Week #2 (Year 2)

We are coming up on the middle of the week for the second week of spring classes.  It's only the beginning and I am feeling apathetic towards my classes. For the most part I enjoy my time with my students, but this year is leaving me feeling unenthusiastic. Why?  Well, I guess compared to last year where everything was new and fresh! This year is less exciting... I actually have more classes to prepare for. I have a total of eight classes that I do separate class planning for... Maybe my approach to students figuring out the answers isn't the best as well. As a student, I bet they just want the answer given.  Is my whole view of classwork, pair-work, and group work a total bore to the students?  Is maybe my lack of interest rubbing off on the students? School can be exhausting, and I do assign homework every class.  I'm exhausted and it's only the eighth day of the spring semester!!!  Well, where do I go from here??  Stay positive ?  Think of the students' perspective ?  Get more rest ? (11 more months to go.)

Never stop exploring!!!

April 1 ~ Opening Ceremony

Global Teaching Fellows at TIU [Kasumigaseki, Japan]

Today marks the beginning of the academic school year.  Japan is quite unique as it follows the spring season as the start of the school year.  There are plenty of opening ceremonies going on across the country to welcome the incoming students to the school.  Our university held it's opening day today, and it was encouraging to see all the freshmen in their regalia.  It was a glimpse into the future of seeing them graduating in the future... :) 

This year we have 10 additional professors!!!  We look like quite the force of English Language teachers! :)  It will be another thrilling semester full of falls and hiccups.  I will be teaching 8 different group of students... 6 different courses... students of various departments.  It will be a nice variety of students. I'm looking forward to this school year after having one year under my belt.  I'm curious to meet the students and to see what this school year has in stored for us!!!