1st Term in Japan: Reflection
Today, I taught my last lesson of my first term in Japan. These are 10 things that I want Term II Ariel to remember: 1. Prepare everything well. A good teacher prepares for every eventuality 2. Read what they will cover before the class. Do extra research even if you'll never be able to articulate it in Japanese. Duh. 3. Be yourself. You are more than enough. 4. Be innovative. Try something new each-time. You never have to be great at something to give it a try. A good teacher takes risks 5. Make the kids a study. 6. Spend more time with them outside of class. Bit by bit. 7. Always stay gracious with your co teachers. 8. TALK with your JTEs. 9. Wait for the respect. 10. You deserve to be here. HAVE AN OPINION. It's what you're here for.