So yes, I have arrived! It's a lot warmer and more humid than I am used to, but I am adjusting. I now feel like air conditioned rooms are cold rather than comfortable. Everyone here has been so welcoming and I have made a number of friends.
At the moment I am at Covenant Christian Academy in Rizal, Laguna. It is about 100km (60 miles) from Manila, the capital. I have been in class rooms observing, and occasionally assisting. I have no training in teaching and I came to learn, not to teach. But I was unprepared for how humbling it would be, as I have very little to offer. I love getting to know the students, engaging with them and teaching them.
My mum once told me that her favourite thing about teaching is the moment when it clicks. When you see that what you have been explaining makes sense to the student and they are able to apply that understanding. Now I understand!! And my thoughts about possibly wanting to persue a career in education have been confirmed!
That will have to do for today. I will try to post again in the next couple of days, and include some pictures of what I have been doing!!
Please pray that my focus would remain on giving God glory and serving his people.
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