http://www.hawaiitokai.edu/modules/news/article.php?storyid=35
This Fall Term, students in Core 4 of the College Preparatory Program, which is HTIC's ESL program for non-native speakers of English, have been visiting Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School once each week to provide one-on-one English language instruction for that school's ELL Program.
The HTIC College Prep students, with the support of Ms. Diane Murakami, are teaching basic English to some of the culturally diverse international students who are a part of the Queen Ka'ahumanu student body. The HTIC students, in turn, are learning the value of doing something special for their local community. This service learning activity is proving to be a fun and educational experience for all involved. Mr Nick Delzotto, the Coordinator of the College Prep Program, invites all to follow the impressions and reflections of the program participants by reading and commenting on the HTIC Service Learning Blog, http://portfolio.hawaiitokai.edu/service/weblog/. (Please note, some students have restricted their blogs to Logged In users only, please email Mr. Delzotto for a username and password.)
To view pictures of the Core 4 students in the Rainbow Room at Queen Kaahumanu go to http://picasaweb.google.com/hawaiitokai/Core4ServiceLearning# .
Here are some interesting blog excerpts:
"The student I taught second was a Korean boy. We studied about the universe and planets in the solar system. Since astronomy is my favorite subject, I tried very hard to make my student interested in the content by testing his understanding and giving him some profound knowledge. At first, he seemed not to be interested in the topic so much, but he gradually took a positive attitude toward my lecture. This let my teaching go on smoothly. Actually he was a very smart student because he asked me many questions actively about the stars and the space. I hope he could have an effective learning time during my lecture."
-Yuma
"When she encountered words she could not pronounce and understand, during reading, she did some actions to indicate her feeling. For instance, she stopped reading and looked at me. These signals meant 'I do not know this. Please teach me.' They were using nonverbal communication just like what we learned about in our Intercultural Communication Class! Therefore, I could receive her signs. It means that I could help her."
-Satsuki
"When, I asked 'What color is this fire truck?' I expected that he would answer that 'The truck is red.' At first, he answered that but then he continued answering. 'The truck has purple, green, and yellow.' I couldnt understand the meaning of his answer. Then, I noticed that a switch inside of the truck was painted purple, green and yellow. Adults tend see things with common sense. However, children will not filter their answers and they will try to see the whole of the object. Thats why I think children are pure. They will not judge objects with their common sense."
-Shohei
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