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Of Hordes, Fords, and Borders
Reblogged from Making a Difference: We had a few days off of school for Easter. I took that time to travel, but I didn’t go too far. My Easter vacation was spent in a space between Europe and Asia, between … Continue reading
Posted in Georgian Life, TLG (Teach and Learn in Georgia)
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Georgian Is As Georgian Does
Reblogged from Making a Difference: Exactly one year ago, I was going over my checklist of things to pack for Georgia and wondering what the heck I had decided to do. My mom had already told me her fears for … Continue reading
Posted in Georgian Language, Georgian Life, TLG (Teach and Learn in Georgia)
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Common Sensical Advice
Reblogged from Making a Difference: Georgian classrooms are quite different than most American classrooms I’ve ever been in. The classes can be huge here (up to 35 students – too many!), some kids will never have proper materials for class … Continue reading
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Moving Forward with Information Technology
Reblogged from Making a Difference: I just read a press release about the new integrated English and computer skills exam. This is the second year the exam has been given, and apparently both the number of people who attempted the … Continue reading
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Writing Lesson Plan
Reblogged from Making a Difference: This ripped-from-the-headlines Lesson Plan has sort of developed over the last few months and I have found that in the chaotic and resource-deprived Georgian classrooms, it helps to calm the class, restore some order and … Continue reading
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I extended my TLG contract! Here's why.
Reblogged from Making a Difference: The other day, one of my third graders (one of the four Giorgi’s in that class and about a hundred in the school) asked how long I would be staying at their school. “Until December,” … Continue reading
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Medical Woes and "Woahs!"
Reblogged from Making a Difference: Having spent a lot of time in Georgia, I considered myself to be rather lucky that I have never had to enter a doctors office for any reason. Not solely because I am in Georgia and dealing … Continue reading
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A Very Village Victory Day
Reblogged from Making a Difference: Life moves slower in the village. There’s little sense of urgency and a great appreciation for the little things. People are less high-strung and they seem to enjoy each other’s company more. They stop and … Continue reading
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The Time Concept
Why does Time Fly and Yet Stand Still? Its amazes me how the appreciation and passing of time changes so much between kid and adult-hood. I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand why this is happens. Perhaps we just have … Continue reading
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