Day Three: Spanish Lesson and Local Teacher Panel (Part Three)

Edlima lead a language class that focused on frequently used Spanish and Ixil phrases. She taught use these phrases to better equip us with the language skills to communicate with the children and families. These phrases allowed us to show our respect for the language and community while interacting with the local people of Chajul. 

Our group participated in a Q & A with local teachers who provided us with an introduction to the educational system in Chajul and the rest of Guatemala. This experience was powerful because it was a genuine exchange of ideas and educational philosophies on pedagogy between BPS teachers, non-teaching participants and local teachers.