The Laughter Begins

If it is one thing you can never be short on humour as a teacher. 

I gave my Form 3 class this question.

"Do you think that man is the most influential biotic factor. Give a reason for your answer."

I got all variations of answers to the question. But the ULTIMATE was this:

"No!!! Man is not the most influential factor because there are some women that are stronger than men."

I had to restrain myself not scream out in laughter. I could not believe it. Especially after reading the question sayin "and people when I say "man" I am referring to humans eh." I read out some answers to the class - though they couldn't see who's I was reading at the time. When I read that one- they laughed - expectedly - but had some good commentary - surprisingly - to go along with the laughter. One student even explained that even though the person's opinion is valid, it doesn't accurately answer the question. but a good point none the less. lol lol lol lol 

Another week- the labs begin and I am still psyched. lol The days are tiring though. But very rewarding. 

Teaching

I was not like Miss Max... I have been doing this thing for ... well I am going on to my fifth year of teaching in September [and I am 25 by the way] so I went in with jeans and work shirt and these ridiculously flat leather slippers....This years is going to be different...I have all the form fives for English AGAIN like last year...maybe, just maybe, the principal has faith in me...but no Literature...well I have my form five group but Mr. James took away the form four Literature and let me try my hand at a form three langauage group....I hated this decision at first...but then I look at it as a way to flex my muscles and by the time that this year is over, I can proudly say 'Yes, I teach English, and I am quite capable at doing it at all forms of the Secondary School.'

No timetable or staff meeting as yet. Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School is not your average school...there are a lot of things wrong with it...but there are good teachers there who try hard and this year I will be doing a lot more than trying...I will also be upgrading!!!

I registered for the Diploma in Teaching at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College which will be done with UWI [Cavehill]. We go to class once every other Thursday for the next two years...I can't wait to see how my teaching improves and what better techniques and strategies I will learn to better teach these children that God has entrusted in my care....

I'll be back on Monday to let you know how the first day went....