Entry-into-Site

February 24, 2010


Today I had my Entry Into Site Presentation. It was an hour long presentation explaining a bit about Peace Corps, where I come from, and what I am doing here in Belize. It went well. I had a PowerPoint Presentation on my part, Mr. Austin Azul (My boss also had a PowerPoint to show the villagers about Peace Corps.)

I discussed about:

◦ Goals of Peace Corps

◦ Primary and Secondary Projects

◦ What work I am doing now

◦ What work I will be beginning

Presentation will also include:

• Where I come from

• Family

• Life in the States

• Comparison of Belize to U.S.

• Game

• Prizes

• Snacks

The Peace Corps' mission has three simple goals:

• Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.

• Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.

• Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Assignment Goals: Help the teachers use research-based education methodologies to promote student achievement

What I am doing here in the village and at Laguna Government School

◦ After school Writer’s Workshop Lessons (Std. 3,5, 6)

◦ Workshops with Teachers

◦ Sometimes teach when teacher is absent

◦ Early Childhood tests

◦ Aiding teachers whenever they ask for my help

My secondary project is working at the Laguna Internet Lab

◦ Fundraise

◦ Computer Classes Adults, High School, and kids

I also work with the women’s group:

◦ Improve the women’s literacy skills

◦ Teach computer classes to Women

◦ Marketing Cuxtals, baskets, jewelry etc.

◦ Fundraise

GLOW = Girls Leading Out World is another one of my secondary projects.

Promotes self-reliance, self-expression, and self-esteem

Club (beginning in May)

◦ Meet once a week

◦ Activities (Girls pick what they want to focus on).

◦ Cheerleading?

◦ Camp (July) 2 girls are picked from Laguna to go

I then showed pictures of all my family and friends from the states. My house, as well as the schools I attended. I discussed North Wildwood and its beach and boardwalk. I also had a game comparing Belize to the United States. Those that answered a question correctly received a prize.

Afterwards, I had sweets and snacks (watermelon, oranges, cakes, cookies, and sweets.)


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