English Center Completed!

While unofficially the Center has been open and running for students at my school, Ak Tilek, for over a month now, we officially unveiled it to the English teachers of the Issik Ata county schools on Friday, November 24! Twenty-one English teachers from across the county showed up to take part in the Center's Opening Seminar which included methodology sessions from teacher-trainer and Peace Corps Volunteer Leslie Reed as well as an example 9th grade class taught by myself. After observing my open class, I familiarized the visiting teachers with all the available materials, including books, cassette tapes and CD ROMS. The teachers were allowed to peruse these materials, make copies, and schedule solo visits in the future to make further copies. Several teachers plan to come back this very week!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to this project and let you know that you have helped create an exciting new place for fun and learning for both teachers and students. Kyrgyzstan thanks you!

Please take the time to look at some pictures I have uploaded of the Center and the Opening Methodology Seminar. Just click on the PICTURES link to your right and choose the "English Center" album once you reach MyPhotoAlbum.