I realize I've been entirely slacking with posts these last few weeks and I sincerely apologize to our dozens of fans who eagerly anticipate our next entry. ;) When we first began our adventure here in Korea, everything was so crazy and new and exciting and so much came to mind to share when we wrote. We find ourselves growing accustomed to our lives in Korea and things just don't seem as strange anymore. Teaching continues to be an adventure, but we're growing, learning and getting better as each week passes by. Our students here in Korea are in some ways so much different than any kids we've had experience with back home. They are extremely motivated and classroom management skills don't seem to work the same as they did back home. In other ways, kids are kids wherever you go. I giggled the other day when I had an extremely active class (mostly consisting of 10 yr old boys) and after I dismissed the kids I went to take a drink of water from my mug and noticed crumpled paper floating on the surface. Despite keeping me on my toes, I absolutely love teaching that class!
I have also learned that celebrating the highest marks on tests is an extremely effective way to motivate the kids. I tried that method today during my Par Listening class and announced that Willy had the highest mark. He was so excited that he sat shaking in anticipation for the break when he could text message his mother about the news. It was pretty cute.
I have also learned that celebrating the highest marks on tests is an extremely effective way to motivate the kids. I tried that method today during my Par Listening class and announced that Willy had the highest mark. He was so excited that he sat shaking in anticipation for the break when he could text message his mother about the news. It was pretty cute.
We had a holiday this past Tuesday which means that we work 9-3 instead of 4-10. We spent the afternoon and evening hanging out at an amusement park nearby. They have rollercoasters similar to Wonderland- it was a lot of fun!
We've had some minor moments of homesickness recently. Actually...I should clarfy...I've had moments of homesickness. While I love being here in Korea, it makes me sad missing monumental events happening in the lives of friends and family. A few friends have gotten married, others are now pregnant and some others have gotten engaged. I'm not going to say who because it's still fairly recent news, but if you're curious...ask my sister about the pretty new rock on her finger.
Nevertheless, we're surviving and spending lots of time together just growing our friendship. 
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