. . . . but, we'll have to do them post by post, and probably not finish them today, since I am at the family's house in another part of town. I am living in a motel for a few days, and there isn't even any internet there. Tomorrow though, I will move into my apartment at 9:30 am.
Observation Day
Yesterday, (Tuesday), was observation day for me. Well, half of it was at least observation day. Every other class I observed one of two teacher, and the other classes I taught, while being observed. Let's just say that all that hard work I put into getting a teaching certificate through a tough online course, will not be used so much this year. I was totally confused and a little uninformed when I was trying to prepare at first for the classes yesterday. The Korean teacher that helps us plan the days, decided to tell the manager I had a poor attitude, and that I was doing other things instead of planning for the classes. Sadly enough, I was informed by this same lady to take in the observations and after watching them I could plan better.
Today the manager told me how unprofessional I was, though she lets her foreign employees wear t-shirts and shorts to work. That's one thing I will never do, unless it is at a camp job. If I'm passionate about something, you bet that I am going to be professional. One teacher that observed me said that I had no control of the students and that I was not able to keep them quiet. What the heck lady? That's one thing that my girlfriend really liked about me when we worked together, was how I commanded respect from the students. Then again when you bring a lot of energy into a classroom, the students need to be loud, and excited (according to my energy levels they should!!).
I am sitting in the house right now, waiting for Little Sis (as I call her), to come home so we can have a family dinner, before my official first day of work tomorrow. My school is a good thirty minutes (by subway) from where I used to live in this city. I have already had a wonderful Korean style home cooked meal this morning. This afternoon I worked out at my old fitness club, where the owner's daughter told me to just come and go as I please without paying.
2011 IAAF World Championships
This week is a very big week for this city. Daegu is hosting the World Track and Field Championships this year. Besides the World Cup back in 2002, it's probably the biggest event ever held in this city. It's great to see all the people here taking in the culture, and supporting their respective countries as well. One of my friends has been an interpreter for the Jamaican track and field team. She said Usain Bolt (World's fastest man, so they say), is a very selfish and arrogant man. He was even DQ'ed from his event, due to a false start. Another Jamaican ended up winning and Sue said he's a very friendly fellow.
I'll add a few more things sometime tomorrow. I miss my little lady, and my old job a little bit too. I'll just walk into work tomorrow energized, with a big grin, just raring to go. As I like to say "kill 'em with kindness".
Observation Day
Yesterday, (Tuesday), was observation day for me. Well, half of it was at least observation day. Every other class I observed one of two teacher, and the other classes I taught, while being observed. Let's just say that all that hard work I put into getting a teaching certificate through a tough online course, will not be used so much this year. I was totally confused and a little uninformed when I was trying to prepare at first for the classes yesterday. The Korean teacher that helps us plan the days, decided to tell the manager I had a poor attitude, and that I was doing other things instead of planning for the classes. Sadly enough, I was informed by this same lady to take in the observations and after watching them I could plan better.
Today the manager told me how unprofessional I was, though she lets her foreign employees wear t-shirts and shorts to work. That's one thing I will never do, unless it is at a camp job. If I'm passionate about something, you bet that I am going to be professional. One teacher that observed me said that I had no control of the students and that I was not able to keep them quiet. What the heck lady? That's one thing that my girlfriend really liked about me when we worked together, was how I commanded respect from the students. Then again when you bring a lot of energy into a classroom, the students need to be loud, and excited (according to my energy levels they should!!).
I am sitting in the house right now, waiting for Little Sis (as I call her), to come home so we can have a family dinner, before my official first day of work tomorrow. My school is a good thirty minutes (by subway) from where I used to live in this city. I have already had a wonderful Korean style home cooked meal this morning. This afternoon I worked out at my old fitness club, where the owner's daughter told me to just come and go as I please without paying.
2011 IAAF World Championships
This week is a very big week for this city. Daegu is hosting the World Track and Field Championships this year. Besides the World Cup back in 2002, it's probably the biggest event ever held in this city. It's great to see all the people here taking in the culture, and supporting their respective countries as well. One of my friends has been an interpreter for the Jamaican track and field team. She said Usain Bolt (World's fastest man, so they say), is a very selfish and arrogant man. He was even DQ'ed from his event, due to a false start. Another Jamaican ended up winning and Sue said he's a very friendly fellow.
I'll add a few more things sometime tomorrow. I miss my little lady, and my old job a little bit too. I'll just walk into work tomorrow energized, with a big grin, just raring to go. As I like to say "kill 'em with kindness".
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