Open Class
So had open class last week on the 8th. It was Parents’ Day. Everything went well…at least for me. My co-teacher was super nervous. There’s nothing to be nervous about. Just a few extra bodies in the class that are bigger and older than the students. Ooooo so special. I don’t know I feel all bleh about it. I guess because I had so many right after I got here and just started teaching, that now I’m super relax about it.
AND only the principal and vice principal came in. Like that’s such a huge deal? I use to work in the office 2 desks away from the vice principal and the principal’s office was right there. Now that’s nerve wrecking.
Co-teacher was so nervous, she was talking over me. I was like -.- chill, act like it’s a normal class. Once you treat it as something else you screw up. And she screwed up..a lot. *sigh*
Before open class she asked if I was nervous. I wasn’t. No need to be. She said it was because I’m a native English speaker. It’s like no…they are paying more attention to me than they are to you. They never really care much about what the Korean teacher is doing in my classes, more of what I’m doing. I should be the one nervous. They are paying me money to teach these kids. They have to make sure it’s a good investment.
Of course I can’t say half of that to her because well first…she wouldn’t understand a fourth of it. *sigh*
Anyways, it went as well as it could have went. Then later the principal wanted to speak with me in her office.
Nice right?
My co-teacher was nervous again. Saying she thinks the principal wanted to talk about her. Why talk about her with me? I honestly can care less. I know she’s not lasting long. Like come on give me a break.
Chatted with my principal for like 30 minutes about teaching and different ideas. I always enjoy talking with her. She asked if I was having any problems and if I like the school. It’s like yeah…and? She asked how I felt about having so many co-teachers. I mean this is my third one and I haven’t even finished my year yet. I told her it was fine. I’ve gotten use to it. They are ok and I know they are leaving soon, so I don’t even get attached. She said that I might have many co-teachers but she wants me to continue working with the kids. It’s like…are you thinking about another year with me? Ooooo
We talked some more and then I left. I always leave out smiling and everyone in the office is like O.o Our principal can be rough on people. I’ve seen a lot of people come out looking like their world’s were crushed to pieces.
But uh…yeah that was open class day.
I’ll update on other things later.
Until next time~! Which is like a few minutes. ^^