Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
...regular Osaka Elementary School
Tuesday and today we went to an elementary school. The principal was so friendly, eager, and excited for us to be there, she couldn't possible be any more welcoming. It has surprised me how relaxed and funny the administrators are here, they don't seem to worry about anything. Every morning we get there and they bring in hot green tea, I do not particularly like it but I usually drink it out of respect. Mid-morning we come back to the principal's office for a break, once again they bring in green tea (this time cold) and snacks. We talk and she answers questions.
The students are thrilled to have us there and yell out "hello" repeatedly. Most students can say "Hello", "My name is", "What is your name", and "Goodbye". Other than that communication is very difficult, words obviously just do not sound the same so there is usually no way to figure it out unless you have pictures, can act it out, or thankfully have a translator near by.
Music is highly regarded and the K-2 students learn the pianika (small piano) and harmonica. Grades 3-5 all learn the recorder, some however were playing the drums and piano as well. They all seemed quite talented and their singing was lovely.
The students are thrilled to have us there and yell out "hello" repeatedly. Most students can say "Hello", "My name is", "What is your name", and "Goodbye". Other than that communication is very difficult, words obviously just do not sound the same so there is usually no way to figure it out unless you have pictures, can act it out, or thankfully have a translator near by.
Music is highly regarded and the K-2 students learn the pianika (small piano) and harmonica. Grades 3-5 all learn the recorder, some however were playing the drums and piano as well. They all seemed quite talented and their singing was lovely.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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