Sometimes she thinks she's Chinese, at other times Indian, and once in a while, Korean. Then, she would be called Yuk Hae Young. =)
As of now, she is 20 and currently studying mass comm at ntu.
Loving animals and children is part of her. Loving God is her whole.
She has a loving dad, a supermum, a caring kor kor and a little brother who is not so little anymore.
And her baby dog, Bobby, the fatty golden retriever.
The latest addition: her baby nephew =)
It was definitely a dreaded decision. Dragging it to the last 5 mins to declare to the class of 40 Korean students that I had been their teacher for only 3 days. That I was covering someone else. That it would most probably be the last time they ever saw me.
The funny thing is even though I'm about the same age as them and would have been friends with them if I had perhaps met them somewhere else, the sense of loss I felt as I bid farewell was that of a teacher. I don't even think I felt like a mentor to them. 3 days of English grammar and games was not enough to build a strong bond between me and them but it was an experience I'll never ever forget.
A few things I learnt from this camp:
No matter how old we are, there's a kid in everyone of us. And chocolates, they're definitely an ice-breaker.
Be strict but not too strict. Serious when it comes to assignments-"Don't play play" attitude would be helpful. But be a fun and loving person who is easy to approach when it comes to teaching/learning.
Handling a class of 40 is no easy feat. But when you're lucky enough to get students with a good attitude, it becomes as easy as ABC.
Always plan and prepare for an 8 hour lesson even if your lesson is only 4 hours.
Never underestimate the abilities of your students.
Learning the culture of your students and finding common ground is the best way to get their respect and attention.
Last but not least, self-discovery: I can be professional and be up to the job when the time calls for it. Well, at least for a teaching job. Don't know about others though.
Yeap, so the perfect 7 to end a wonderful week of working. =)
