I joined PACE to say “Thank you” to my school community
The main reason I chose to join PACE was to give back to my community and the school that formed and informed me. I wanted to say thank you in a way that felt meaningful. When the chance came to join PACE, I couldn’t let it pass.
I knew I could help
I aimed to inspire and educate the young pupils from my former school, to show them that it was possible to achieve what they wanted in life, to help them dream and believe in their dreams. I wanted to help them achieve their dream of passing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations by assisting in any way I could. I chose to assist in teaching mathematics, not because it was my passion, but because many pupils faced difficulties in this subject- and I knew I could help.
I aimed to inspire and educate the young pupils from my former school, to show them that it was possible to achieve what they wanted in life, to help them dream and believe in their dreams. I wanted to help them achieve their dream of passing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations by assisting in any way I could. I chose to assist in teaching mathematics, not because it was my passion, but because many pupils faced difficulties in this subject- and I knew I could help.
I am a better person now
I have grown immensely during the program. My level of confidence has also increased. I can confidently say that I am a better person than I was three months ago. The thing about teaching is that you have to develop patience-to teach each and every student and ensure that they have understood. While I know that some students understand faster than others, I have learnt that with patience and creative, you can teach anyone anything. The program also trained us on relevant subjects such as job interviews and human relations- PACE did not forget about our personal lives.
I have grown immensely during the program. My level of confidence has also increased. I can confidently say that I am a better person than I was three months ago. The thing about teaching is that you have to develop patience-to teach each and every student and ensure that they have understood. While I know that some students understand faster than others, I have learnt that with patience and creative, you can teach anyone anything. The program also trained us on relevant subjects such as job interviews and human relations- PACE did not forget about our personal lives.
What is PACE?
PACE
is a God-sent programme that seeks to inspire and educate the pupils that a
facing the challenge of inadequate teachers. The joy that one gets after seeing
the impact they have made on the pupils is priceless and the feeling is great.
The program is both beneficial to the teaching assistant and the pupils. I wish
nothing more for the organisation but to grow strong and continue touching
lives, inspiring and teaching.
A great eye-opener
The
experience was one of the greatest eye-openers in my life. I learned that when I
inspired the pupils, they would inspire
me back and gave me hope. It is
true that a sharp blade sharpens the other. PACE has given a new purpose to my
knowledge: now I can share it and help others.
(Betty
Maeda)
Betty
Maeda is one of the 70+ volunteers who have participated in the PACE program.
