"La vida es maravillosa". Yokoi Kenji, trabajador social y conferenciante
Summary
TLDRThe video script tells a poignant story of a young boy who, at the age of 10, moves to Japan where he faces language barriers and bullying. His life takes a turn when he is placed in a special needs classroom, where he finds a sense of belonging and purpose by helping a boy named Kaoru. The narrative also includes the inspiring tale of an English teacher, Mr. Saito, whose dynamic and seemingly eccentric teaching style is revealed to be a tribute to his late wife, a fellow teacher. The teacher's passion for education and life's beauty, despite personal tragedy, leaves a lasting impact on the boy, teaching him the importance of living life to the fullest and cherishing the valuable people in our lives.
Takeaways
- 😢 The narrator arrived in Japan at the age of 10, facing a challenging environment due to language barriers and bullying.
- 🏫 Initially placed in a special needs classroom, the narrator found a sense of belonging and purpose by helping a student named Kaoru.
- 🌟 The special needs teacher's approach to learning and her advocacy for the narrator's inclusion in the classroom had a profound impact on his life.
- 🎓 Despite the difficulties of learning English in Japan, the narrator persevered, eventually becoming a translator for an important institution.
- 🤔 The English teacher, Mr. Saitō, was unconventional and energetic, which initially confused and embarrassed the narrator.
- 😭 A chance encounter years later revealed Mr. Saitō's deep personal story, showing his dedication to teaching as a tribute to his late wife.
- 💔 Mr. Saitō's wife, also a teacher, passed away from leukemia, leaving him with the promise to continue teaching and inspiring students.
- 🌈 The narrator's perspective on Mr. Saitō changed dramatically, recognizing him as a hero rather than a ridiculous figure.
- 🙏 The narrator learned a valuable lesson about not judging others and the importance of living life to the fullest, as taught by the teachers in his life.
- 🌟 The story emphasizes the lasting impact teachers can have, inspiring the narrator to always remember the value of life and the people who have shaped him.
Q & A
At what age did the narrator arrive in Japan?
-The narrator arrived in Japan at the age of 10.
What was the initial challenge the narrator faced upon arrival in Japan?
-The initial challenge was the language barrier, as the narrator did not understand Japanese and was not understood by others.
Why was the narrator sent to the special needs classroom?
-The narrator was sent to the special needs classroom due to not understanding anything and being unable to communicate effectively.
What was the turning point for the narrator in the special needs classroom?
-The turning point was when the teacher asked for help, using a word the narrator understood, which made him feel useful and motivated to stay and learn.
What was the role the narrator took on in the special needs classroom?
-The narrator took on the role of a makeshift teacher, teaching colors and numbers to the children who were otherwise preoccupied with playing with clay.
Who was the English teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator?
-The English teacher who had a significant impact was Mr. Satoshi Saito.
Why was Mr. Satoshi Saito's teaching style considered disruptive?
-Mr. Saito's teaching style was considered disruptive because he would climb onto his desk, shout, and act in ways that were unconventional for a Japanese teacher.
What was the reason behind Mr. Saito's energetic and positive teaching approach?
-Mr. Saito's energetic and positive teaching approach was due to a promise he made to his wife, who was ill with leukemia, to keep teaching and spreading joy to his students.
What did the narrator learn about Mr. Saito when they met again at Nakayama station?
-The narrator learned that Mr. Saito's wife had passed away and that he continued his exuberant teaching style as a way to honor her and keep his promise to her.
How did the narrator's perception of Mr. Saito change after their conversation at the café?
-The narrator's perception of Mr. Saito changed from seeing him as ridiculous to recognizing him as a hero who was deeply committed to his teaching and honoring his wife's wishes.
What lesson did the narrator take away from his experiences with these teachers?
-The narrator took away the lesson that life is wonderful and that there are always valuable people in our lives for whom we should keep moving forward, even in the face of adversity.
