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Shine/Strength classes are a solution-focused personal development program that empowers people, regardless of their cultural, educational, or socio-economic background.

 

The goal is to help individuals on their journey of discovering their personal value, resilience, and potential.  The classes are about equipping people with the knowledge and skills to discover who they are and the person they want to become. 

 

Shine focuses on three key principles throughout its duration:

  • Worth: Discussion and activities center on the intrinsic value of a human being

  • Strength: Building resilience through problem-solving skills, making healthy choices, and managing emotions

  • Purpose: Encouraging people to discover their potential and pursue their hopes and dream

CROCHET & SEWING PROJECTS

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The crochet/sewing projects provide an opportunity to learn from a local instructor. 

 

In addition to acquiring a potential trade, classes foster an environment for social interaction, and the opportunity to make clothing for themselves, their families, and the community.

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The Restoration Act
P.O. Box 33
Horseshoe Bend, ID  83629

NOTE: The Restoration Act, Inc. is a 501c3 organization whose purpose is to provide humanitarian aid and educational programs to teach and restore people's lives holistically.

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