Back to school

The issue is not yet settled between the teachers and the administration, but with some better negotiations, we got back to school on Tuesday. So almost a week of school. Back to teaching, lesson plans, and progress.

Nice to have a nearly full school assembly again

I’m still mainly focused on math. I had 5/6 of my class on Tuesday and Wednesday and everyone on Thursday and Friday. This week we talked about fractions. I described what they are, how to think about and draw diagrams, along with addition and subtraction methods. Most of the students picked up on the topic after some practice.

I will give another exam to check in on the understanding and then turn to division as the final topic of the term. We are supposed to have two weeks left. Technically the temporary agreement to teach goes until this coming Friday. However, I think we can presume that we will be able to finish up the term. The last week will be a review and then end of term and holiday activities rather than new topics.

Of course, I’ve also been helping with literacy and some of the other subjects. My computer and audio visual skills were also put to use taking me out of class some of the time and into the principal’s office. She had a number of Excel and Word questions for some reports.

I might host some computer lessons for teachers next year. This will be easier to do once we move into the new school. The latest update is that there are still a few minor things to do, such as installing some kitchen equipment, before we can move it. It looks like I will not be posting pictures about the new school until next year.

Some students said they liked not coming so school, but no one has liked not teaching in the last few weeks.  Such things are part of the Peace Corps experience and we do what we can. Every place has the good and the bad. Volunteers have the opportunity to see different places and cultures. We try as volunteers to help others make their place better and take back some improvements to the states as returned volunteers.

Love always,
John

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