I agree with that kid to some extent and totally understand him! I was lucky enough to have had two teachers in Haiti that made a great impact on me before I even knew that it's better to understand the school materials than to recite them. I always had an issue with reciting something I couldn't explain.
With that said, it's not the French Language that's failing him but rather the teacher as a couple of you mentioned.
When I attended EFCTEC, I had Mr. Neptune for biology and Mr. Florestal for physics (electricity).
Those two teachers were my life savers in their teaching methods.
They encouraged and promoted their students to explain materials or lessons using our own words (of course in French).
During exams, you either know what you're talking about or you don't. You had to explain yourself and give examples, not reciting; through class sessions and exams.
I loved it; I appreciated it more when I moved to the states and see how beneficial it is as student to know and understand my school work.
I would love the opportunity to thank them in person if I could! If anyone knows Mr. Florestal and/or Mr. Neptune could you please reply to my message?
I disagree with you. I am 67 left Haiti in 1965. I cannot write Creole. But I can write French. So, are we going to have two kinds of Haitians... read more >
Franck, 17-Feb-13 2:50 pm
I left haiti 3yrs ago and I forgot most of my french, but I miss it a lot... Its a difficult language but there is a reason that it is a main... read more >
Sarah Cadet, 17-Feb-13 7:32 pm
Woodring, we all went to that road for our education and we succeeded some of us with brio. When we go to a foreign country with a foreign language... read more >
Bwa San Fey, 17-Feb-13 10:51 pm
The problem is not from the French language.We need to figure out some other factors.ECONOMIC difficulties are the sources of all the problems.Empty... read more >
Haspyl Lazarre, 18-Feb-13 9:59 am
mwen dako ak ti pitit la se sa ki mete nou nan sa nou ye jodi a paske nap fe bouraj de crann, nou bliye orijin nou, menm literature haitienne en... read more >
Bertrand, 18-Feb-13 11:11 pm
I agree with you, French is not the reason the student fails, the teacher is the reason, because he does not know how to teach the children in a way... read more >
Vilo Exantus, 19-Feb-13 5:56 am
It would be great if the change would be made in Haiti for the children to be taught in Creole and French. It beneficial to the individual, society... read more >
B, 20-Feb-13 8:53 am
I agree with that kid to some extent and totally understand him! I was lucky enough to have had two teachers in Haiti that made a great impact on me... read more >
Gigie, 20-Feb-13 3:16 pm
Not too long ago my friends and I we went to a foreign conference,As I shared my struggle with them they do the same as well some of them from... read more >
Daelle, 20-Feb-13 5:02 pm
How in the world can teachers give proper instructions to students when they tehmselves are so dumb. In Haiti now a day anyone can teach. I studied... read more >