Thursday was an important day. I returned to Stanza Bopape Secondary School and had the opportunity to interact with 10th grade learners. For the past 3 years, I have wondered what such an opportunity would be like. I walked into class a bit nervous as the morning activities called for me to be flexible. Despite not having a solid lesson plan, my purpose was two-fold and clear. As an educator, I wanted the learners to be informed about life in the U.S. And as a learner, I positioned myself to learn more about South Africa from them. I called on learners to ask questions about the U.S. and share one thing they wanted me to know about South Africa.
Learners asked good questions concerning language, religion, circumcision, music, wealth in America exc. When I asked the learners to share one thing they wanted me to know, many learners made an effort to ensure that I felt welcome. One of the written responses embodies the sentiment of the majority, “I want you to know that you’re welcome in Stanza Bopape Secondary School with warm arms and a big smile on our face. We like having you here!!!”
Learners asked good questions concerning language, religion, circumcision, music, wealth in America exc. When I asked the learners to share one thing they wanted me to know, many learners made an effort to ensure that I felt welcome. One of the written responses embodies the sentiment of the majority, “I want you to know that you’re welcome in Stanza Bopape Secondary School with warm arms and a big smile on our face. We like having you here!!!”
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