I feel that the older generation often feels like there is "no hope" for the younger generation because of the drastic changes that have occurred in the past 50 years. Believe it or not folk there is hope.
This past week was my last week of teaching regular classes. I said goodbye to approximately 93% of my students this past week. The hot topic addressed was how old I am (which is a culturally acceptable question which has been a secret up until now). After I addressed that burning question we played games, chilled, took fun photos and just had fun practicing our English.
With some of my grade 6 students I introduced them to Mannam International (만남) and the WPI. Oh what is Mannam you ask? It is the volunteer organization I am a part of... there may be a Mannam branch coming soon to your area! Anyways... this volunteer organization is supporting the WPI wich is the WORLD PEACE INITIATIVE. Sure go ahead right now and tell me how "unlikely" this is or "unrealistic" this is or what ever else negative you'd like to say about it... OK done? Wonderful. Now that you're ready to read on, let me fill you in on what we are doing.
The WPI over time would like to bring peace to the world. In order to bring peace to people we must first identify WHAT IS PEACE? Like many things in this world (like "happiness") the definition of peace differs from person to person and is influenced by one's culture, upbringing and life experiences. I know what peace means to me, but I figured who better to ask then my very own amazing students. We spent our last class together defining what peace means for us. Some popular answers were: food, happiness, no homework, no bullying and money. Before you turn negative Nancy again let me explain the "Peace is Money." I asked the students why and how is peace money. In their eyes if we don't have money then we will end up homeless living in the Seoul Station Metro. Ergo we need money to have peace so we can meet our essential needs.
Anyways here are some photos from our last week together:
^ Some sweet grade 5's and myself.
^ Excited grade 4's (English class is so much fun!)
Peace is...
Peace is...
Working hard on posters.
One of the amazing final products. <3
^ All of the Peace is posters. Made by the grade 6's.
If you'd like to get involved with the WPI check out their facebook group or their webpage.
Until next post,
M
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