Sa Wat Dee Khrap (Hello) from Thailand and greetings from Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS):
Our Cadets continued to refine their teaching skills and were able to engage with each Thailand Cadet to improve his English Skills. The simplistic task of talking to their Cadets for one hour is more difficult than most would think. Every day, we discuss positive and negative initiatives during a "huddle" and utilize the ideas in the next day's English lessons. Our Army Cadets are truly becoming teachers and have already experienced encouraging momentum towards a better understanding of teaching Conversational English.
Yesterday...We met with the Mathematical Department and participated in some outstanding dialogue. Each of us experienced new foods during the discussion (everybody really liked the sauce that the food was dipped into. The rule of "double dipping" does not apply in Thailand...:) The food was great and each enjoyed the new tastes. Also, we found some hidden talents of one of our Cadets. Cadet Winne can juggle (actually juggles well) and put on a demonstration for all the Mathematical Department Leadership. The AFAPS teachers use games such as juggling to teach math and mind skills.
Transportation...Yesterday we had one of our bikes (Our primary means to move around the AFAPS campus) break down and was issued a new bike. The new bike is smaller with a basket, bell, and seat (A back seat for somebody to sit on). Funny thing about the new bike...Another one of our bikes needed repairs this morning and two of our Cadets had to ride together. Stay tuned on the blog for some good ole' embarrassing pictures...:)
Today...The Thailand Cadets will depart the campus late afternoon to go home for the weekend. Most of the Cadets here leave for the weekend, unless they have additional studying or get in trouble. Our Cadets will continue teaching until late afternoon and will get prepared for our weekend trip to Phitsanulok and Sukhothai Historical Parks.
There has been some difficulty getting on the Internet, but the Thailand Cadre continue to help us work through the challenges. Technology issues always happen no matter the country, but we will work through it and continue to make efforts to blog every day.
I hope that each of you have enjoyed the daily blog and look forward to your comments.
Pass our blog site to your friends and family. It's great to share this experience with all of you.
Khaawp Khoon Khrap (Thank-you),
MAJ Glassman (CULP Leader)
MAJ Glassman (CULP Leader)
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| CDT Deschenes and MAJ Glassman with the Second Year Cadets |
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| CDT Kornblut with the Second Year Cadets |
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| A Second Year Cadet attempting to show us a card trick.... It didn't work but he said he likes making people laugh so he succeeded |
Thanks for the very informative blog!
ReplyDeleteWe're glad to know that Cdt. Winne is still juggling! Way to go Winne. :)
(From your proud Mom)
His juggling was a great icebreaker and made a positive impact on the dialogue. The Thailand Officers truly enjoyed his talent and he will do another demonstration to the Thailand Cadets during Math Club. They teach juggling during math because it enables the individuals in class to utilize their minds and brain in synch. Cadet Winne has done a great job and continues to make positive impacts during the visit. You all did a great job in raising him...:)
ReplyDelete~ MAJ Glassman