5/14 Talk about student teaching assignments.

Before an education-major gets a teaching certificate in Korea, he or she must fulfill one’s student teaching requirement.

* student teaching: 교생 실습

ex> All education-majors go through student teaching.

The training takes place during the senior year of college, typically in the month of April or May.

* senior (junior / sophomore / freshman) year of college: 대학교 4학년 (3/2/1학년)

ex> I was busy applying for jobs during my senior year of college.

ex> I took a lot of courses in my junior year of college.

Commonly, a veteran teacher is assigned to each student-teacher to oversee his or her training.

* oversee: 감독하다

ex> I am in charge of overseeing the overall process.

* be assigned to: ~에 배정되다

ex> I thought I was gonna be assigned to a desk.

The first week is mainly about getting to know the students. During the second week, student-teachers learn the ropes by observing class sessions.

* learn the ropes: 감을 잡다, 분위기를 파악하다

ex> It didn't take that long for me to learn the ropes.

They typically start teaching in class during the third week. In the last week, other teachers sit in during the classes and offer feedback. Student-teachers get hands-on experience on student counseling as well.

* get hands-on experience: 실무 경험을 쌓다

ex> You can get hands-on experience through internship programs.

@ Let’s take a breather.  잠깐 숨 좀 돌립시다.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I was under a lot of stress during my senior year of college.

2. He will oversee the new project.

3. She quickly learned the ropes as I expected.

4. You have to get more hands-on experience.