The Cambodia Rural School Project
The Dixon Learning Center
(July, 2001)
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Mr. Chan Sokrin is a fourth grade teacher at the Dixon Learning Center |
| on the new building: | “Before the new building was built, we had an old building. But before that, students used to study at the pagoda or under people’s houses. Then and in the old building, it was very crowded. In this building, each class has a separate room, and it is much less crowded.”
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| on teaching: | “I have been a teacher for two years. I love teaching very much. I became a teacher because I want to help educate poor people. There is also a lack of teachers. I want to train the people, because they are an important resource. I also want my students to learn well, so that they can get good jobs in the future.”
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| on the joys of his job: | “I like watching the kids grow up. I look forward to seeing them get good jobs and develop Cambodia.”
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| on school subjects: | “I like to teach literature. The students’ favorite subjects were mathematics and literature, but now with computer and English classes available, all the kids are very interested in that.”
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| on keeping the students interested in school: | “The village got together to buy visual aids for the teachers to use in class. Things like this keep the students interested in school.”
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| on his personal history: | “I am 23 years old. I studied through 11th grade, along with my brothers and sisters. At this job I can make 80,000 riel per month.” [At the time of the interview, 80,000 riel was equal to approximately US$20.]
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| message for the donor: | “We are very happy with the new building. We now have not just a new building, but also computer and English teaching. Even in the cities, some schools have no electricity, yet we have a computer powered by solar panels. On behalf of the teachers, students, and villagers, I thank Mr. Hawley, and wish him happiness.” |
