I entered a technology laboratory,
observing a grade 1 class. The teacher started the class by ringing a small
bell to get their attention. Students start working on building their model
house.The teacher prepared the plan and the paper and students have to cut the
pieces out and paste them according to plan until it becomes a model of a
house.
Personally, I think the design
given was a little bit intricate, given that the shape is different from one
another. The houses looks like a castle, house with small and big squares. I am
of the opinion that it is good because it tests their motor skill as well as
their visual intelligence, testing to what extend they can make sense of a plan
and structure. This is good as this could give a snapshot of an architect to
the students. Plus, during the process, they could think of what elese they
could build. Hence, this is encouraging creative learning.
Today is the listening test. 3rd grade students
are having listening test. The listening test is using American English and
there is a short happy melody in between followed by Korean instruction.
Topic:
1.
Discussion what to write in school newsletter
and deciding to interview an art teacher
2.
Discussion on which society to enter for
extracurricular activity
3.
Dinner reservation
4.
Discussion on good website reference
5.
Discuss on where to buy a good speaker
6.
Short conversation of asking and answering
7.
Discussion about holiday
8.
Mother asking the son to buy grocery items
9.
Meeting a friend in Busan
During Physical Education observation, I get to learn an new
game called “Foot volleyball” or “cokker”. They have to kick the ball over the
net. It looks similar to takraw in Malaysia, bit Takraw’s net is higher and the
ball is made out of rattan.
Then, we observed an English class. It was taught by a
foreigner from the US, Mr Ryan. He was carrying out a speaking lesson:
“What do you think about (experience)”
“it was
(adjective)”
“I think A
is better than B”.
Some
students responded but some played around. Mr Ryan called out that boy’s name
and asked him to try what is on the board. The teacher handled the situation
well without shouting. Then, Mr Ryan gave an exercise on writing the sentences
with answers.
I had a chat
with Mr Ryan about English taught in HongCheon middle school. Foreign teachers
are considered as assistant teacher and another Korean teacher need to be in
the class. The function of the Korean teacher is to clarify to the students
some words they do not understand, as well as making sure they could give
instruction during emergency.
Foreign
teachers also only teach speaking and listening while Korean teachers teach
grammar, reading and writing. Hence, the classes are taught by 2 teachers.
In the
evening, the principal vice principal, academic director and all faculty
leaders had dinner with us. They welcomed us with warm smile and toast with
joyful speech. I had to give a speech too, and I mentioned how wonderful they
were who have accepted us with lots of sarang, love.
The principal said he believed we are the best teacher in Malaysia and
the best teacher in Hong Cheon middle school.
From the first day, they have found for us the best rent house with extra room,miss yenny brings us on a trip to
Sutasa temple, and later, we are going to Seoul to wear Hanbook at a palace.
How amazing is that! They have showered us with lots of love, and now, we felt
in debt that we have to give a lot back. Hong Cheon middle school! Sarangheo!
Maybe this
is a very good diplomatic way of doing things. Shower your colleages with good
things, believing that they will do good things as well.
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