This week I fell in love with teaching.
I've always really looked forward to it, but this week something shifted. I did a lesson on "Problems and Advice" and as part of the lesson I had them write down one problem and put it in my basket. I intended on playing a game with the problems, because I was assuming they'd write silly and fun things down. But these students! They really gave me their biggest problem on paper. I had some really heartbreaking ones ("I need happy.") and some really hilarious ones ("I am too young to build a boat.") but each one was a little window into my students soul. They cracked my heart wide open. And that was when I realized I really am making a difference with these kids.
From class:
"Good advice! What are some examples of good advice? Like, Never Give up!, Believe in Yourself, what else? No pain no gain? Good! What else? Don't worry be happy...great! I'll tell you my favorite:
(very big on chalkboard)
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
Maria, what is your dream??
This! Being here with you is my dream. Can you believe it?"
(big smiles all around)
(except for those boys in the back who were throwing paper at each other) :)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Follow your dreams
Posted by Maria Davis 梦遥 at 10:27 AM
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I am so glad that things are turning around for you. You are incredible, are going to make a huge impact on so many people in Changsha (that was the first time I didnt have to look up how to spell that...).
I'm so glad you're my friend!
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