Had a double class period with a group of students who do not like to write. Talked a lot about why writing is important in many ways beyond the reasons they had heard before, stressing the personal benefits most of all.
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ere they are, outside, writing, and actually enjoying both the process and the results.
But the best part of today was the team teaching with my counterpart, Judith Markos. We have caught on to each other’s styles and ways and even after just a few days can find ways to augment and enhance what the other is saying.
This is new for me, as I have worked closely with colleagues before and even created integrated curriculum, but this is real team teaching, and I’m fortunate to have been paired with such an excellent educator. I truly hope she has the opportunity to come to our school in America so we can work together again.
I’m finding my way around school with more ease and around the city too. It’s hard to believe it’s only been five days. I do l love it here.
Our schedule included community service today and it does again tomorrow too. This is worthwhile and rewarding, but honestly, I could use the rest more than anything. That’s important feedback I need to give. The schedule is overpacked. Great stuff, but just a bit too much. Maybe I’m just getting old.
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