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Teaching in Africa: It’s the Economy Stupid
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Sunday, November 8, 2009. It’s the Economy Stupid. After returning to the United States and school my thoughts were diverted to more immediate concerns. It seems clear that Malawians are poor because their overall productivity is low, however, within specific sectors of the economy the productivity argument appears to break down. What about teachers? The economic question de jour then becomes: how can the quality of life in Malawi best be improved? November 8, 2009 at 7:56 PM. Fascinating post, Jesse....
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Teaching in Africa: September 2009
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Saturday, September 19, 2009. Before Jes and I embarked to Malawi it seemed that everyone had a bit of cultural advice. I consider myself a fairly easygoing person and have yet to be perturbed or embarrassed by a cultural idiosyncrasy, that is, until now. The 2nd most popular musician in Malawi was going to be playing at my favorite local bar. A night out is a rare thing in Malawi and Jes and I were very excited. Where is your banduka white man? Monday, September 7, 2009. Reduce, reuse, recycle, REPAIR.
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Teaching in Africa: Generosity…in Moderation
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Friday, October 23, 2009. For me, this unconditional generosity is one of the most beautiful things about Malawi. Unfortunately, this is often the only perspective taken by outsiders. Visitors nearly always laud the generosity of Malawians, and really, how could you not within the confines of traditional morality. Although I am honestly touched by the generosity of Malawians, I do see consequences of sharing, both societal and personal, which deserved to be acknowledged. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Teaching in Africa: Book
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Thursday, December 30, 2010. Malawi by Jesse Fitzpatrick. Make Your Own Book. September 5, 2012 at 2:49 AM. Thanks for your marvelous posting! I enjoyed reading it. I really feel as though I know so much more about this than I did before. Your blog really brought some things to light that I never would have thought about before reading it. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Books Shared PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
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Dept of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 8211; My oft-neglected educational blog for non-scientists about new research in biogeography. Started as a project in a science outreach and communication class, continues as a chance to practice informal writing and broaden my science reading. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 8211; A journal from the year I spent teaching high-school biology and mathematics near Mangochi, Malawi after graduating college. Royster Society of Fellows.
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Teaching in Africa: February 2009
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Saturday, February 21, 2009. On Sunday Jes and I attended the sports tournament between. And specifically, with MCV. Ayub and Hote were concerned about raising their five daughters around the Taliban, and, after the violence of the. His wife and children also came and many a joke was made about it being the largest peaceful Afghan-American gathering for thousands of miles. Ah, bless the circle of life; I am blasting the Lion King theme song as I write this. Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Jes with the dog.
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Teaching in Africa: April 2009
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Saturday, April 25, 2009. We caught a public bus from Blantyre which was scheduled to depart at two o’clock. The bus station master was helpful yet confusing. “The bus departs at two o’clock,” he said, “so made sure you are here by noon.” Be here at twelve? What on earth for? Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Pictures from Mount Mulanje (the highest point in central Africa). Thursday, April 2, 2009. Dry Sex and Malawian Hospitality. On another note, Jes and I have an Easter Break coming up and we will be backpack...
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Teaching in Africa: March 2009
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Saturday, March 28, 2009. Children in the neighboring village. A toddler investigating the camera. A nice hut. Its door and good roof are what make it a step above average. Another house across the street. Most people build their own houses out of mud bricks. If you have money you can buy metal for the roof, otherwise it is thatch. A very large bug we found on our frying pan handle while we were cooking dinner. Friday, March 20, 2009. IT’S NOT DEAD! A Bicycle for Two. Probably the Best Story Ever. 8221; ...
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Teaching in Africa: June 2009
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Friday, June 26, 2009. 8220;Well, should I go down to the immigration office? 8221; I asked. “Well,” he said, glancing to the ceiling before reaffixing his gaze, “I could allow you to leave for humanitarian reasons.” ‘Sure, fine,’ I thought, whatever it takes to get us out of this mess. “Does that mean we could leave? Sunday, June 7, 2009. Laptops and Appropriate Technology. It was a box with 15 pristine OLPC green laptops. The first thing I did, after doing a kick ass acid-base demo with color chang...
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Teaching in Africa: October 2009
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Friday, October 23, 2009. For me, this unconditional generosity is one of the most beautiful things about Malawi. Unfortunately, this is often the only perspective taken by outsiders. Visitors nearly always laud the generosity of Malawians, and really, how could you not within the confines of traditional morality. Although I am honestly touched by the generosity of Malawians, I do see consequences of sharing, both societal and personal, which deserved to be acknowledged. Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
