Well, I actually started observing on Wednesday (22nd). There are 23 students in our 3rd grade class (and some can speak German!) The school is 3 stories and is connected with the middle and high school. It's a very interesting setup. Our class is on the 1st floor, and the library ("Information Center") is on the 2nd long with the office, and computer class is on the 3rd floor.
And as for the gender of my roommates, 1 is a guy and 14 are girls.
Wednesday, after my first day at the school, I went downtown and took some pictures and got a little tour guide from one of my fellow student teachers. Those pics should be posted. Wednesday evening, the whole staff of DoDDS that is in any way associated with the student teachers had dinner at Scheffel's Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg - it was amazing, I had "suckling pig!"
The student teacher that was in my class previous my arrival is German. She voluntarily took this position in order to familiarize herself with the American educational system. She was at the dinner and I will have the opportunity to see her teach in my (our) 3rd grade class on Thursday. She also volunteered to be my German tutor!
Lastnight, I decided what I will do for Thanksgiving, so I booked a trip to Dublin! It was only 10 Euro there and like 40 Euro back! That's like $65! It was cheaper, but I missed the cheap date by a day.
Next week, I will observe and take it from there.
There's a photo of my me, my cooperating teacher, and her previous German student teacher.
The photo of a boy with wings that is labeled, "Uni-Shop," was a student jail for for the University of Heidelberg college students... haha.
Oh, and since it's a military post - I pretty much live and work in a "fenced-in" community with guards everywhere. I have to check in and out with guards (they are sometimes German, American, or other ethnicities). I live on PHV (Patrick Henry Village), but my school is located on Mark Twain Village or MTV. I have ridden the military shuttle and German bus now - very exciting.
Today (Saturday), I actually went to Mannheim to watch a movie at a German theatre. They are much nicer than American theatres (cleaner and more elegant I guess you would say). They are more expensive though, about 9 Euro = $11.
Signing off from Germany...
Brandon
2 comments:
Hi, Brandon...it is early (12:51 AM) Wednesday morning here. This is a huge week at Tech, as you probably already know, because we play Texas in Lubbock on Saturday. The game has been chosen as ESPN's College Game of the Week since Texas is ranked #1 and Tech is ranked #6, and both teams are undefeated!! I think Texas is favored by 6 points, but we, of course intend to beat them!! I really enjoy following your blog and finding out what all you are up to!! It sounds like you are having some wonderful experiences!! Will you be going to Dublin for Thanksgiving by yourself? Thanks for keeping us all informed. Would you let me know if you are receiving my comments as I cannot tell for sure.
s.sitton
Hi, Mrs. Sitton!
Yes I am receiving your comments - I really appreciate you spending the time to write them. So glad we beat Texas!! I didn't get to watch it here, but saw some replays online. I'll be going to Dublin with about 6 other roommates, some of us are on a different flight, however. Let me know if you have any other questions! Hope you are having a great semester!! Thanks for everything.
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