We just finished a very intensive week, without much sleep, at the course. We did get to teach twice this week. Both were good schools, but the second was great. It was an expensive private school with thousands of little kids running up to us, screaming "hello" and running away when we spoke back to them. They were all in uniforms, and were out in the yard exercising at the whistles and shouted prompts of the teachers. They treated us like celebrities, and seemed to be fascinated with us. They were very good students, and very quick to pick up the lessons. They are taught to read aloud, or choral, in unison when asked to read from the board. So, it was very loud but enjoyable. We were fed breakfast before the classes, which was nice. It was extremely hot and humid (no AC) and we still can't get over the fact that there are only squat toilets in the bathrooms, and no toilet paper, soap, nor paper towels! We have no idea why they wouldn't have this to prevent germ spread, but we hope they have better immune systems. Luckily, they have clean drinking water!
At the end of the lesson, the kids swarmed around us and were fascinated. A little pudgy kid kicked my water bottle away, and then ran. It was a surreal scene with so many there playing freely one minute, then having to line up and drill upon command the next. They definitely win in the group control Department!
We will be buying a camera as soon as we can, as well as posting more. In the meantime, here is posted a picture of our class.
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Stay well!
-Jon and Marie
1 comment:
Maybe the kids thought you were celebrities! Bratt Pitt and Angelina Jolie!
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