Day 4 - Arrived at the slum school for 10am and met with supervisor Anita. We had a prayer reading and the ladies sung a psalm. A weird experience as this was all done in Hindi. So off we went to class, Alison taking the lead. We have 3 classes a day 10am to 12 the older boys, 2-3 the older girls and 3-4 the younger boys and girls. Each can range from 10 - 17 children. We are in a very small room and the children sit on the floor, we have two plastic patio chairs. The children's spoken english ranges from nil to not bad. Written english needs a lot more work.
Basically we have a lesson plan and then do it 3 times through the day getting simpler as the day goes on. The girl's english is not as good as the boys. We started with songs and are teaching the Mr Wiggle and Mr Waggle song. (SPT do not worry I am going to teach you on my return). We have tried out numerous other songs 'wheels on the bus' etc. I don't really know any of them so I am blagging it.
We read the class a story about a fish called Titch and then had a discussion about the story and the values contained in it. We then did cutting out and coloring on a fish. We then did sticking onto it. They seemed to enjoy it but all wanted sharpen pencils and continually shouting 'mam' or 'Sir'. I definitely could not be a primary school teacher.
Following on from the boys we have a two hour break where we have been talking with the college and university students to give them our thoughts and opinions and allowing them to practice english. Sunil is one of those students who we have become very friendly with, he wants to study Psychology at UCL.
Take two was with the girls but a simpler version.
Take three was with younglings - They were a hard bunch very little language skills and all squabbled over the pencils, glue and sticking. Continually shouting.....arrragh.
During the day we had a visitor to the slum from America. That all went on outside whilst we were teaching. We did meet her afterwards she was delivering medicine and called by the slum to see the good work of ASHA.
We took an auto home costing about 200 rupees £2. I spent the evening working on the motorbike trying to get it running...hurrah the bike is running a quick clean out of the carb did the trick.. Tea was an omelette and we planned for the next day 'the water cycle'
Oh and by the way today is EID.
Day 5 - I taught the water cycle followed by the children drawing it and naming the parts. I was very impressed with the standard. Loads of songs and a very sweaty version of duck duck goose in the yard. Its too hot to be running around.
Take two was with the girls again a simpler version
Take three with the younglings which was coloring in in paper plate umbrellas.
After school had her hands painted with henna and we jumped onto the Metro and went into the city. We ended up in Karol Bagh where we stayed last year. We bought motorcycle helmets (mine is a open union jack helmet, Alison has a pink open face with visor Total cost with gloves £30. We also bought a lock. We had dinner in a veg restaurant where mistakenly ordered a sharing meal twice. Oh what a lot of food. But they were good enough to package the spare food for to take home. A long trip back to south Delhi on the Metro and a 20 minute auto ride. By the time we have planned for the following day and watch Alex and Polly finish off our sharing meal it was late and close to midnight by the time went to bed.
Making Fish
Jeevan Nagar Slum Centre
Some of the younglings
Teaching the water cycle
The results of the lesson
Henna hands
New motorcycle helmets
Basically we have a lesson plan and then do it 3 times through the day getting simpler as the day goes on. The girl's english is not as good as the boys. We started with songs and are teaching the Mr Wiggle and Mr Waggle song. (SPT do not worry I am going to teach you on my return). We have tried out numerous other songs 'wheels on the bus' etc. I don't really know any of them so I am blagging it.
We read the class a story about a fish called Titch and then had a discussion about the story and the values contained in it. We then did cutting out and coloring on a fish. We then did sticking onto it. They seemed to enjoy it but all wanted sharpen pencils and continually shouting 'mam' or 'Sir'. I definitely could not be a primary school teacher.
Following on from the boys we have a two hour break where we have been talking with the college and university students to give them our thoughts and opinions and allowing them to practice english. Sunil is one of those students who we have become very friendly with, he wants to study Psychology at UCL.
Take two was with the girls but a simpler version.
Take three was with younglings - They were a hard bunch very little language skills and all squabbled over the pencils, glue and sticking. Continually shouting.....arrragh.
During the day we had a visitor to the slum from America. That all went on outside whilst we were teaching. We did meet her afterwards she was delivering medicine and called by the slum to see the good work of ASHA.
We took an auto home costing about 200 rupees £2. I spent the evening working on the motorbike trying to get it running...hurrah the bike is running a quick clean out of the carb did the trick.. Tea was an omelette and we planned for the next day 'the water cycle'
Oh and by the way today is EID.
Day 5 - I taught the water cycle followed by the children drawing it and naming the parts. I was very impressed with the standard. Loads of songs and a very sweaty version of duck duck goose in the yard. Its too hot to be running around.
Take two was with the girls again a simpler version
Take three with the younglings which was coloring in in paper plate umbrellas.
After school had her hands painted with henna and we jumped onto the Metro and went into the city. We ended up in Karol Bagh where we stayed last year. We bought motorcycle helmets (mine is a open union jack helmet, Alison has a pink open face with visor Total cost with gloves £30. We also bought a lock. We had dinner in a veg restaurant where mistakenly ordered a sharing meal twice. Oh what a lot of food. But they were good enough to package the spare food for to take home. A long trip back to south Delhi on the Metro and a 20 minute auto ride. By the time we have planned for the following day and watch Alex and Polly finish off our sharing meal it was late and close to midnight by the time went to bed.
I've been following your blog since you started but have only just remembered my log-in details so I could add a comment. It looks as if you have settled in well and are having a great time. All the noise of the kids will soon become the norm and you'll realise just how quiet life is when you get back. You are making me quite jealous and having shown Tessa what you have been up to I think there will be a time when we will do something like that. We are dying to visit Indai but as she won't fly we will have to wait until we have the time and money to go overland. Roll in 2019!
ReplyDeleteSo you've learnt how to clean a carb as well, eh? And now you have wheels, I'm sure you'll be off on some trail somewhere soon. Keep us updated and don't forget a piccy or two as I am unfamiliar with the model.
Take care, both of you and enjoy the experience!