An Update!!!

I just discovered that one of my students is about thirty pages ahead in her spelling book because her mother has decided that I am not moving through the material quickly enough. My student also told me that if she does not progress, at a speed her mother deems appropriate, she will quit. From I can tell progress means finishing the book (Korean parents are obsessed with external accomplishments) It was rather an unpleasant revelation to receive in the middle of class. I kind of wanted to cry. I want so much for my student's to actually absorb the material, not just complete the books. It felt like a slap in the face.

On a much happier note, Spring has arrived in Korea and it is beautiful. The city I live in is new and a beneficiary of city planning so there are flowers everywhere. Beautiful, luminous flowers - pink, purple, tropical orange, and white. Huge, thick patches on the side of the road and in parks. 

         I absolutely love the white flowers :)

                                         So many colors!

Before now I was not terribly impressed with the Korean landscape, but Spring has improved my opinion. Also, because of field trips and school exams I have had four classes instead of five this week. And next Tuesday is Children's Day- so it will be another light week!