Since our last post, "Team Chile" has been on the go. We successfully completed our first vocational visits and have presented to 3 Rotary clubs so far. Sandy has been a "trooper" and in spite of her injury hasn't missed a beat. For our first vocational visits which occurred on Tuesday, April 28, we observed and networked with professionals in the community of Punta Arenas. Amy networked with the "Director Regional de Turismo," Libby observed a youth and adult correctional facility, and Michelle spent time with the "Director de la Prensa Austral." I was fortunate to spend time with professionals at both the Liceo Nobelius (both an elementary and middle school) and the local university. The students in this photo are using the local newspaper to find examples of the grammatical concept with which they have been working in class. When students finish learning about a concept and are assessed, they earn a grade. Their grades are based on a number scale (1-7) instead of a letter grading system like we use in the U.S. One of my favorite parts of the visit was hearing the students use the term "Tia" instead of "Mrs." or "Senora" in front of their teacher's name.
- Joyanne
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