The students did an excellent job presenting some of the course readings on listening and speaking instruction in ESL classrooms. In the afternoon, Yuwadee and Thamonwan, teachers from one of the schools we will be working at, presented us with a video made just for us. The 30 minute video gave an overview of the schools we will be working in. It included official greetings from school directors, teachers, the students, and even the chief of police. It also included a video clip of the dance routine which welcomed Dean Merchant on her visit her a couple of months ago to prepare our trip. We were all deeply touched by the video and it made us anxious to get out to the schools.
We were all thrilled to see Fernando walk in the door soon after lunch. He left a few days after we did to attend his brother's wedding. He had small adventure getting here, avoiding the typhoon in Japan by traveling through London, and taking rickety buses and motorcyle taxis to catch up with us in Hua Hin. Our group is now all together and ready to go!
In the afternoon, Dr. Perrotta and Dr. Schultz gave an excellent overview of lesson planning. Dr. Perrotta took us through a lesson in French, to help us understand how a well-developed lesson can be taught to help student learn a second language. Then the students began their own work on developing lesssons. They will finish them up tomorrow and present them to the group. We ended the session with some questions and answers from Yuwadee and Thamonwan about Thai culture and proper etiquette in Thai classrooms and homes.
During dinner, we suprised Robin with a cake to celebrate her wedding aniversary today. In the evening we headed in to town to enjoy the lively night market.
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