Gail Wadsworth writes home asking a family friend for magazines, photographs, and advertisements. She had expected a language barrier between her and her students, but quickly found that there was also a cultural barrier. Her early lesson plans taught American culture along with the English language. She explains, “When one girl told me that a beaver was a bird, I realized how crucial visual aids are going to be.â€Â
Success Story
After training, Peace Corps Volunteers accept their permanent assignments. These assignments require specialized workers and might help to develop any number of institutions, for example; public works and infrastructure, medical care, and education. Here, Debby Prigal tells her family of the success she had as a teacher. “9 out of 12 of my students passed their ‘A’ level math. The national average is 30%.â€