Yesterday was my first day teaching on my own and I crashed and burned for most of my classes. I had a tough time getting the elementary level classes to focus and get work done. My elementary students really tried to test me; they wanted to see how much Korean they could get away with and how much talking in general. I eventually got them to calm down but I did have to threaten to make them stay after school.
I think I was also really nervous about being on my own, I felt overwhelmed about the whole situation and wasn’t on the ball. I think today will be better. I teach more manageable (smaller!) elementary classes today and some awesome middle school classes that I enjoyed teaching last week. I am still nervous, but after yesterday, I don’t think it can get much worse. I just have to go and kick ass today (and everyday after today). Wish me luck.
ps. Tomorrow is the start of a 5 day vacation and a bunch of us are going to Jeju Island. WOOT!
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Today and the rest of your days will be awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog and missing you TONS! It's not the same without seeing you there. I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you though :)
P.S. You've only been teaching for a week and you have a 5 day vacation already? What the heck?