Alarm, hit snooze, turn around, repeat, …
The morning motto of today. I woke up and I realized I had a cold like everybody else in the house.
During my first hour, business studies, Natalia and I struggled to keep a fit, healthy and fresh appearance. Luckily the lesson was quite interesting and I personally learned a lot about a technique I always wanted to do.
During the free periods I tried to work on the due paper work. I caught up with all the evaluations, now I only need to do my learning objectives, observations and my tutor reports.
I also observed photography. That was really impressive, my brother would be happy when I tell him all about it. Afterwards my presence in the English class was not necessary. The group, normally 22 students, was cut down to 8 due to resit exams of students who did not obtain their target grade.
We spend our bit of the afternoon searching for Little T (the son of mister T's a.k.a. Martyn from PE) and business. That last business lesson was a basic lesson, the content was interesting though.
The rest of the night will be occupied with working for school, reading twilight and sleeping.
See you all tomorrow.
Timmy
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Sharpen claws and jump
Today was a very interesting day class management wise. We woke up early after having a very short night of sleep (I want to sleep around 1:30 AM). During my first lesson, with Ann, the students already tested our newly set boundaries. They failed miserably. They noticed that we were not only the nice Belgian students they knew but also armed to the teeth teachers who weren't afraid to use their claws and fangs when talked back to.
Already warmed up by ICT Ann and I joined up with Evi and Lindsay for History. That went pretty well. We split up and worked with the students who needed our help more than others. The teamwork and communication was really nice. We are now working as a fully greased teaching machine.
After the 4 period long teaching palloza I got a headache. That enabled me to do anything. After school we went to Sainsbury's (I'm starting to like this store) and bought another pair of trousers just to make sure I have some that will fit me in the futere.
Molly and Dave were out today, they planned a day in the theatre, and we had Sophie visiting us. She heard that we were having Spanish rice and she decided to join us. After the long evening talking and eating, as we grown accostumed to (which has caused my big due paperwork pile), we started working. I've done a fair amount of work and will continue tomorow in my 2 'available' periods.
The rest of this night will be spend by a shower, reading Twilight and playing a game of jungle speed.
I'll be back!
Already warmed up by ICT Ann and I joined up with Evi and Lindsay for History. That went pretty well. We split up and worked with the students who needed our help more than others. The teamwork and communication was really nice. We are now working as a fully greased teaching machine.
After the 4 period long teaching palloza I got a headache. That enabled me to do anything. After school we went to Sainsbury's (I'm starting to like this store) and bought another pair of trousers just to make sure I have some that will fit me in the futere.
Molly and Dave were out today, they planned a day in the theatre, and we had Sophie visiting us. She heard that we were having Spanish rice and she decided to join us. After the long evening talking and eating, as we grown accostumed to (which has caused my big due paperwork pile), we started working. I've done a fair amount of work and will continue tomorow in my 2 'available' periods.
The rest of this night will be spend by a shower, reading Twilight and playing a game of jungle speed.
I'll be back!
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Work, work, Pub, Pokemon and work again
Welcome to Leicester Sound! (Read with Leicester accent.)
Here is the long due update from Leicester.
Tuesday was a very peaceful day. I had only 1 lesson to teach so I decided to organise some paperwork and to make some appointments to observe some interesting classes. As a result I will observe photography and applied business next week. I did however helped Vicky (or Victoria) with her English class. She lost her voice so I had to be the voice of teaching and reason. The rest of the day was interesting. I got a phone call from Kristel which brought me kind of up to speed with the things home. The rest of the day was working for school. The main reason why I haven't updated my blog yet. Sorry for that.
Wednesday was another slow day. Only 2 hours to teach. Today I had to teach Business with Natalia which proved to be loads of fun. Not only was the class nice and really fine (;-)) but it was interesting to interact with an A-level group. English was nice too, I am getting used to this group and their lively ways. In the evening Stef arrived. That was loads off for Ann because she really missed him (like the other girls miss their boyfriends). I really got to know him better these past few days and appreciated him more than before. It was nice to have someone new in the group even if it was for a few days.
