haven't taught yet this week either. 

got the schedule this morning, best looking schedule in my 4years here.

16 classes a week...  (after school schedule to come, last year it was 2/week - hopefully this year will be similar)

the only thing better than the public school job is the university gig.  They get an absurd amount of time off per year!!!  i don't think i want that job tho, i might never leave this place.

First week of no classes here, I think I have a day of classes from my lesson plan next week, possibly a second day using a different plan. No one is saying. Slowly been piecing together what is expected of me this week (first time teacher.) Apparently my class time is supposed to be "fun" -- not sure what kind of curriculum to include my lesson plans though. I'd be totally lost without waygook. First lesson plan is done, and relatively easy because it's introduction stuff. Not sure where to go from there.

First week of no classes here, I think I have a day of classes from my lesson plan next week, possibly a second day using a different plan. No one is saying. Slowly been piecing together what is expected of me this week (first time teacher.) Apparently my class time is supposed to be "fun" -- not sure what kind of curriculum to include my lesson plans though. I'd be totally lost without waygook. First lesson plan is done, and relatively easy because it's introduction stuff. Not sure where to go from there.

Rules and expectations or introduce a rewards system if you're going to go that route.  I made a lesson out of rules (should/shouldn't) and they kids and I brainstormed rules not just for them in the classroom, but also their expectations of me as a teacher - some surprisingly good ones in broken English...

I'm also supposed to be the "fun" teacher (which my KT basically described as a game lady), but at the same time I see the students at my main school more often than the Korean teacher does so I have to walk a fine line between education and entertainment, otherwise my already low performing students will be hopelessly prepared for their exams.  Basically I try to spend 10-15 minutes, and no more, on the introduction of something new and then bring as fun of an activity out of it as I can.  Sometimes this means skits, posters, games, whatever I can to try and not make English class a complete bore.

Don't forget to occasionally through in some Western culture stuff.  I did a lesson on St. Patrick's Day last year that my students went nuts for (they kept wanting to watch the video of the Chicago River being dyed green), and we did some goofy activities and games after.  That kind of thing can break up monotony really well.

looks like I'm a substitute babysitter for the high school seniors today and tomorrow.  My real classes will be starting next week.