Lawrecence

According to the Merriam-Webster, Florescence is "a start or period of flourishing".  It happens that I came to flourish once again in my life here in Lawrence, Kansas.  Having being selected to a 6 weeks program to enhance the teaching of English in Brazil, I am one of the 30 Brazilian English teachers who came to the University of Kansas to develop the ability and techniques of teaching a foreign language.

 

Well, here we are: floureshing in a whole knew perspective; getting to know the American culture 'in loco'; reflecting on new procedures and tools to make our work better; and growing as people and teachers.

 

One of the activities which struck me the most was our first field trip last Sunday.  We went to Topeka, the capital of Kansas to learm about the history of the state.  We visited Old Prairie Town and immediately were immersed in the the 18th century through the history of the Ward-Mead family, which is blended to the beginnings of Kansas.  Then we took a tour throughout civilization and culture of the state, living its history and having fun in learning.

 

This kind of experience enriches the process of learning, for it provides a effect learning, no matter what is your learning style.