Outlines
😢 Bullying and Finding Purpose in a Special Needs Classroom
The narrator recounts their experience as a 10-year-old in Japan, where they faced language barriers and bullying. They were sent to a special needs classroom, where they initially felt out of place. However, they found a sense of belonging and purpose when they were asked to help a boy named Kaoru, who had Down syndrome, from eating playdough. The narrator felt they could contribute and learn more in this environment than in a regular classroom. The teacher advocated for the narrator to stay, recognizing their potential to grow and learn in this setting. This experience transformed the narrator's perspective from one of sadness and confusion to one of happiness and fulfillment.
😭 The Inspiring Story of a Dedicated Teacher
The second paragraph introduces a passionate English teacher, Mr. Saito, who had a unique and energetic teaching style that initially seemed disruptive to the narrator. Mr. Saito's wife, also a teacher, fell ill with leukemia, and he promised to continue teaching in her stead as she wished. Despite his personal grief, he would compose himself and enter the classroom with a smile, inspiring his students to enjoy life and learn. The narrator, who had previously judged Mr. Saito, later apologized and came to view him as a hero. This story serves as a reminder of the profound impact teachers can have and the importance of perseverance and positivity in the face of adversity.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Bullying
💡Vocation
💡Special Needs
💡Language Barrier
💡Down Syndrome
💡Inclusion
💡Teaching
💡Cultural Adaptation
💡Disruptive Teaching
💡Life Philosophy
💡Grief and Loss
Highlights
The speaker arrived in Japan at the age of 10 and faced language barriers and bullying.
They were placed in a special needs classroom with children, most with Down syndrome, which initially caused confusion.
The teacher's request for help in the classroom sparked a connection and a desire to stay and learn.
The speaker felt they could contribute and learn more in the special needs classroom despite their own language challenges.
The teacher advocated for the speaker to stay in the special needs classroom, recognizing their potential.
The speaker's experience in the special needs classroom transformed from sadness to happiness and learning.
The English teacher, Mr. Saito, was a dynamic and unconventional educator, which initially caused confusion.
Mr. Saito's energetic teaching style was a stark contrast to traditional Japanese teaching methods.
The speaker's encounter with Mr. Saito years later revealed his continued passion for teaching and life.
Mr. Saito shared the story of his wife's illness and her influence on his teaching philosophy.
The wife's last wish was for Mr. Saito to continue teaching and inspiring students with the beauty of life.
Mr. Saito's dedication to his wife's wish became his driving force, leading him to teach with joy and passion.
The speaker's perception of Mr. Saito shifted from ridicule to admiration after understanding his story.
The speaker learned a valuable lesson about not judging others and the impact of a teacher's passion.
The story emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the valuable people in our lives.
The speaker's experiences and the teachers' influence serve as a reminder to appreciate life's beauty.
Transcripts
hay maestros que nos marcan de por vida
es una
vocación
maravillosa llegué a Japón con 10 años y
llego a un país donde no entiendo y no
me entienden y los otros niños algunos
llegaron a ser
conig el
bullying no entiende nada mándenlo para
el salón
8um salón 8 me paré en la puerta del
salón 8 a mirar y decir ah aquí es donde
me envían siempre que no entiendo algo y
cuando miro hay una maestra con siete
alumnos la mayoría con síndrome de down
era el salón de los niños especiales
estaban jugando con plastilina y la
maestra me habló por mi
nombre qué hace ahí entre dijo una
palabra que me
enganchó
ayúdeme yo entendía muy bien la palabra
ayudeme
porque el maestro le decía a todos
ayuden a kenji ayuden kenji ayuden a
kenji ayúdenle lleven a kenji traigan a
kenji no entendía nada y ahora la
maestra
dice ayúdeme pero yo para qué sirvo
Japón no sirvo para nada No entiendo en
qué le puedo ayudar y me dijo siéntese
ahí no deje que kaoru se coma la
