Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Teaching... finally.

This be Greg. Holla.

I was browsing digg.com and I came across a satellite "World Sunlight Map". I thought it was kinda cool and appropriate since, you know, Suzy and I (and Kade and Caitlin for those that know them) are halfway around the world. By the way, good morning.

I taught a class today... well, actually two. And, like, full on. Jesus had something else today so couldn't make it to class and I taught it by myself. Solo. Like, wow, I'm a teacher. It was somewhat successful; boring, but successful. Jesus had a rough outline covering a new theme in their books but I was able to cover my uber original "other responses to 'How are you?'" lesson that went flawless as expected. I don't remember if we covered it before or not, but when you ask the students "How are you?," in unison and with a British accent, they all respond "I'm fine, thank you, and you?". The best part is the end of the phrase. When they get to the "and you?" portion, they all raise their voices to a higher pitch. It's hilarious.

Muchos kudos to the Kadelin crew with their having a class to themselves. What generally happens during my classes is that I might have a couple of things to read that the "main" teacher just gave to me and then I will just walk around and correct both the students and the teachers on any grammatical mistakes, etc. It's cake, really, but not entirely stimulating. But that was what was different today; I got to run the joint. Like all things I find and nearly complete (ie, computer science, business, etc.) I'm not sure that a school teacher is a path I want to continue down in the States but this year will be educational, at least.

So, I'm officially a teacher. Woohoo.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I definitely read your post twice before I realized that "Jesus" is your companion teacher, and you were not, in face, talking about the messiah.

Like the son of God had something better to do, and couldn't make it to class.
It's funnier if you read it my way.

Ashlee said...

Seriously. Switzerland. Check it out on Wikipedia...esp the part about direct democracy and energy sources and recycling. The first one to move there wins :) I bet they even allow underground tunnels! Politically neutral underground tunnels. I'm not joking!!!!! Pretty please!!! I say we take a double date trip to the Alps!!! OMG!!!!