That Saturday (Shane and I’s one year anniversary), Shannon
and I went to Songtan to do some shopping.
We had a relaxing day and got away from all the hustle and bustle of
crowds. Sunday, E-mart called our
names. Other than that, a much needed
quiet weekend at home to recuperate from all the craziness of work.
Come that following Monday, the
school decided to inform us they were increasing our work load each week. We were taking on 2 more kinder classes and I
had to take on an additional afternoon class as well. So irritating. It may sound like I’m complaining but I had
enough just dealing with the classes I had at the time. Then to add 3 more per week…just added to the
mental fatigue I already experienced. For
those who think teaching kids in a foreign language is easy, I must destroy
that way of thinking. Even though the
joy of experiencing a new way of life in a different country is great, the
teaching part is incredibly hard and tiring.
What I can’t seem to understand
is how I can give some of them the answer, I can even write it on the board,
and they STILL don’t know the answer….didn’t I just give it to you???
The middle of October was open
class day with orange where all the parents (some grandparents) came watch the
class. It was a little nerve racking but
overall it went quite well (even though I’d been sick and didn’t have much of a
voice). A few days later was yellow’s
turn. It went well too…despite my fears
the kids would clam up and the news I received from one of the kid’s
parents. The parent wrote in the memo
book saying her child said I’m angry a lot and I should put them in time out
instead of fuss at them. I laughed at
this. Firstly, I understand the
concern. Second, she doesn’t know what
goes on in class nor does she know what works and what doesn’t. Third, it’s not even her kid that’s ever in
trouble. Fourth, the “angry” her kid is
talking about is the ‘frustration” that pours fourth in the blatant disrespect
and lack of listening by a fellow student.
Anywho…it went well.
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