Nov 2. First day of short practicum:

 I got to school around 7:45 am and met other STs from UBC at schools’ office. We met the vice-principal in his office. After a detailed orientation, we toured around the school and met the staff and teachers.  They were very warm and welcoming. The school atmosphere was very friendly.

I have attended three different math classes including my sponsoring teacher class.  We have also planed what lessons I would cover during the second week. I also got free math textbooks :)

Nov 3.

Today, I have attended a Mandarin class as my SA recommended. That was an interesting experience. I didn’t know the language, but the teacher and students actions attracted my attention.

Nov 4.

In the education system I attended, we as students were assigned to a classroom and different teachers came to our classroom and taught different subjects. But here is the opposite of what I experienced. Students go to different teachers’ office for different subjects. I found it quite interesting that each teacher has an office. The teachers have the opportunity to design their classroom suited for their method of teaching and the activities they are going to conduct.