Hi everybody!

I know exactly what you are talking about! There is a solution, though. Maybe not for everybody but still... There is a programme of teaching practice called Comenius (it �s a UE Lifelong Learning Programme) and your school can apply for a Comenius Assistant. If your school gets taken into the programme, they send you a person with teaching qualifications, usually a student or a young teacher, who is not paid by the school, but who can take half of your students, go to a different room and do exactly what you want them to do. That �s what I �ve been doing in France since October. Why not give it a go?

Hugs from Caen,

Kasia

that �s just dreadful (saying that to that poor kid!)

1) So many thanks to my boss. I had a talk to her just a few days ago asking her to divide the classes into two groups when there are more than 23 students and guess what - she said yes, I will. I know I �m one of those luckier ones with such an excellent headteacher running the school. There is not much money put into education here but somehow she can manage it. After learning your experience I �m gonna thank her once more:-)�

�2) I DO agree with Donapeter �s point. Teaching might be great when you have students who appreciate your interest and effort. In this case you know that your work is worth it.� But unfortunately there are so many now who do not get the meaning of education and show no interest in anything useful. How can they be taught English or any other subject when they are not willing to learn basic social issues or find motivation to create something meaningful or develop themselves? Who is to be blamed for this situation?