tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043193536417727727.post394059482043495845..comments2023-05-19T18:34:50.768+06:00Comments on Bhutan Clan: A Year Teaching in Bhutan – my thoughts on some simple improvementsBhutan Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11228320727380974304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043193536417727727.post-4668339084639596462015-01-08T02:52:58.308+06:002015-01-08T02:52:58.308+06:00Well this post brings me not to happy tears but te...Well this post brings me not to happy tears but tears of frustration - its sickening for me to think that another year has passed by, another volunteer teacher (or two) and nothing has changed in the culture of Chumey MSS. I was most sad to hear that teachers are still teaching reading by spelling out words - I worked hard to change this culture - I even said I didn't want to ever hear that type of teaching as I walked past a classroom - but there you go, without knowing better, the teachers fall back on probably how they were taught long ago. I'm glad to hear you continued teaching art and I know how much the kids gained from those creative lessons - its something to look forward to and all the while they are learning English as they get hands on making things. I concur on every one of your points and I really hope that someone at the MOE takes notice. Last year I brought most of these points to the meeting we had with Madam Secretary in Thimphu and I was assured by her and her staff that 'something would be done' but by the looks of your list, nothing much was done. It is a bit defeating for us volunteer teachers who come in to 'make a difference' to note that year after year little changes that will really help the students have a better opportunity to learn are not made and the benefit of having skilled volunteer teachers is not appreciated or maximised.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284381708951069798noreply@blogger.com