The following is a brief summary of some of our mission to Tarawa, Kiribati as reported to the Area Office in New Zealand
Course Name
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# Students for BYUH Credit
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Total Credits Earned
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# PD Students
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Total P.D. Earned
|
|
EDU 212 – 2 Cr.
|
3
|
6
|
22
|
49
|
|
EDU 513 – 2 Cr.
|
10
|
20
|
11
|
21
|
|
EDU 305 – 1 Cr.
|
10
|
10
|
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SPED 200 – 3 Cr.
|
14
|
42
|
9
|
23
|
|
EDU 385 – 3 Cr
|
8
|
24
|
8
|
18
|
|
EDU 312 – 3 Cr.
|
11
|
33
|
5
|
12
|
|
EDU 330 – 2 Cr.
|
7
|
16
|
2
|
14
|
|
EDU 492 – 12 Cr.
|
1
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
|
EDU 509 – 3 Cr.
|
3
|
9
|
-
|
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Totals
|
66
|
172
|
55
|
127
|
|
Staff Inservice
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TOPICS
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# ATTENDING
|
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Positive Messages
|
40
|
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Effective teaching &
Professionalism
|
40
|
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Marriage Seminar
|
68
|
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Helping Boys Learn
|
40
|
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Time on Task
|
40
|
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Classroom Procedures
|
40
|
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TOTALS
|
268
|
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Other Responsibilities
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Michigan Test
|
106 +
Administered
|
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SLEP Test
|
70+ R.M’s
10 staff
|
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Two Classes for RM’s on
SLEP Prep.
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Taught 2 Institute
Classes for One term
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Activities with other Missionary
Couples
·
Fixed two
Thanksgiving Dinners for Missionaries
·
Fixed
Thanksgiving Dinners for Service Center Employees & Faculty
·
Helped
prepare Lunch for missionaries a two Zone Conferences
·
Helped Several
RM’s complete applications to BYU-H
·
Helped with
Christmas Party for Missionaries
·
Assisted
Missionaries SKYPE home at Christmas and Mothers Day
Other Activities
1.
One
teacher (Marian ALLIE completed all her course work for the ITEP certificate,
but still needs to pass the SLEP test and take the essay.
2.
One
other teacher (Tereke TEBAREA) has completed all the requirements for the ITEP
certificate except EDU 200 and passing the SLEP test
3.
Lita,
Rusila, and Banririe BENATI (a HOD) completed all the requirements for their
Leadership Endorsement.
4.
Compiled
oral and written histories of early Kiribati Pioneers of the Church and
developed a wikispaces page for individuals to update and enter histories or to
read those of other at:
5.
Developed
a wiki page for teachers and others to refer to ITEP course syllabus, Course
Calendars, Assignments, and readings.
The site is: www.
Moroni-itep.wikispaces.com.
6.
Maintained
a blog site for family and friends with weekly updates: www.elderandsisterthorne.blogspot.com.
7.
Attended
Principals meeting in Tonga
8.
Helped
teachers to prepare to write ITEP essay
9.
Participated
in Weekly Faculty Meetings
10. Met regularly with Lita to assist her as
per her request
11. Updated ITEP records
12. Assisted with Teacher Scholarship
applications and visa’s for 3 plus 1 future scholarship recipients
13. Assisted two TVET teachers with
applications for admissions and Scholarship to attend college in Fiji to
upgrade their skills
14. Taught Gospel Doctrine Class in Moroni Ward
15. Worked with and assisted in raising funds
to charter the first Rotary Club in Tarawa
16. Completed proposal at Elder Wakara’s
request to establish a Single Adult Center where English skills could also be
enhanced.
17. Wrote a draft proposal for a
micro-enterprise project for Pres. Tune for a fishing boat to help unemployed
members of the Church
18. Served as members of local Church Education
Committee
19. Moved all ITEP materials to a temporary
location while the Administration Office is renovated
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| Moroni High School and Service Center Staff performing for honored guests |
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| Main harbor for Tarawa located in the capital city - Betio |
