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| Lilli leads us through the numbers. |
In order for her to do this, a registered New Zealand teacher needs to be in the room.
Wednesday after lunch sees me in the language room with half of W3.
I sit next to Ellie who is mildly uncomfortable that Mrs Hyde is in the seat next to her.
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| Concentration and fine motor skills. |
Lilli leads us through folding a booklet with Chinese numbers and basic sayings. Fortunately I get it right. Phew!
Now she writes the first five numbers on the board and leads us through the pronunciation. I learn that the macrons tell you how to say each word - flat, slide up, slide down.
We repeat this with the next five numbers.
We learn about the significance of red as a lucky colour and view some intricate cut paper shapes from China. It's our turn and I learn a lot about the paper folding and scissor skills of the students.
All too soon it's over...but I've enjoyed the experience. No finishing work at the back of the room for me. I'm a learner. I might even learn a new language!
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| Red paper cut outs are a Chinese tradition. |
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| Showing off our creations. |
I'd like to avoid making a comment about teaching tricks, involving any animal but great to see that you are still providing authentic learning for your students and using a fantastic resource like having a teacher from overseas work with themselves and you. The next challenge that I'd like to see you take part in is using your language with Mandarin speakers or have your students teach some of what they've learnt with other classrooms and students. Skype would be good. Yes we would.
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I love the Skype idea! Strangely, we decided to start the new term 4 timetable in the last week of term. Meant there was no "wind down" wasting of time. When we are further down the track we could try to teach you. Great thinking Mr Webb.
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