The testing season started in earnest today...I try not to go into it with too many preconceived ideas for fear of not giving my students a fair crack of the whip. The 1st class was fine. No real issues apart from the 3 students who were late. Not just alittle late but 45 minutes late. If there is one thing i dislike________________________________
The 2nd class, however, were truly awful. I'm trying to look on the bright side but they weren't good. They had all the instructions in both Korean and English so communication of what I was looking for should not have been an issue but something was lost in translation because it was at times painful listening to some of my students trying to get a sentence out. Certainly some low scores were secured by them...this is the point when I start doubting my test and the wisdom of doing this particular style. I can't judge it based on the performance of 1 class. The time to assess the validity of the test will be at the end when all 8 classes have been completed.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Monday, June 06, 2005
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Sunday, June 05, 2005
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Word of the week: 'Done'
Cos it is...2weeks of testing and then it's holiday time. Thats not to say that i'm taking it easy. Far from it given that the next 2 weeks need to run smoothly. At least there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Phrase of the week: 'just give us your fuckin money'
Sorry about the language but the immortal words of Sir Bob Geldof spoken at the time of Live Aid. He is back but this time he is urging a million people to decend on Edinburgh to protest at the G8 Summit which is being held north of Edinburgh.
Sight of the week: 'Mosquitoes'
My mates are back. Actually, they are not my best mates but they seem to be very partial to a bit of Scottish blood. How they enjoy it...'cos i'm certainly not enjoying givin git to them.
Song of the week: 'YMCA' by the Village People
Korean Karoke is back after what seems like a long absence. Cue the above mentioned song swiftly followed by a bit of Britney. Cummmmmmmmme on!
Cos it is...2weeks of testing and then it's holiday time. Thats not to say that i'm taking it easy. Far from it given that the next 2 weeks need to run smoothly. At least there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Phrase of the week: 'just give us your fuckin money'
Sorry about the language but the immortal words of Sir Bob Geldof spoken at the time of Live Aid. He is back but this time he is urging a million people to decend on Edinburgh to protest at the G8 Summit which is being held north of Edinburgh.
Sight of the week: 'Mosquitoes'
My mates are back. Actually, they are not my best mates but they seem to be very partial to a bit of Scottish blood. How they enjoy it...'cos i'm certainly not enjoying givin git to them.
Song of the week: 'YMCA' by the Village People
Korean Karoke is back after what seems like a long absence. Cue the above mentioned song swiftly followed by a bit of Britney. Cummmmmmmmme on!
Saturday, June 04, 2005
1one
Small things may me happy...sorry but I lead a simple life.
After months - nay, years of footballing misery - Scotland got back to basics and won a damn game. Small steps...not a classic and not exactly a big name but a 2-0 defeat of Moldova will do. I would have settle for that before the match.
The Moldovans had come to sit in and defend which is something that they are perfectly entitled to do. The problem being that Scotland find it difficult to break teams down given the fact we do not possess the sort of player who can change a game with 1 move ORpass...in fact it took a mistake from their 'keeper to help us on our way. He flapped at the ball and allowed Dailly to tap in to make it 1-0. A relief. It doesn't matter how it crosses the line so long as it crosses it. We had to wait until the end of the match for the 2nd. Inbetween times, they looked dangerous.BUT, 3 points in the bag coupled with draws for the other teams in the group mean that we are 4 points off 2nd place in the group with a game in hand...win that game and we are back in 'contention'. However, the game in question is on wednesday against Belarus in Minsk. Not a place you want to be visiting at the end of a long hard season.
The last time we played there we won thanks to a McCallister penalty. Of course, that it is a result I would kill for given the number of injuries we have and having a couple of players suspended. Actually, this is a game which might suit us. We don't have to force the game like todays game. We could defend and plan to hit on the break. Certainly, McFadden has to play from the start. He has all the tricks and could cause damage. The question is, who do you play next to him. I think Miller looked tried. One of the Hibs boys needs to start. They have the energy and between them have bagged 40 odd this season. The midfied though could be interesting .Fletcher is a great player but is carrying an injury. Hartley is suspended, McNamara is out. It's upto Feerguson to get the job done. The defence picks itself with Pressley and Webster certain to play along with Weir.
If we get the 1st goal, then we'll win. I concerned though. They looked tired today. I wonder if the win will give them the shot they need for 1 more big effort. I tell you what though, my thursday students might be getting better than expected grades if we win...
well doneboys.
After months - nay, years of footballing misery - Scotland got back to basics and won a damn game. Small steps...not a classic and not exactly a big name but a 2-0 defeat of Moldova will do. I would have settle for that before the match.
The Moldovans had come to sit in and defend which is something that they are perfectly entitled to do. The problem being that Scotland find it difficult to break teams down given the fact we do not possess the sort of player who can change a game with 1 move ORpass...in fact it took a mistake from their 'keeper to help us on our way. He flapped at the ball and allowed Dailly to tap in to make it 1-0. A relief. It doesn't matter how it crosses the line so long as it crosses it. We had to wait until the end of the match for the 2nd. Inbetween times, they looked dangerous.BUT, 3 points in the bag coupled with draws for the other teams in the group mean that we are 4 points off 2nd place in the group with a game in hand...win that game and we are back in 'contention'. However, the game in question is on wednesday against Belarus in Minsk. Not a place you want to be visiting at the end of a long hard season.
