ALT Time
There have been numerous class cancellations at school and combined with last week's tests I've had little to do but sit in the teachers' room. It didn't used to bother me if I had lots of time at school but it's starting to bother me. I used to fill in time by studying a little Japanese or reading something on the Internet. But recently it's felt a little unsettling. Being unproductive isn't very satisfying so I've been trying to produce more mini-worksheets like word searches for class. Also, I don't want to sit in front of the computer the whole day while the other teachers are working hard. Is this just a phase after my busy time at elementary? It's not like I am dying to get to class, but at least when I do go I feel like I'm being of some use, even if I just read sentences for the students to repeat.
I hear ya! I am an ALT on the JET program, and for the first half of the year I did nothing but elementary. There was absolutely no spare time. Even Yasumi jikan became Melissa to Asobou jikan! It was non-stop craziness...now that I am doing more Jr. high, I have more and more free time. I feel so lazy and useless. Definately not satisfying. So I have started making games and things like that. Some of the teachers have kids write journals, so I have started reading,correcting them and writing notes, which gets the kids super-excited and is a great way to really get to know them...But I am definately going thru Shogakko withdrawl. i imagine it's like coming home after being away at war. Good luck ne! If you have a chance, check out my blog!
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 06:23 AM
Thanks for the comment Melissa. It's reassuring that my feelings are shared by others - although I'm sorry you feel the same.
Great blog! Looks like you are really into the Japanese culture thing. I could never get up on stage to act, even in English ;)
Posted by: Darren | Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 09:28 AM