Becoming Bilingual

Does anyone ever feel like we are missing out on so many opportunities by having most language classes not begin until high school? Think about how easy it is to acquire language when you're in elementary school. I've spent 6 years trying to get to where I am right now, and I often think about how many other languages I would be able to speak if I had exposure earlier on. When I first decided that I wanted to become a spanish teacher, I thought it would be fun to teach at an elementary immersion school. While there are increasingly more schools like this, I found that if I wanted to have more job security I would have to teach at the higher level. In all practicality, I am very pleased with the decision that I've made. I just wish that there were more language programs in elementary schools. That said, I am so excited to educated at the level where I can push my students to examine the language and culture they are learning!

Una semana casi entera sin dormir

Wow! This week has been crazy! Even though it didn't seem like there was that much due, I still felt exhausted. I'm not sure how much of this was due to the emotional/ controversial interactions that have taken place in some our classes, or whether it is an entirely personal feeling I've had this week. I was looking around the room this morning and noticed that even the most energetic characters seemed to be lagging. Don't blame it all on Pat's class, she's an exciting lady! : )

I have been trying to come up with ways to rejuvenate myself during this intensive program. My fear is that fall is going to be even more demanding, and that I am going to miss out on the great aspects of the program because I feel so worn out. Any body else feeling overwhelmed?