joao - presentation 30th July

I could not write my first blog from the week without mentioning our presentation. It was indeed a very good one. I could watch many good ones and learn many ways of how to deliver a lesson. Learning from other teachers and different nationalities is also something that I felt it was really amazing. There were a genuine feeling of learning and sharing.
Although we are teachers for long time, something I felt very intriguing is that whenever we need to present to our peers we do feel nervous. it does not matter how much you know, we still feel anxious.
Personally I was confident about my presentation. But , I was also nervous. I believe I was able to present it and get the teachers interest as many of them came after asking about sharing it more and intending to use with their own students. I strongly believe that a connection with people is what we human beings need. Therefore, a diary written by the students and reflected with the teacher would help create this. As educators, we have contact and know about the students needs. In order to build up  rapport this is something that would develop their confidence and connection not only with school but also society. I feel somehow scared of what I have seen. Students as early as 9 neglected and unaware of any love or respect let alone connection.
In Summary, I felt very happy to be part of that presentation and lucky for  I had opportunity to learn as well as share. My proposal for a diary in english was well received by my peers and I expect to receive from some of them feedbacks about it. I truly believe in connection and sharing. This is what I believe and probably what drove me to be here at UARK