This week, Morgan and i began one of our two weeks at the elementary school in Lünen. This kids are beyond the sweetest, but I would be lying if I said teaching here was easy. The first and second day I experienced some culture shock. It's difficult to become aware of what wrods you are using and if students can understand you. So far, I've learned to use a lot of picutres, small words, and jestures when speaking. This way the students are getting many different perspectives to reinforce what they are learning. I'm use to teaching third and fourth grade at home and them understanding what I am saying. I have to keep reminding myself that English is a second language for these students. Today I finally received some positive feedback on one of my lessons. It's so hard to get a clear understanding of what the teachers expect of us here and what role they want us to play. I think I am finally starting to get a clear grasp of what I am doing with these students. Here's to more successful days like today with these students. I can't wait to get home and share my experiences with my students! I miss them, but I was able to skype with them. They had so many questions they wanted to ask about what I am dig during my time here. The big question was "Do you like them more than us?". I don't think I could ever like anyone more than that third grade class. I also told the students about how we eat Nutella for breakfast every morning and how I eat a lot of German chocolate. This was followed by the question "Do they hae German cheese?". You just have to laugh and love the things that kids say. I know I do! I even proved to my students that I still remember all of their names perfectly! I look forward to getting to see them again soon!
XOXO Jessica
XOXO Jessica