Day 1
It was the first meeting after the preparatory meeting of our project and it was a job shadowing meeting. Especially at the beginning, our young teachers felt uneasy at the thought of someone watching their lessons. They had the feeling that they would be inspected. We talked to them constantly in order to overcome their anxieties.
We welcomed our guests in the school garden with the Welcome song sung by the children. After a short welcome meeting in our school principal's room, we made a school tour to introduce our school. We had some interesting moments in the afternoon. The children thought our guests were famous people and wanted to get autographs. Rok said he feels like a rock star!!!
Job shadowing continued in the afternoon. In a classroom, students were knitting woolen bracelets, and our guests joined in. |
After this tour, the job shadowing program started. The participants entered a class of their choice. We ate our lunch at school. Our parents made our meals.
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Our school ends at 14:10. At the end of the lesson, we visited the agora of the ancient city of Smyrna in the center of modern İzmir and the historical Kemeraltı bazaar. This is one of the largest open bazaars in the world. It is approximately 500 years old and there are more than 10000 shops. It is possible to find everything you are looking for.
Day 2
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Our guests continued to shadow the lessons. In Türkiye primary schools last 4 years. A teacher wanted to observe 5th and 6th grade English lessons so we had her attend these lessons at the neighboring secondary school.
After the lessons, we went to the world-famous ancient city of Ephessus. Our guests were amazed. Afterwards, we visited the house where the Holy Mary spent her last years. Finally, we visited Şirince, an old Greek village. |
Day 3
Our teachers continued job shadowing and took notes constantly. That day, a traditional Turkish handicraft, marbling work was being done in a 4th grade. We also participated in this work and created our own masterworks.
After school, we went to an open market area where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables and also clothes in Karşıyaka, another district of İzmir. It is very famous in İzmir and people come there to shop from far towns of İzmir.
That evening, we had our farewell dinner in Alsancak, a famous district of İzmir, in a fun atmosphere. We had fun with traditional Turkish music.
After school, we went to an open market area where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables and also clothes in Karşıyaka, another district of İzmir. It is very famous in İzmir and people come there to shop from far towns of İzmir.
That evening, we had our farewell dinner in Alsancak, a famous district of İzmir, in a fun atmosphere. We had fun with traditional Turkish music.
Day 4
It was the last day of the job shadowing meeting in İzmir. In the afternoon,after cutting and eating our projeck cake we held our participation certificate ceremony and said goodbye to our guests.
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