While I take pleasure in education in general, I find pedagogy the most rewarding when there is a lot at stake. Today marked the beginning of an IELTS preparation class where I focused on the written portion of the examination. For those unfamiliar with IELTS, it's one of the most commonly applied tests to measure the level of English speaking, writing, listening, and reading held by non-native speakers. This test's results can decide whether a non-native speaker can attend Western universities.
As a result, there is a lot at stake for both my teaching and my students. I am confident in my abilities and in the abilities of my pupils though, so I feel quite strongly that we will see some excellent test results from the current batch of applicants.
Aceh, as a developing region, needs to produce as many strong English language candidates as possible. If I can be an integral part of this development, then I feel as if I can give a great deal back to a community that has welcomed me so warmly. I will never forget the kindness I have experienced from the Acehnese people, and it is my desire to further the educational objectives of my students for years to come.
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