tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827250720771498655.post4646349980346674339..comments2023-10-25T09:24:05.980-05:00Comments on Sustainable Development: Day 4: Secondary Schools Morning SessionProf. Roothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091555768823101805noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827250720771498655.post-58000788901686993562011-06-04T15:35:55.778-05:002011-06-04T15:35:55.778-05:00I also agree that we were treated as 'extraord...I also agree that we were treated as 'extraordinary guests'. The students and staff at City Seconday School gave us a taste of what it is like to be a celebrity for a day. Not only did they welcome us as celebrities, but the students talked to us as if we were perfect and knew the answers to all of their questions. It was a strange feeling to be so highly regarded by people, and at times I felt somewhat guilty that I did not live up to the standards the students had in mind of Americans. We are not perfect, but realizing that students here think we are made me want to work to live up to their expectations. Our visit to City Secondary School had a huge impact on me and I will remember the day as well as the children forever.Rachel Duffieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827250720771498655.post-49706689387709669462011-05-28T15:59:52.301-05:002011-05-28T15:59:52.301-05:00I have to agree 100% on the part about us being ex...I have to agree 100% on the part about us being extraordinary guests. We definitely aren't, but the people here makes us feel that way. They are so kind and generous! Their hospitality is absolutely amazing. I loved the visit to the secondary school. I really enjoyed getting to see the tribal dances because like you mentioned, we have nothing like this in the United States. The skit about HIV/AIDS was also really good. I like that they are getting across a strong message in a fun way. It definitely makes it much more interesting instead of just being preached at all of the time.<br />I also loved how much the school incorporated real life situations into the school curriculum. They had a farm and numerous different types of animals to make sure that kids left with schools that could help them in future careers if they didn't continue with University.<br />Getting to participate in a traditional art project at the school was extremely fun as well. I really enjoyed getting to do it, and seeing all of the artwork the students had done was amazing. I too was shocked at how much the school focused on fine arts since these tend to be the programs that are cut first at many schools in the US. It was great knowing that the fine arts aren't just thrown away here but encouraged.<br />This experience was truly amazing. I was amazed at how much I learned from the students, and I hope they learned a lot from me as well. I have so many pictures to help keep this day alive since as you mentioned, they absolutely loved being in front of the camera. This is definitely a day I will not soon forget.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112991630962462986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827250720771498655.post-4036113764802092832011-05-23T19:08:10.750-05:002011-05-23T19:08:10.750-05:00Good job Jenn! It's encouraging to read that &...Good job Jenn! It's encouraging to read that "educators" worldwide employ similar methods such as skits to encourage behavioral changes. In the US, many social marketing campaigns build upon educational programming --with the enormity and severity of HIV/AIDs, are there marketing messages to the general population? What kind of social marketing program might be effective given the characteristics of the population and area? This is one of my research areas -- so if you are interested, let's talk after I arrive later this week.<br /><br />*Dr. Adkins*Natalie Ross Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373395966361001742noreply@blogger.com