Donald Trump. Besides guns and healthcare, he might be the most asked about topic when it comes to the United States. Sometimes the question is prefaced with, “I’m not sure if this is an appropriate question, but…” I know what is coming next. And I am prepared. Though, Trump continues to try his best to […]
I’ve been struggling lately with the best way to respond to many of the questions from Norwegian students about the United States and how we treat our citizens as well as those who choose to live in the US. The idea that we do not believe in the welfare of others is something that Norwegian […]
“If I lived in the US I would own a gun for protection.” “Protection from what?” I ask. “If I go into a city with gangs. I would protect myself from gangs.” There are a series of questions that I am often asked about the United States. I will attempt to cover many of them […]
Last week I shared some basics of the structure of the upper secondary schooling here in Norway. This week I wanted to share what I’ve learned from teachers in the time that I have been here. In my limited time in Norwegian schools, here’s what I’ve learned so far about teaching. Because of how upper […]
I’ve spent a great deal of time talking about my experiences in Norway so far as a mother of primary school children, but I’m here to work with secondary schools, so I should probably tell you a bit how schools work once you complete 7th grade in Norway. Secondary education in Norway is broken into […]