To address Senta's last comment on my last blog, no I didn't get the chance to actually observe them. We did most of our communicating informally by email. I decided against observing them, mainly to avoid stepping on their toes. I was confirmed of this especially during Senta's class when she told the story in class "apparently Germans are adults." I felt my presence in a classroom might be resented and misinterpreted, so instead I opted to email them and asking them if they had any questions or experiences they'd like to share.
I also spent time with two of them at World Languages Day. I basically just caught up with them, and asked them how their time had been and if they were enjoying WLD. They were given an evaluation form to fill out but I have not yet received them, however, I am interested to read them, because when I mentioned the evaluation form they seemed...eager to voice their opinions, as if they felt the program had obvious faults. So we will see. I am hoping I receive this information soon enough to include it in my presentation on Monday. I am also considering asking Angelika if she feels the families that hosted the teachers would be interested in evaluating their part in the program. Does anyone else see this as potentially useful information?
That's my update, hopefully the next one is describing the success of my presentation on Monday.
-Jaymee
See what Angelika already collected and if you could have access to those things. I think it would be really valuable. Also, you may want to see if their supervisor has some important insights for you. I think the schools might also have some good information. Check with Angelika what she already has and how she wants to proceed with gathering some of that information.
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