from Erin originally e mail to PW

. My practicum placement is going very well. The biggest advantage at this point is that LP is as you mentioned very organized. I know what and where I will be for the practicum. My sponsor teachers are supportive and open and good teachers. The school is small and I'm already getting to know the kids. I like that. I must admit, it's different than the private setting (of course), and one of the things I've noticed is that the teachers are more burnt out than those in private institutions. The result is less energy into their teaching. That's unfortunate. The english department here seems strong, but the PE is majorly old school. They need some young blood to get things moving in a more effective direction. The girls especially aren't motivated and need gender split classes I think. ESL is a huge issue as well. Funding for that would be welcomed by most of the teachers here. I think there are ESL english classes, but for the rest, it's in with the class. Anyways, I'm enjoying myself. Thanks for the placement.

Oh yes- I'd love to speak to resource room/remedial stuff for the class presentation.

Erin