Another early morning and another hot, crowded train. We each present a lesson in our session this morning demonstrating how we might develop better “critical thinking skills.” There are a lot of good ideas, and the faculty seems serious, talented, and committed to the year ahead.

Lunch is Subway. We get it “to go”, and eat in the teacher’s lounge back at school. There’s a lot of interesting talk about travel destinations, and I’m listening and taking notes. Our afternoon session is a discussion about how to establish a school-wide system of stressing “critical thinking” that goes beyond a discussion and becomes the school mantra.

After dismissal, several of the group head over to the Sanlitun area for a chance to relax and visit. I had quite an afternoon and evening of fries and burgers. There are some really interesting individuals from varied backgrounds. Several of the newbies were heavily involved in HS band back in the US, so we get to talk that up for while.   Tonight is the first time in a long time that Judy gets home before me.