Today, we discussed our goals for the semester.
Here they are:
James
– I want to learn many different kinds of English activities for children.
– Present at a conference with Simon in November and write a paper
– Go to Boston in December and do NO WORK for 2 weeks
– Learn more about Myanmar culture; learn 5 phrases in Myanmar
– Learn 10 Thai words
Yukiko
1) Study for teaching exam (Getting started)
2) Go abroad (Paris, France; visit a friend)
Misamisa
1) Study for teaching exam (English skill and knowledge of the teaching profession (教職) so she wants to learn about this.
2) Learn about the culture of Thailand and have a valuable experience there
3) Get to know the Earlham students.
TIP
Goals
1) JLPT Test (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
2) Memorize new Kanji, five words every day
Kinopi
1) Study for the teaching exam
2) Wants to learn how to do a communicative class
3) Make progress in listening
JIP
1)JLPT Test
2)I want to use Japanese grammar correctly.
3)Memorize a lot of Kanji
Crazy Chicken
1)Study about 外国語活動 in elementary school
2)Learn how to keep students busy in class
3)Study for teaching exam (especially Math, Science and P.E)
James discussed some big dates:
10/29, Taro Kindergarten
10/30, Workshop at Fuzoku Elementary School (15:00 – 17:00)
12/5 Fuzoku Elementary School Open Class