Thursday was a very busy day in terms of teaching. I had 4 hours of teaching. I had my first lesson alone. The same business group as yesterday. It was really tough this time because they were a bit passive at first and later on they became really active. Quite the change.
I also joined in with a PE lesson. We had rugby that day. I never thought I could love a game so much. It was exiting and I tried to go all in. I even tried to tackle Natalia and Stef. At first I was a bit reluctant to tackle Natalia because I was afraid to hurt hur in any way. I did not know the proper technique yet so that could be dangerous. A bit later I dropped all the inhibitions and just went for it. It turned out as a really good time.
We had a lesson of History the same day which was quite nice and PSCHE (soort stagebegeleiding) which was really fun to co-teach. Marion is a very strict but interesting teacher and it was a whole experience just being in one class room with her.
During that evening Stefs parents dropped in for dinner so we did not work but we had a very big dinner, loads of laughs and we ended the day with a hilarious game called Jungle Speed (something we discovered the day before).
Friday was another busy day. I had to teach French which I eventually liked. The group was nice, the system was not too difficult and my French was sufficient. I had some other lessons, also English were I saw my lovely group again, and at the end I had to try and figure out ICT again. Peter even asked us to observe, which turned out in helping him teach and controlling the students. We got the hint so we are going to offer him our services for next Friday.
During the evening we went to the performing arts festival at Groby College. Due to the bad weather before we came the festival (or parts of it) got posponed to a later date. This was one of these days. It was lovely, a lot of talent, covers and own compositions. The only bad thing was that one (maybe two) men/young boys ran backstage, came out behind the corner and showed their bare bum during a performance. The girl who was singing at the time was broken afterwards. She was great but it is sad this had to happen.
Later that same evening (after a small pitstop in Desford) we went to Leicester city, Braunston Gate, to go out. We promised Sophie to come. She took us to Sumo, a club which was too crowded, overstaffed and too noisy, and thus we went on, after 2 hours, to another place. A pub this time, quite nice but it closed 40 minutes after we arrived. We still went for a kebab afterwards but that was a huge mistake. My stomach was going to suffer all night and Saturday morning.
On Saturday I was the only one awake. I decided to go to Leicester to play a tournament. It was really nice and I became third of the 12 people present. The only game I lost was on time. Here is a small report:
Sunday was a very weird day. I woke up and did some housework. We were invited by Molly and Dave to go to the Lancaster Arms were we had Sunday dinner (at half past twelve). It was lovely. Dan was there and we had loads of laughs. He was still enjoying the birthday present he got from us the day before. For the rest of the day we worked. Ann and I worked on ICT, we watched a dreadful long and boring (excluding the first 15 minutes) movie for History and I took a long and relaxing bath.
The rest of the night will be dominated by the competition between me and Tanja. Who will read out Twilight first. It is a nice way to read a book.
Signing off and I promise that I will post tomorrow.
Kisses
Timmy
Here is the long due update from Leicester.
Tuesday was a very peaceful day. I had only 1 lesson to teach so I decided to organise some paperwork and to make some appointments to observe some interesting classes. As a result I will observe photography and applied business next week. I did however helped Vicky (or Victoria) with her English class. She lost her voice so I had to be the voice of teaching and reason. The rest of the day was interesting. I got a phone call from Kristel which brought me kind of up to speed with the things home. The rest of the day was working for school. The main reason why I haven't updated my blog yet. Sorry for that.
Wednesday was another slow day. Only 2 hours to teach. Today I had to teach Business with Natalia which proved to be loads of fun. Not only was the class nice and really fine (;-)) but it was interesting to interact with an A-level group. English was nice too, I am getting used to this group and their lively ways. In the evening Stef arrived. That was loads off for Ann because she really missed him (like the other girls miss their boyfriends). I really got to know him better these past few days and appreciated him more than before. It was nice to have someone new in the group even if it was for a few days.
Thursday was a very busy day in terms of teaching. I had 4 hours of teaching. I had my first lesson alone. The same business group as yesterday. It was really tough this time because they were a bit passive at first and later on they became really active. Quite the change.
