Kellie and Karen’s class this afternoon was an exercise about Sherlock Holmes and using context clues. They worked directly from the workbook, and my Xeroxed copies. I was not sent off to make copies today but was allowed to participate directly with the students as they worked on the workbooks. I hope this is the start of a trend.
At the break, I learned the names of some of the women. Sisters Joanna and Alyssa are the wise guys of the group and made us all laugh. Anytime anyone asked a question, one of them would shout, “Use context clues!” Denise, who seems to be the oldest in the group, doesn’t like Vanessa because she is light skinned. OOOOOoo! I know there’s a future conversation in that!
I got home later to find that Johns Hopkins University had finally written me back. They asked if I still wanted to volunteer. Although Graceland/O’Donnell is WAY across town and I have to travel during rush hour, I’ve gotten to know these ladies and may stay put. On the other hand, The JHU program is right down the street and doesn’t start until 5 P.M. (Decisions. Decisions). I may try JHU and stay with whichever program lets me teach. Even though the CIES TEFL class is over, this is good good practice for the future and I don’t want to forget what I’ve learned.
Pat Williams, keep in touch! It's been wonderful to meet and get to know you in the brief 2 months of class--I wish you the very best in your teaching career. You definitely have the determination to accomplish whatever comes in your path, and I'm confident you'll do well.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget about us, and be sure to keep us posted!