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‎"telling someone what they have to learn is a long and tortuous road, often ineffective; giving someone the opportunity to explore what their brain finds particularly interesting at the time opens the gateway to optimization of that individuals potential" anon
 

Last Saturday,(22nd), Li Li Tan came again to help the children finish off the first Mural and also get started on some more. On Friday the children had washed down three more wall panels, close to the hut showing the first Mural.

Li Li arrived with Ally and another willing helper,( sorry said I was hopeless remembering names:)), mid morning and whilst Li Li added finishing touches to the first Mural, the children set about working on chalk sketches for the next set of panels to be worked on.

I can not say enough thank yous to Li Li for her efforts and hints to the children on how to improve their skills.

We would also like to thank Li Li’s friend, Wendy, who donated money towards purchase of painting equipment in memory of John Archer.

I also find it hard to put it into words of how proud I am of the kids, seeing their talents emerging and blossoming.

If you are reading this please consider donating or even becoming a regular sponsor to ensure that we can continue our work and care for these children and many more in the future.

 

At last I am starting to get somewhere with the Thai Schools English project, aimed at helping to promote English language learning in local schools.

With help from my friend Ally I have been learning to use the Moodle learning Centre software in order to set up courses for local children to follow via the internet.

These courses will include multi-choice questions, speaking practice, using videos of both myself and the children themselves, speaking English and much much more.

Just this weekend we managed to get some very good videos of the Stratton House children practising basic introductory conversation.

Some of the videos will soon appear on Thai Schools English as a practise aid for other children in the community.

 
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The children at Stratton House Childrens Home continue to respond well to our regular English lessons.

At present I am the sole teacher and it is all very informal.

Hopefully in the future we will get volunteers who may like to give me a break.

I have been very impressed by the childrens enthusiasm and rapid learning. Keep it up kid, if you all speak english my life will get alot easier;)

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