The overall day of training was overwhelming and now I have a new habit of getting sleepy when learning new things ^^;;; I noticed it in hawaii and at Target and training yesterday. But I have to say it's a gift and a curse to have Cedric training you. He is an amazing teacher and he gives you so much amazing help on the 5Es with the kids but he's so good I know it scared me into thinking if i can handle this.
Starting knew things scare me and I assume I can't do it after a week or so I just pass that hill and I'm pretty darn good at it. I'm in the freak out stage still but I know I actually have to be riding the bike myself to truly get my mind around all that. Even doing demo's in front of the other ALTs won't do it but it'll help me for battle with my future students.
I notice a lot of time during the training was asking questions about things not going as planned and learning more about how the school system works. Even me who is a up and coming Japanologist didn't know how involved teachers were with their student's life. I knew they had much more responsibility then their western counterparts; them being called to the police station if the kid gets in trouble and what not. But not so far as calling their student to make sure they woke up and were getting ready for school if needed. It's always made sense to me that a teacher should have a more respected and responsible role in children lives since they spend the same (if not more) amount of time with the child as the parents do. As an ALT we got all the respect that comes as being a teacher in Japan but none of the responsibility. I haven't taught a class yet but in hearing all about this and other ALTs interaction with their students I just feel like my day job here in Japan will be an English teacher and I'll want to get certified and everything. We'll see if that sticks when I start classes lol
Also because Japan+ME=money problems I went to training with only 4000 yen ($45-ish) left and talked to Dennis and David about it. By the end of the day I had 30000 yen ($350) signed out to me with the rest of the loaning coming when I get my bank account all set. I also heard a comment of getting my signing bonus at the end of the month as well. Things will start looking up!
I got my placement as well! I heard things can change during training so I'm keeping in mind it's not final until I sign contracts and get my apartment and school assignments. So where am I going at least for the moment?
Hitachi, Ibaraki!
Yup! Hitachi as in the TVs and other electronics ^^ As for those who got their placements today I got the biggest city. It's also a non-driving placement too. which i had told my friend here i had only just got my license and he said it was really nice knowing me XD well now i dont have to worry about driving! Though I worry about hour walks or bike rides to school ^^
I'm thinking it's time to get ready it's 6:23am and breakfast starts at 7am!
Day 2 of training starto!
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