I also joined in with a PE lesson. We had rugby that day. I never thought I could love a game so much. It was exiting and I tried to go all in. I even tried to tackle Natalia and Stef. At first I was a bit reluctant to tackle Natalia because I was afraid to hurt hur in any way. I did not know the proper technique yet so that could be dangerous. A bit later I dropped all the inhibitions and just went for it. It turned out as a really good time.
We had a lesson of History the same day which was quite nice and PSCHE (soort stagebegeleiding) which was really fun to co-teach. Marion is a very strict but interesting teacher and it was a whole experience just being in one class room with her.
During that evening Stefs parents dropped in for dinner so we did not work but we had a very big dinner, loads of laughs and we ended the day with a hilarious game called Jungle Speed (something we discovered the day before).
Friday was another busy day. I had to teach French which I eventually liked. The group was nice, the system was not too difficult and my French was sufficient. I had some other lessons, also English were I saw my lovely group again, and at the end I had to try and figure out ICT again. Peter even asked us to observe, which turned out in helping him teach and controlling the students. We got the hint so we are going to offer him our services for next Friday.
During the evening we went to the performing arts festival at Groby College. Due to the bad weather before we came the festival (or parts of it) got posponed to a later date. This was one of these days. It was lovely, a lot of talent, covers and own compositions. The only bad thing was that one (maybe two) men/young boys ran backstage, came out behind the corner and showed their bare bum during a performance. The girl who was singing at the time was broken afterwards. She was great but it is sad this had to happen.
Later that same evening (after a small pitstop in Desford) we went to Leicester city, Braunston Gate, to go out. We promised Sophie to come. She took us to Sumo, a club which was too crowded, overstaffed and too noisy, and thus we went on, after 2 hours, to another place. A pub this time, quite nice but it closed 40 minutes after we arrived. We still went for a kebab afterwards but that was a huge mistake. My stomach was going to suffer all night and Saturday morning.
On Saturday I was the only one awake. I decided to go to Leicester to play a tournament. It was really nice and I became third of the 12 people present. The only game I lost was on time. Here is a small report:
Round 1: Fraser with a Gyarodos deckThe rest of Saturday was a bit exiting. We had a food search, grumpy women and the High school musical DVD. In the end I was happy to go to bed.
First game: I opened with Abomasnow quickly and tried to keep the heat on with Below Zero (due to the fact that he played only grass and water). I then got out the Dusknoir (with the poke-body) to finish the job.
Second game: Exactly the same setup as in the first game except I used the Dusknoir with the power to finish things off.
1-0
Round 2: Craig with a magmortar starter deck
This man only has 2 days of playing experience so I decided to cut him some slack and give him a few prizes. He was a really nice man and he liked the fact that I did not just wipe him of the planet with my deck and 9 years experience.
First game: I open with Snover vs a fire pokemon but I can use call energy + luxery ball to set up and I win.
Second game: I open with the body dusknoir (rare candy) and an uxie. I Uxie - Dusknoir body combo him for the win.
2-0
Round 3: Freddy K. (yes indeed) with a gardevoir deck
Round 1: I opened with a unown Q he with shining duskull. He got to start. I lost the first game.
Round 2: At first he was really dominant with his Gallade, that he used to kill my abomasnow, and I had to play on my Uxies and their attack to get some damage done. The combination of the Uxie and my Dusknoir helped a lot. At a certain point he only had a Dusknoir (DP1), Claydoll and a weavile in play. Thanks to creative play from my part I was able to tward some plans of him and take some prizes at the same time. I was taking over the game step by step and it was 2 -2 in prizes and my turn when they called time. I couldn't take a prize that turn so he won but I asked to finish the game. Eventually I won because he could only take 1 extra prize but he had no options left to take another while I had multiple options left to take my last prize.
2-1
I personally think this to be a moral victory for me and a bit of proof that even when you haven't played for 4 weeks (and as a result you do make some stupid mistakes) you are still able to win some very significant games.
Endresult was third place and a booster pack for me. I was really happy though.
