I stand corrected

Leading up to my departure for Korea, I was thinking long and hard about the reality of teaching 6-12 year old children. Throughout my undergraduate degree in English I was frequently asked if I wanted to be a teacher, and I always promptly and with conviction said, NO! I never considered myself to be good with children, nor did I particularly ever want to be around them for too long. So it came as quite a surprise to myself, and to many others, when I decided to sign on for a year of teaching. But I finally decided, as I finalized the contract, that I struggled long enough with the language and I might as well help others struggle along as well.


Today I'm really glad I made that decision. There is a strong sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes along with this teaching gig. It's a great experience to watch these kids progress and to know that you've had some part in that. I am thoroughly enjoying teaching, even if they are little germ toting, nose picking, children. They are dedicated to learning and are also adorable little humans.


I would like to add that the teaching experience has been made just a little sweeter when I discovered today that there is an optional booklist in the curriculum which includes a book based on my favourite Shakespearean play. So, next week, I will introduce my grade 6 class to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Looks like they are ready for my Shakespearean interpretation after all.