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Learning to Teach
... out the key to it all. Don't get me wrong, I could keep learning for years and years and still have so much more to learn, but I have made a break through. I am presenting the material in a more structured way that complements previous learning, and the kids have been getting it and showing much progress. It is quite rewarding to see this happening.
The kids used to misbehave and stress me out a large amount. They still misbehave ...
Losing Sight / Gaining Perspective
... 15 story buildings that make up our apartments. I was sitting there and thinking how many different extremes I have seen through my two eyes, how large the range of the mental pictures I’ve taken. I thought about it but couldn’t really bring myself down. I decided to close my eyes and think about my home. I thought about sitting on my couch, playing FIFA with my dad next to my mother reading her book, and asking about dinner. ...
Graduation
... branch. The headquarters for EF in China is located in Shanghai so it is kind of a big deal. They are choosing to observe the Director of Studies observe a teacher. Guess who they chose? Me. I will be officially observed by the headquarters of EF China and the DOS. Guess what group of students they will be watching? This very one. Make me proud!
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel
Summer course officially ended three days ago. I can't even begin to explain how excited and happy I am that the rest of this year will be a breeze. The past seven weeks have been such a mental and physical test and now it is all gone. My schedule is going to be eight contact hours and eight planning hours shorter from now on. Today I went into work at 2:30 pm and it was one of the best mornings I’ve had in ...
Taking Back Tuesday
... the cups. We saw the kids’ cheers and chug the milk down. Afterwards, they slammed glasses and then slammed them on the table. They did the whole Chinese male thing too and started rubbing their bellies and made awkward and weird grunting noises. At one point, one of the boys turned the bottle upside down and tried to squeeze the tiniest drip of milk out so he could savor it. It was definitely a hilarious sight.
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