Visiting the Lenoir City Schools last Wednesday afternoon, was one of the most amazing activities I have done for these weeks in Knoxville. We were welcomed by gentle people who work there. Before going through the halls and classrooms, we had a delicious lunch for free. The contact with the teens was also unusual. I went to a Juniors class where the teacher, first name Mark, introduced us to the students. The subject he was teaching was related to essays. It seemed to be a pleasure for all the students because they behaved positively and as good participants.
After that, we went to the Elementary School near the door . Despite of the bad weather outside, children showed to be good and comfortable. I liked the way which classrooms are organized and how teachers deal with kids, leading them to the knowledge without any stress or pressure, making them to feel confident and prepared to step farther.
In both schools I saw similarities and differences with the schools I work. I saw teachers very hardworking , some worried about the results of education and all of them interested in doing a good job like us, in Brazil. Schools here are better supplied than in my country; they have much proper space to develop activities. Students in general, demonstrated to be respectful for each other in a cooperative manner; However, as well as in Brazil, there are problems of discipline, irresponsibility of parents and lack of human values. All in all, teachers and students are the same here, there and everywhere...
