Pakistani Educational Leadership Project at Plymouth State University

With June quickly approaching I thought I should put up a few things for people to look at before they arrive. Plymouth, NH (if you haven’t looked yet) is a small town in the state of New Hampshire. The population is approximately 6,000 people from a variety of backgrounds. I’d suggest taking a look at WIKIPEDIA for more information about the town, and perhaps some information on New Hampshire.

I’ll close with a few pictures of my own, taken this last week or two. Plymouth is a very beautiful rural area. For visitors who are familiar with the congestion of cities and large towns it can be a bit shocking, but is a great place to relax and enjoy some peace and tranquility.

The building in the background (as John mentioned) is called Rounds Hall

Something to also note as you think about packing: New Hampshire weather can be unpredictable, where our it may be quite warm on some days, and quite cold on others. Participants in the past have suggested it is like summer one day and winter the next. Bringing a coat or a heavier piece of clothing (or two) may be a very good idea.

Our gardeners on campus are a really talented group of people.

This is not Plymouth, NH. It’s a small town a bit north of us. This river runs through Plymouth as well, and there are several places like this along the river. Great to sit and read a book, or take a meal.

Last picture! We’re in an area with mountains surrounding us. This is one of the local mountains.

That’s it for me for the moment. See you in a month!
Yours,

Sean Robinson

Lest you think by the old pictures that there is nothing but snow here in New Hampshire, I’ve taken a few snaps around the campus to share with you as spring blooms here in Plymouth. There are more online here, but for now I’ll leave you with just a taste of our home.

The lawn in front of Mary Lyon where we squeeze in a bit of cricket

Samuel Read Hall Hall -No, it’s not a typo, the hall was named after S.R. Hall! This will be your home during your stay here.

Rounds Hall – The symbol of our campus

View of our Student Union Building

Hello John Martin!

It was very pleasant to receive a mail from you. Being among the fortunate to attend the summer programme offered by the PSU- PELI 2008, I would like to tell you just a little about myself.

At 30, I am a well settled Teacher Educator, a wife and a full time mother. My husband and I have been happily married for four and a half years now. Chantelle Venetia Faria, our daughter who will turn four come October is our pride and joy.

I am representing the Aga Khan University- Institute for Educational Development, Karachi where I am working as a Professional Development Teacher in the Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities Pakistan (CRRP) Programme. Here I am currently involved in teacher development, conducting research, workshops and training, curriculum development at the national level, teaching and learning material development and advocacy in the area of citizenship, human rights and peace education.

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As a teacher, I see myself as a knowledge seeker, who is always striving to acquire new knowledge to update myself and bring change in my classroom teaching in order to facilitate the learning process of my students. Today, therefore, I am a part of the PEHLI because of my continuous aspiration for professional development.

I am eager to attend the PSU Pakistani Teachers Summer Institute as I feel attending the course will help to develop my conceptual understanding of the concepts of cultural heritage and preservation in relation to active citizenship and its implementation by integrating it through the teaching of Science, Mathematics, English and Social Studies.

I am looking forward to a rich learning experience from PSU-PELI by interacting with the people and wish to promote the same on my return to Pakistan.

Hi i am Sadia Shaukat from Lahore.I am doing Ph.D. in Education from punjab university.I am also associated with lecture ship in the university of Education.Its a marvellous opportunity for visiting Plymouth univeristy for getting marshy experiences regarding sustainable development.it would also be a Fabullous chance to be cognizent about the American culture .i am opptimistic to come in PSU in summer.

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Hiiiii ! This is Samman from Lahore, Pakistan. I am one of the partcipants of the Institute for 2008. I am extremely excited and am looking forward to being part of the Institute. However, i am a little anxious at the same time as i want to learn the maximum out of the Institute and the U.S. as a country and culture. I want to see, observe and absorb as much as i can.

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I am a Communication Executive at WWF-Pakistan. WWF being the World Wide Fund for nature. I am an advocate of environment education at schools. At present WWF-Pakistan engages school children in an activity called Spellathon in which students are tested about environmental terms. I wish to apply what i learn at the Institute and improve upon this activity.

I am all geared up for the scenic beautiful New Hamshire!