There were some interesting things that happen in a Kenyan classroom – especially when an American is teaching. The first day of class I passed a piece of paper around to my forty-five(!) Form 2 (sophomore) students. I wanted them…
The Challenges of Teaching in Kenya
Teaching in Kenya was a bit of a challenge. I went to Kenya as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I had my teaching certification in high school mathematics. Some how I ended up teaching math to Forms 1 and 2…
Classroom Instruction
There were some interesting things that happen in a Kenyan classroom – especially when an American is teaching. The first day of class I passed a piece of paper around to my forty-five(!) Form 2 (sophomore) students. I wanted them…
Boy’s Dorm Burns
If you have been following the news from Kenya, you know about the fire in the boys’ dormitory in Machakos. Fifty-eight students died in that fire. It is believed that the fire was set by another student. One student managed…
What Is A Khanga?
A khanga is a brightly colored piece of cloth that many East African women wear. Many wear khangas over their skirts while working in the fields to keep the dust of their skirts. Khangas are also worn as head wraps.…