Particularly one of my most challenging teaching period..

I really struggled with patience. On a Monday, there has been a changement of classrooms, due to lack of  teachers. This has made the kids particularly agitated.

Although the last thing that I desired was to leave a bad impression as a teacher. I feared becoming too ''shouty'' or too ''calm/ laid back''. Therefore, I had to find a middle ground to permit my teachings to continue smoothly without interruptions.

After that Monday, I decided to think about strategies to prevent similar disturbances from happening again. I  researched, and studied those strategies during my night, within the little time available with electricity. I had to develop stamina to continue to stay and to become a better teacher, day by day.

Reflecting on the way that kids began developing passion for the french language, which they have never heard before. I realised that seeing them responsive to it, left me completely amazed with joy.

They are sharp, attentive and curious. I thought to myself: ''imagine what they would be by having all the necessary equipment that they need.. more chairs, boards, tables 🤯🤯''

They would be ready to conquer the world…Or maybe they are already doing it. By being learners in the most challenging circumstances. That’s a victory and a conquest indeed. #Starsofthefuture.

{Teaching moment from the kids, to understand ''Chinyanja/Nyanja'' language a bit more}

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Development of stamina to withstand during tough teaching period

- French classes with grade 3/4, used a funny song, that ended with lyrics ''neuffff anss'' .

- Introduced music into the CTS Sport lessons.

- Invitation to visit the ZATEX Tourism Expo 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference centre.

- Attended a birthday party of my Italian & Zambian friend, Tiziana.

- Participated at a party hosted by a Zimbabwean friend.

- Visited ''Munda Wanga'' environmental park.

{Mulungushi International Conference; Attending the Zatex Tourism & Travelling EXPO 2025}

{Munda Wanga Environmental Park visit}

CHALLENGES

-Struggled with maintaining patience.

- Coming to the realisation that the experience is coming to an end.