曹光彪書院義教團經過三個多月準備，包括招募新團員，培訓和團建，準備教案和試教，於5月26至30日，18位團員到貴州從江縣貫洞鎮幹團美娥小學進行義教，團員包括大一至大四不同專業的院生。
這是義教團第9次到幹團美娥小學為小朋友服務，內容包括英語、科學、體育、藝術，早讀和午讀，最後一天也為全校小朋友舉辦了園遊會。
該小學近年接收來自從江縣西部新移民的學生，目前總共有17個班近800學生。義教期間，義教團全部團員以“班主任”角色參與早讀課，並分組集中給三和四年級上課。
參考上一期義教的總結，這次加強了科學課內容，並利用中午時間給五六年級做“科學路演”。義教團利用義賣籌款買來的演示器材，包括顯微鏡、靜電起電機、酸鹼度測試紙、燈泡電路套件等，小朋友都非常感興趣，踴躍參與並動手嘗試。其中一位五年級同學，經過簡單訓練後，更加協助講解路演內容。園遊會也加入了路演攤位，吸引大量小朋友來參加。
其他科學課內容包括，油水相斥和液體密度實驗，自己動手做濾水器，音階和節奏的基本知識，融入角色表演和生活食物的英語課，風箏彩繪，渲染花藝術畫，加插小組比賽的體育課，手球和躲避球等。由於每班人數多，為了有效控制課堂秩序，義教團每一課由全組4至6位哥哥姐姐一起出動。
這一期最特別的，是參加學校的六一兒童節活動。穿著侗族、苗族、瑤族、壯族，水族等民族服飾的小朋友表演歌舞，讓團員們深度體驗了貴州多民族的文化特色。
義教末，院長、正副團長跟學校校長開會總結。團長匯報了這次義教的重點和成果，校長也充分肯定了義教的價值，并感謝義教團哥哥姐姐為小朋友帶來充滿啟發性的實驗和快樂的回憶。
義教團每天傍晚都做總結，並實時調整教學和活動安排，包括因學校舉辦六一兒童節活動而重整課堂時間。最後一天總結大會中，團員分享了參與義教的感想和收穫，包括義教團的使命和傳承，團員之間的友誼和互助，對自己的影響和改變等。最後確立其中一位副團長為第十期團長，並選出兩位新的副團長。大家期待未來繼續為貴州山區小朋友服務！
The CKPC Voluntary Teaching Team, after over three months of preparation—including recruiting new members, conducting training and team-building activities, and preparing lesson plans and trial teaching sessions—sent 18 members to Gantuan Mei’e Primary School in Guandong Town, Congjiang County, Guizhou, from May 26 to 30 for a voluntary teaching program. The team consisted of students from Year 1 to Year 4 across various disciplines.
This marked the 9th time the team served the children at Gantuan Mei’e Primary School. The teaching program included English, science, physical education, art, morning reading, and afternoon reading sessions. On the final day, a funfair was organized for all the children.
In recent years, the primary school has enrolled children from new migrant families in western Congjiang County, now totaling 17 classes with nearly 800 students. During the week, all team members took on the role of class teachers during morning reading sessions and focused on teaching grades 3 and 4 students in other times.
Building on the insights from previous year’s program, this year’s science curriculum was greatly enhanced, and a “science roadshow” was conducted for grades 5 and 6 students during lunch breaks. The team used demonstration equipment purchased through fundraising, including microscopes, electrostatic generators, pH test strips, and bulb circuit kits, which greatly mobilized the children. They eagerly participated in the roadshow and tried hands-on experiments. One grade 5 student even assisted in briefing the roadshow contents after a short training.
Other science activities included oil-water separation and liquid density experiments, DIY water filters, basic music scales and rhythm lessons, English classes incorporating role-play and food-related vocabulary, kite painting, tie-dye art, and PE sessions featuring team competitions in games like handball and dodgeball. Because of large class sizes, each lesson was conducted by a team of 4-6 members to maintain classroom order effectively.
A highlight of this trip was participating in the school’s Children’s Day celebration. Children dressed in traditional attire of the Dong, Miao, Yao, Zhuang, and Shui ethnic groups performed dances, songs, and fashion shows, offering the team a deep immersion into Guizhou’s multicultural heritage.
Toward the end of the program, the college master, team leader, and deputy leaders held a debrief meeting with the school principal. The team leader summarized the key outcomes of the program, and the principal highly affirmed its value, thanking the team for bringing inspiring teaching and joyful memories to the children.
Each evening, the team held reflection sessions and adjusted teaching and activity arrangements in real time, including rescheduling classes due to the Children’s Day event. At the final debrief, members shared their reflections and takeaways, covering the team’s mission and legacy, the bondage and mutual support among members, and the personal impact of the experience. Finally, one deputy leader was appointed as the 10th team leader, and a new deputy leader was elected. Everyone looks forward to continuing their service to children in Guizhou’s mountainous regions in the future!