The last time we played there we won thanks to a McCallister penalty. Of course, that it is a result I would kill for given the number of injuries we have and having a couple of players suspended. Actually, this is a game which might suit us. We don't have to force the game like todays game. We could defend and plan to hit on the break. Certainly, McFadden has to play from the start. He has all the tricks and could cause damage. The question is, who do you play next to him. I think Miller looked tried. One of the Hibs boys needs to start. They have the energy and between them have bagged 40 odd this season. The midfied though could be interesting .Fletcher is a great player but is carrying an injury. Hartley is suspended, McNamara is out. It's upto Feerguson to get the job done. The defence picks itself with Pressley and Webster certain to play along with Weir.
If we get the 1st goal, then we'll win. I concerned though. They looked tired today. I wonder if the win will give them the shot they need for 1 more big effort. I tell you what though, my thursday students might be getting better than expected grades if we win...
well doneboys.
Friday, June 03, 2005
phone
That's IT.
IT=the end of the teaching until september. Nice. In many ways, I'm sad that it is this time since, on the whole, I have a decent repoire with my classes even the ones I complained about at the start of the semester. I guess that is half the battle - getting classes 'on side'. That sounds abi strange but ultimately that is what you have to do. If they are 'against you' then you are unlikely to get them to listen or do things you want them to do. However, if they are 'with you' then it makes life much easier.
Plus, it might be seen as cynical but at the end of the semester, the students get to grade you and for me that is at the back of my mind and comes to the fore at this time of the year. I'm not especially conscious of that in class or when I'm making the test or giving homework but it's certainly there in the background. I read a posting on a Teacher's Website that asked the question of whether, at University, teachers are actually educating or if we are merely entertaining the 'customers'. Interesting point given that Korean Students pay their fees themselves are, in a very general sense, customers of the University. I tend to think that I am both. Although, at a previous job I was certainly entertaining the customers. That said, I just do what I can...that's all i can do. If the students enjoy it or even get something out of it, then great.
anyway,
IT=the end of the teaching until september. Nice. In many ways, I'm sad that it is this time since, on the whole, I have a decent repoire with my classes even the ones I complained about at the start of the semester. I guess that is half the battle - getting classes 'on side'. That sounds abi strange but ultimately that is what you have to do. If they are 'against you' then you are unlikely to get them to listen or do things you want them to do. However, if they are 'with you' then it makes life much easier.
Plus, it might be seen as cynical but at the end of the semester, the students get to grade you and for me that is at the back of my mind and comes to the fore at this time of the year. I'm not especially conscious of that in class or when I'm making the test or giving homework but it's certainly there in the background. I read a posting on a Teacher's Website that asked the question of whether, at University, teachers are actually educating or if we are merely entertaining the 'customers'. Interesting point given that Korean Students pay their fees themselves are, in a very general sense, customers of the University. I tend to think that I am both. Although, at a previous job I was certainly entertaining the customers. That said, I just do what I can...that's all i can do. If the students enjoy it or even get something out of it, then great.
anyway,
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Temp.
Witnessed my 1st big, semi-major concert here in Korea couresty of the Uni. and KMTV which was recording the concert for later broadcast on National TV.I had no idea who was playing but there were about 6 acts performing a 3or4 set mini-gig. Would like to say that it was great, alas I would be lying.
Actually, it was very bizarre in that we (the crowd) were all sitting on plastic garden style chairs. It was almost genteel compared with other concerts I've been too. In fact, I think this is the 1st one that I've sat at...I had to because 1. there wasn't much to get excited about and 2. there were 'security' men equiped with whistles ensuring that everyone was sitting down. Of course, i was scared, I mean, a whistle. You don't mess with a man with a whistle!
Highlight if the concert was not so much the songs or the perfomers but a dancer who somehow managed to fall off the stage and head first into the 'mosh' pit. Amazingly, the song or the other dancers didn't stop and continued as if nothing had happened...the crowd, though had noticed and were split into 2 groups - the ones who saw it and were concerned for the fallen dancer and the others who also saw it but where too busy killing themselves with laughter as this unfortuante mishap. I'm not saying which camp I was in...I dare say that it will be edited out when it is shown on tv. Shame really because the dive was worth at least a 9.6.
Actually, it was very bizarre in that we (the crowd) were all sitting on plastic garden style chairs. It was almost genteel compared with other concerts I've been too. In fact, I think this is the 1st one that I've sat at...I had to because 1. there wasn't much to get excited about and 2. there were 'security' men equiped with whistles ensuring that everyone was sitting down. Of course, i was scared, I mean, a whistle. You don't mess with a man with a whistle!
Highlight if the concert was not so much the songs or the perfomers but a dancer who somehow managed to fall off the stage and head first into the 'mosh' pit. Amazingly, the song or the other dancers didn't stop and continued as if nothing had happened...the crowd, though had noticed and were split into 2 groups - the ones who saw it and were concerned for the fallen dancer and the others who also saw it but where too busy killing themselves with laughter as this unfortuante mishap. I'm not saying which camp I was in...I dare say that it will be edited out when it is shown on tv. Shame really because the dive was worth at least a 9.6.
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