- Name: Patricia
- Message to a student: Spanish is a beautiful language that lets you communicate in Central America, South America and with hispanic people living in other countries. Spanish is a very valuable language and I recommend you to learn it so that you can communicate with all the hispanic people without much difficulty. And we are very nice and sincere!
Why do you like teaching Spanish?
Because it is a systematic presentation to transmit knowledge in Spanish and it is very interesting to see there are people who recognize the value of Spanish and want to learn the language that I grew up with.
What are the challenges of being a Spanish instructor?
Have the calling in teaching - charisma
Be dynamic
Have knowledge of history, literature and current issues of local region (city, department, country, etc.)
Be specialized to give quality teaching
How do you make your class interesting?
By sharing our experiences and anecdotes to make the learning more personally meaningful.My lesson plan will be well integrted with grammar, history, socioeconomic reality of our country, recreational activities, cultural activities, etc.
Have audiovisual materials available (music, movies, etc.)
Utilize experiencial teaching method (walks, visits to museums and various places related to topic of a lesson)
Utilize practical or illustrative teaching methods (flash cards, books, magazines, etc)
Use table games related to topic of a lesson
What do you do to grow as a professional and person?
I read, study what interests me, dream and keep myself updated. self-study.
Be in peace with myself and my neighbors
What is the best of Xela?
The buildings in the central park, its history, people and their challenges.
What would you do if you have only one more week of life?
Have more intense relationship with God and would ask him to forgive me for not always doing what is correct.
I would speak about all the goodness received from God in my life.
I would ask for forgiveness from the people around me and I would show them my appreciation to them.
I would distribute my belongings to the people I appreciate (my family) and the rest to those in need.
Who is/was the most influential person in your life?
My parents. They have positively influenced my life as they've been giving me great advices in every important decisions in my life, and through experience of time that they've gone through, they've been giving me great lessons.
What is the Guatemala's biggest social issue?
We need to make education accessible to all Guatemalans in order to have better vision of future, employment and labor force.
What do you propose to solve the Guatemala's problems?
Better employment, quality education and more medical professionals who are dedicated to serve others. |