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| The Girls Always Beat The Boys |
Today, Keiler and Kevin both
chuckled at the sight of papaya and tortilla in English. Each time, they both
raised their hands and said, “Profe Carlos, don’t tell the others, but I think
you made a mistake. These Go Fish cards are in Spanish.” Priceless! I am not
sure if it was more beautiful that the two students weren’t afraid to question
their teacher, or if it was just them trying to protect me. Either way I was a
big fan!
The
concept of Banking Education is a very prevalent teaching method in Puerto Jiménez,
in regards to English, so the thought process and challenging of the
correctness of my English cards was brilliant. Students asking questions and questioning
the validity of something considered “factual” is wonderful.
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| Meet Lionela! |
Thus
far, teaching these 14 guilas
(pronounced: gwee-luhs) has been the most rewarding Peace Corps project
that I have participated in. Teaching English is a great job, but the most redeeming
quality is the bond and daily interaction that one forms with the students.
Although I am not looking forward to Jump Start ending, at least I know that I
will have all of these students as they start their 7th grade year.
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| Deep thought! |
