Literacy
...A life experience...
In my opinion, this was an experience that I certainly not going to forget because it has left us a great an unforgettable experience and that is to help other people, with this kind of programs we are supporting the Ecuador development in a very direct and beneficial way because a country without people with illiteracy is a country with a great future. That's why we and the other schools are taking part of this difficult task of removing the ignorance of many people and let them know that they also have the right to be heard and to be part of this country.
Although the organization of the program for youth and adults was not as good as we expected because some things were not so ready. However, we could take lot of benefit from this, I mean from new experiences and also that we met many people with lots different life stories that make us think on how fortunate we are to teach and learn at the same time.
I also realized that money or social position is not a factor to make friend or to learn from another person because they taught us something very good and nice and is to learn from our experiences and to appreciate all we have like aour family, education and also our possessions and even they do not have this its not a factor for them to became better person in the life...
At the beginning I had the opportunity to teach people who did not know anything even how to write theirs names. So I thought –what a shame how I can teach them– At first we started teaching them hoe to hold the pencil. Then we teach them the vowels and then the other letters. Now It's nice to see and hear these people reading and writing; because it is proof that this program was not wasted time.
Approximately in the middle of this literacy program I was in charge to teach children who were in the “leveling group” our mission was to help them to do their homework and study for tests.
In the end I found that I haven’t lost my time on Saturdays because I spend time with my friends and support people who really need it.
I'm sure the country will continue its development if we keep these programs and if we give a special opportunity to those who were never heard and now have a reason to fight for the education of future generations of Ecuador.
Although the organization of the program for youth and adults was not as good as we expected because some things were not so ready. However, we could take lot of benefit from this, I mean from new experiences and also that we met many people with lots different life stories that make us think on how fortunate we are to teach and learn at the same time.
I also realized that money or social position is not a factor to make friend or to learn from another person because they taught us something very good and nice and is to learn from our experiences and to appreciate all we have like aour family, education and also our possessions and even they do not have this its not a factor for them to became better person in the life...
At the beginning I had the opportunity to teach people who did not know anything even how to write theirs names. So I thought –what a shame how I can teach them– At first we started teaching them hoe to hold the pencil. Then we teach them the vowels and then the other letters. Now It's nice to see and hear these people reading and writing; because it is proof that this program was not wasted time.
Approximately in the middle of this literacy program I was in charge to teach children who were in the “leveling group” our mission was to help them to do their homework and study for tests.
In the end I found that I haven’t lost my time on Saturdays because I spend time with my friends and support people who really need it.
I'm sure the country will continue its development if we keep these programs and if we give a special opportunity to those who were never heard and now have a reason to fight for the education of future generations of Ecuador.
1 comment:
I am sure you found this experience difficult but rewarding. It is something you´ll always remember.
Monica
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