Last week if I were to have been cut, I'd probably bleed coffee and other caffeine. I was exhausted due to over-stimulation ( in a good way of course ) that it was good to have recovery and down time with my relatives over the weekend ( in spite of Bagyo "Go-ring" ).
The week started with students giving 2 minutes speeches about their study habits and learning styles. If students weren't paying attention, they were expected to give a summary of the speaker's topic and/or follow-up questions. During Writing Wednesday, I worked with Student F and practiced "wait time." On Reading Friday, I substituted for Director N. The first class was ideal, while the second class was "realistic."
In the office, I caught up with my shelving, and Secretary V and I chit-chatted about G.I. C, "celebrities" on campus, and the administrative training of Faculty members ( wherein teaching becomes secondary and a luxury... University operation is priority numero uno ). I also read Writer P's recent draft for the Center's Book Project. After incorporating the Editorial Board's suggestions ( plus mines ), his article was definitely stronger and more concise.
Something different that happened this week was that I did a "Study Abroad" presentation in Director N's class of International Students ( starting to understand English for Specific Purpose ). They will be leaving by the end of July. Meanwhile, I'm hoping to have lunch with most of them every Monday and Wednesday afternoons for company. I also offered them informal classes on Monday and Wednesday nights so they could practice speaking English in a more natural context through conversations about "random" topics ( it'll also be more interesting to learn about their stories as well ).
Freelance tutoring with Runner J is progressing. The first look of Ch. 3 was completed; the next step would be for me to compare the notes I made with Runner J's updates. The questions I asked definitely help "jog" down ideas and review concepts ( not taken for granted by memory ). The bi-weekly Nite Run had been inconsistent lately because of the rain. I was about to run by myself, but Runner E showed up; he led the way, and we ran a 5K in 28 minutes. He told me about a run in SM Mall of Asia in the 3rd week of July ( the far location and registration fee are inhibiting my participation ).
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