Actually, I got two responses, slightly different wording. I like the first response better, but really don’t know what to think of them. I’m just grateful I’ve got one Japanese teacher(Tomo) not asking me to be understanding.
Hello Amber,
Thank you for your reporting.
I am sorry you had met such a bad incident.
When I saw Yata kyoto-sensei last Monday, I explained him such a bad behavior of students is inexcusable in ALTs’ home countries and I understand her shock.
In Japan, with difficulties to teach and lead such students, teachers are trying their best. I would be very glad if you understand this.
Please don’t hesitate to tell me if you have any trouble in Kinokawa.
I hope you keep smiling and having good lessons. 🙂
Hello Amber,
I sent you an e-mail yesterday, but as I’m not sure if it was well sent. So I will write it again.
Thank you for your report about the incident.When I met Yata kyoto-sensei on Monday, I explained him that this kind of student bad behavior cannot be excusable in ALTs’ home countries and I can understand your shock.
I know the Japanese teachers are straggling to teach and lead such students but they are trying their best. I would be glad you understand their difficulties, recover from the shock, and have a smile on your face.
If you have any worries at Kinokawa, don’t hesitate to tell me.
I note the use of the words “inexcusable in ALTs’ home countries” infer that it’s quite excusable in Japan. Tough school.
Doesn’t it just.
OIh and you always have the coolest icons!
Ooooh, that is a “put up and shut up” email if I ever heard one!
Pity.
You are allowed to be shocked and upset and appalled, but you have to get over it, and it looks like nothing will be done about it.
*sigh*