I had a long talk with Freddy afterwards and got to know him better. He and Kirsty, someone else I met, invited me to come over next week Saturday, which I might do.
Sunday was a very weird day. I woke up and did some housework. We were invited by Molly and Dave to go to the Lancaster Arms were we had Sunday dinner (at half past twelve). It was lovely. Dan was there and we had loads of laughs. He was still enjoying the birthday present he got from us the day before. For the rest of the day we worked. Ann and I worked on ICT, we watched a dreadful long and boring (excluding the first 15 minutes) movie for History and I took a long and relaxing bath.
The rest of the night will be dominated by the competition between me and Tanja. Who will read out Twilight first. It is a nice way to read a book.
Signing off and I promise that I will post tomorrow.
Kisses
Timmy
Monday, February 23, 2009
First day teaching
Today was our first day teaching. We (Ann and I) started of with ICT. I was a bit nervous because although I’ve observed I had no real idea how they would react to the lesson. Eventually it all went well. A few small remarks but most of it was ok. The teacher even thought we were real ICT teachers.
Afterwards I had to teach History in a carousel together with Ann, Evi and Lindsay. That want smooth as well, timing a bit of a problem because you had to synchronise 4 individual teachers with 4 individual parts together. We have to still finish a small bit Thursday but Chris said it was no problem. The students themselves loved the approach because they said that they like working in smaller groups because it is easier to understand and ask help.
After that we went to Sainsbury (the local Carrefour) where we bought some stuffs to organise our TP. I was going mad without a proper folder to organise my paperwork in. The rest liked the idea and Lindsay kicked in gear to create a general TP folder of which she will keep the administration (as a part of her intentions to improve the skill of a teacher as organizer).
Afterwards we came home, said hello to our second (or third) mum and dad (Molly and Dave) who see us as their adopted family, ate and started working, As usual.
Tomorrow a very slow day for me because due to my adjusted timetable I will only have to teach one lesson (one of the 2 teachers is out and I have to work with her). A peaceful day where I can work.
Sleep tight
Timmy
Afterwards I had to teach History in a carousel together with Ann, Evi and Lindsay. That want smooth as well, timing a bit of a problem because you had to synchronise 4 individual teachers with 4 individual parts together. We have to still finish a small bit Thursday but Chris said it was no problem. The students themselves loved the approach because they said that they like working in smaller groups because it is easier to understand and ask help.
After that we went to Sainsbury (the local Carrefour) where we bought some stuffs to organise our TP. I was going mad without a proper folder to organise my paperwork in. The rest liked the idea and Lindsay kicked in gear to create a general TP folder of which she will keep the administration (as a part of her intentions to improve the skill of a teacher as organizer).
Afterwards we came home, said hello to our second (or third) mum and dad (Molly and Dave) who see us as their adopted family, ate and started working, As usual.
Tomorrow a very slow day for me because due to my adjusted timetable I will only have to teach one lesson (one of the 2 teachers is out and I have to work with her). A peaceful day where I can work.
Sleep tight
Timmy
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Robin Hood and more work
After a very nice evening in the pub where we shared some really good stories, had a few laughs, played with our camaras a lot and a couple of drinks we went to bed quite late.
Friday was a really important day because we planned to go to Nottingham and Coventry in 1 day. We set out for Nottingham first. The home of Robin Hood.
We first stopped for petrol. Lindsay did her first tanking ever (yey Lindsay!). When we arrived in Nottingham we had to go trough the terrible ordeal of parking in a car park building (yey antenna!). We had to stop at our 2nd favourite tourist attraction, next to N°1 the toilet, the cashpoint. We just received word that our marks were in and that resulted into stress shopping (after some cultural activities)! I still had to wait for mine a while.
We went into Nottingham Castle and enjoyed the sights. I say some beautiful quotes on the floor right in front of the museum. I took some pictures of them to enjoy them later.
The museum was interesting although I would expect to learn a lot about Robin Hood and the story but there was another exhibition. I loved the shop where you had a few interesting post cards, a nice exhibition about the history of Nottingham Castle that was interactive and the gardens were beautiful.
