Meeting on preparation for “Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark Ambassador Contest”
- Thursday - 01/07/2021 18:25
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There were the member of the Organizing Committee, representative leader and officers of the Department of Education and Training, representative leader and officers of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp attending the meeting.
Geopark education has always considered an important aspect in the development of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp. With the objective to diversify the forms of geopark education and communication in school, in the school year 2021-2022, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training organize “Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark Ambassador Contest” for junior secondary and high school students in the geopark territory.
The contest is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the education and communication on culture, history and traditions of Cao Bang in general and Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp in particular. Through the contest, it is possible to provide students with cultural, historical knowledge, develop their patriotism, responsibility and pride for their homeland and nation. Equally, the contest is also an effective program, which provides students with an opportunity to make new friends, exchange, and expose their knowledge and passion for learning about local cultural, historical values and scenic spots as well as develop social skills.
At the meeting, the participants spent time discussing and commented on the documents related to the contest drafted by Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp, of which the focus is addressed to: the Plan, Terms and Rules of the contest, the number and requirements of judges, supporting teams for the contest, criteria to evaluate student’s products and performances, awards, contest’s backdrop design, communication and promotion of the contest on mass media during the process of the contest, etc.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Truong The Vinh, the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee suggested Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp Management Board, the contest advisory body, review all the related documents, adjust and finalize the documents based on the comments provided at the meeting; consult with specialists to finalize specific criteria to evaluate students’ products and performances; he also suggested Cao Bang News and Television actively carry out the communication and promotion of the contest; and required the organizing committee to ensure necessary conditions to facilitate the contest.
According to the Plan, “Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark Ambassador Contest” for junior secondary and high school students in the geopark territory is scheduled between September and October 2021 with the participation of 138 schools from the districts in Non nuoc Cao Bang territory.