Here we go again! We are currently on the first leg (well, second really, if you count Lansing to Detroit) of a multi-leg journey that will take us eventually to Can Tho, via Bangkok, on Thursday. Should arrive late Thursday afternoon their time. Our first workshop is Friday morning, bright and early.

In this, the third of a planned series of three workshops, we will focus on organizational and administrative aspects of the developing adult and continuing education program. The second workshop was more experiential than the first and the third will be even more experiential, with the participants engaging in considerable analysis and decision-making. So, while at one level we are clear about our overall focus and schedule, the process creates considerably more uncertainty. But we are seeking to emulate and model best practice in adult education and uncertainty is certainly a characteristic of this approach!

Beyond the workshop, I hope to begin working with CTU on curriculum development around the specific subjects they have identified to be included in the ACE program. But I also hope to learn lots about their higher and adult education programs within the country, and about working with translators in professional development.

We are mildly nervous about the situation in Thailand and specifically in Bangkok but so far there doesn't seem much to be worried about.

Okay, that is enough for now. Suffice it to say I am not looking forward to the lengthy flight to Tokyo and will be glad when we are once again ensconced within our now comfortable hotel.