Afterwards we went looking for the caves of Nottingham. We discovered that the caves weren't that high on our priority list but the tour Crime and Justice was. We went to the court house and got on the tour. I loved it so much, interactive and interesting. We started off with leaving the main hall with the sherrif where Evi, Natalia (after giving statement), Ann and I stood trail there. Evi was accused of witchcraft and fornication and I was accused of being Robin Hood. When we continued our tour to sit our sentence we met the jailor. He gave the girls quite a scare because he sat like a wax statue, then jumped up and shouted and Evi and Natalia, both scared sh*tless, ran away screaming. They were hoping something like this would not happen. The jailor was quite cute and threathened to his us with is whip. The girls and I did kind of like the idea, resulting in laughing, resulting in him repremanding us and making jokes about whiping us some more.
When we got on the rest of the tour which was lovely. After that we went on the long due stress shopping trip. I did not buy much but the rest of the girls loved it. When finally home we cooked for Molly, who loved our food, watched a movie, where everybody fell asleep, and went to bed.
Saturday was work work work. Nothing special there. We did however went to Borders as a reward. There I bought some books. I bought a part of a new series: Dream-hunter and the Twilight series. After a week of trying to convince everybody it was worth it they have now planned a second outing to Borders, hopefully with more money then.
Today is going to be a hard day working too so do not expect too much from me. Tomorrow is the first day teaching! Exiting.
What will Monday bring?
Be back, Monday evening at Timmyatleicester.blogspot.com!
When we got on the rest of the tour which was lovely. After that we went on the long due stress shopping trip. I did not buy much but the rest of the girls loved it. When finally home we cooked for Molly, who loved our food, watched a movie, where everybody fell asleep, and went to bed.
Saturday was work work work. Nothing special there. We did however went to Borders as a reward. There I bought some books. I bought a part of a new series: Dream-hunter and the Twilight series. After a week of trying to convince everybody it was worth it they have now planned a second outing to Borders, hopefully with more money then.
Today is going to be a hard day working too so do not expect too much from me. Tomorrow is the first day teaching! Exiting.
What will Monday bring?
Be back, Monday evening at Timmyatleicester.blogspot.com!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Very relaxing days in and around Desford
It has been 2 very relaxing days now.We went to bed very late the day before because we had seen a movie (Me, Ann, Tanja and Natalia).
Yesterday some of us went to Leicester after waking up quite late. We decided to sleep in. In Leicester we decided to do some culture instead of shopping but after the Cathedral and the Guild House we went a bit shoe/book shopping too. We visited the local market which was huge and cheap.
It was a very interesting tour. Lindsay worked it out and Evi was our satnav for the day. We also visited a very interesting museum that worked on the theme Leicester throughout the history. There was a very nice stone sediment there and as a nice little tourist I decided to take a picture of it.
Afterwards we had a very extensive dinner with Paul and Pam. Molly is quite used to having a lot of visitors. It was very nice but we needed to do some work.
Thursday was going to be a working day. We all got up very late, 11 o'clock, and had a huge dinner (Props to Natalia!!!!). Some of us wanted to go to Leicester town but I decided to stay and work. First I went to the post office where I bought a very nice but cheap DVD. Afterwards it was work, work, work, ...
As a result my observations, my learning objectives and a small piece of my endwork is finished.It is possible that we end up in the pub tonight but we'll have to see.
Singing off
Little Timmy (Big bro of Little Dan)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Vedi, Vici, Visa
I came, I saw, I shopped.
A nice little thing I saw in one of the gift shops at Warwick Castle. As you can probably guess by now we went to Warwick. The most famous attraction at Warwick is its castle complete with real life demonstrations and wax statues. It was a very nice day, a lot of walking which is good for our calories.
I could tell you all about it but a picture says more than a 1000 words.
A nice little thing I saw in one of the gift shops at Warwick Castle. As you can probably guess by now we went to Warwick. The most famous attraction at Warwick is its castle complete with real life demonstrations and wax statues. It was a very nice day, a lot of walking which is good for our calories.
I could tell you all about it but a picture says more than a 1000 words.
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