It's that time of year, time to get baking. I started on Sunday, made about 2 dozen of three different kinds, did another 2 dozen yesterday and today but most have already gone! Yesterday was two big classes. They seemed to enjoy their cookies and Mikey did magic for them,from the sound of the laughter I think the kids had a good time.
On another note I am rather worried about the state of English education in the local elementary schools. Hannah has been saying that her English class is boring for the past few weeks. I thought it was because her English is good and learning the alphabet and basic greeting can get to be rather boring. Today Mikey and I went to see her English class and it was awful. If we taught like that the kids would quit. The ALT teacher had no enthusiasm for the subject, all the dialogue was monotone, the subject matter was not dealt with in an interesting or engaging way. For adults this might be okay but not for kids. After 10 minutes the kids looked as if they were about to fall asleep!
I am wondering if a letter to the local education board would help! But can I complain after just watching one class?
One of the small classes has just arrived, this class is just two brothers, but they invited friends, so there are now 7 kids shouting in the teaching room....Oh fun!!!!!!!!!
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