Wow, they were really stressing this thing. It is basically a performance review but I know that the school would be out a bunch of money and the prestige of a foreign teacher if they fired me so I have a pretty nice job security. This is my co-teacher Hyun Seon's first year with this school though so I thought I would give it my all for her sake. We ended up practicing the exact lesson with the exact class we were to teach the day before. I feel like this is cheating and it makes me feel dirty. I think it's quite normal over here though. In addition to the students we were teaching in front of:
The Principal
The Vice Principal
3 other English teachers
3 random teachers
about 6 or 7 interns
We have a group of interns observing random classes at our school for the whole month. I think it's really funny that interns are observing me, I'm basically a teaching intern myself. The other English teachers keep asking if I was nervous. It's hard to be nervous when no one that is judging you can understand what you're saying. The P and VP speak very little English and I believe it's their opinion that matters most.
All in all it went well, we had to ad lib a bit towards the end but no one important noticed. They asked if I will be teaching in Korea again next year. They said if I am they will give me a good rating on their score sheets.
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Sounds like you made it through virtually unscathed :) Good job. Hey, I was wondering if you could send me the name of the organization that you are teaching through. Our friend has a daughter that thinks she'd like to do something like you're doing. Her name is Jessica, she has recently moved to Portland, but this might be right up her alley. just send to my e-mail, hazen@acsalaska.net more news later. We survived graduation!!! love u much, auntie g
Tony, those sure are interesting rice cakes! (What's with the weird colors?)
Track is going well, we have Hershey tryouts next week, can't wait! I got a PR on my discus and javelin throws @ our last meet. (61 feet 8 inches for both!) I need to work on my javelin throws though.
We finished our chicken coop and the chickens are officially out of the house, dad is VERY happy! (He drank a beer to celebrate) LOL
Dad is very surprised with how friendly they are, you walk into the coop and the come running! (Mine are especially friendly, they perch on you arm and won't get of!)
All of our co-ops are finished for the semester and I am very sad. :(
I might be taking a tango class this summer though!
Sounds like all is well with you! Nice haircut by the way,it looks really good.
Love ya,
Eilee
Wow wow wow, good luck at Hershey. you have a pretty decent javelin coach in house that will probably help out a little bit. Friendly chicks, sounds like fun. Thanks on the hair and thanks for keeping me up to date!!!
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