Korean Lesson #2; In the Classroom

I just got back from my second Korean lesson with Gil (my tutor) and my co-teacher Sujeong. It was FANTASTIC. I was so tired today and felt a bit dubious about going because of that...but I'm so glad I did. I learned SO MUCH. And I have so much to study in order to retain it all. Oh man it's amazing. I could go on about it but I will wait until tomorrow or Wednesday because I need to go to bed.

I will now acknowledge the fact that I have not been talking much at all about teaching. The main reason for this is...I am afraid of what to say. I realize that everything I write here could be read by any and everyone, and so I am just wondering how appropriate it would be to write about the things I remember from class. Everyone who has taught before knows that many times teachers will complain about the kids in their classes, and I don't feel comfortable doing that here if that situation were to arise... :) Also, if I were to describe my feelings or certain cultural things from an American point of view (even an openminded point of view) I am afraid I might offend some people. Basically I just need some time to think about ways of expressing facts in a neutral way. In general, though, I love my classes. Many of the classes take a lot of energy out of me, but that's ok. I just hope the kids are getting something out of it. I know some kids are complaining that the classes are boring, and I am trying to work with my co teachers to eliminate that element. But there must be a balance between teaching the curriculum and sticking to class structure previously implemented by the teacher and introducing many new experimental methods. But my co-teachers and I are trying to think of ways to create a happy medium.

Anyways, I must go to bed so I can wake up and study Korean :) Tomorrow is a track workout with some new people! I'm very excited :)