plastilina un niño llamado kaoru hacía
un pancito y había un momento donde él
se hipnotizaba con su propio pan y se y
se lo iba a comer y yo no es de comer y
él me miraba y seguía
jugando pasaron minutos horas y yo le
dije a la a la profesora quiero quedarme
en el salón
aquí aprendo más aquí están aprendiendo
los colores justo lo que necesito los
números además me sentía como un
profesor improvisado pasar de no
entender nada en un salón así Mirando al
aire tres tipos de escritura ahora ser
el profesor de unos niños que se están
comiendo la plastilina y yo les digo que
no y Cantemos y ahora los colores y otra
vez los colores la maestra abogó por mí
en los con los otros maestros Déjenme a
Ken aquí en el salón ocho él realmente
aquí es funcional y va aprendiendo Yo le
enseño me quedé en el salón ocho lo que
comenzó como un Bullying y que me generó
mucha
tristeza me sacó de la tristeza salón
ocho fui muy feliz en el salón 8o eh
luego estaba el profesor de inglés saito
satoshi um mía bueno era crítico
estudiar inglés para el japonés es muy
difícil estudiar inglés porque el
japonés es como el español plano en la
pronunciación Arigato sa unar yo no
hablaba japonés solo hablaba español y
ahora Tenía que aprender inglés en
japonés yo lo veía y decía No ahora
viene la confusión de mi
vida Pero casualmente él era disruptivo
es decir un profesor loco porque se
subía al pupitre a su mesa a la
mesa Se subía ahí
un japonés no hace eso nunca él se subía
y
gritaba la vida es maravillosa y saltaba
y lo escribía en inglés y y toda la
clase era así la vida es maravillosa y
encontrárselo los pasillos era terrible
porque lo agarraba uno
niño lo
agarré la vida es maravillosa y pues uno
decía qué maravilloso le ve la vida
cuando hay que aprender inglés en
japonés y ya se me está olvidando el
español no entiendo japonés menos Voy
aprender inglés estoy confundido mi vida
es una tristeza y tengo que aguantar
este señor gritando que la vida es
maravillosa yo me gradué A los 18 años
lo vi en la estación de nakayama él me
invitó a un café es que parecía un
latino Oh cinic vamos a tomar café y
hablaba y hablaba y y seguía igual y yo
lo miraba y yo me sentía ya yo era ya
traductor de una institución importante
Yo me sentía como como adulto como serio
como
eh De hecho cuando nos vimos él gritó y
niño yoy la vida es maravillosa y yo
corrí como a decirle callese qué
vergüenza yo
ya yo ya soy un un adulto y le dije yo
le pregunté porque dije Bueno tal vez
nunca lo vuelva a
ver maestro usted Por qué era tan
Dinámico le di tan alegre y él mezclando
el café me
dijo Es un
secreto pero como no eres más mi alumno
te voy a te lo voy a contar mi esposa
profesora
también nos conocimos en una convención
de maestros nuestra pasión enseñar no
quisimos tener hijos porque teníamos
muchos todos los días atendiendo pero
ella cayó en cama con
leucemia yo prometí quedarme con ella
hasta el final arrodillado incluso irme
con ella y un japonés cuando dice eso
es pero ella no le permitió ni siquiera
que se quedara arrodillado con ella le
dijo si me amas de verdad tienes que ir
a enseñar porque yo no puedo estoy en
una cama y mi única felicidad en este
momento es saber que mi esposo está
yendo a enseñarle a los niños así Así
que dame el honor de partir de esta vida
sabiendo que estás enseñando y él le
dijo no puedo no
puedo cómo te voy a dejar aquí no puedo
si me amas lo puedes hacer saito y
entonces él se levantaba se limpiaba las
lágrimas y le decía le voy a probar que
la y se iba a la escuela llegaba me
contó él a la escuela ahí a la entrada
donde todos llegábamos tomaba aire se
limpiaba sus lágrimas y decía chieco te
pruebo que te amo y entraba a enseñar y
cumplía la Consigna de la esposa porque
le dio Consigna sonríele a los niños y
diles que la vida es maravillosa que la
disfruten y por eso hacía eso obviamente
cuando él me cuenta eso yo no lo puedo
ya ni mirar yo lo había juzgado de
ridículo yo estaba
así viendo mis lagrimones caer y él
diciéndome no no no llore que no le
contesto para para que llorara ella ya
partió pero ella me enseñó a vivir ella
me enseñó que la vida es maravillosa por
eso los maestros sabían y a mí siempre
me dejaron hacer todo es escándalo
porque era una promesa que tenía que
cumplirle a mi
esposa Yo le pedí perdón al maestro ahí
le
dije perdón maestro Yo pensé que usted
era un ridículo un tonto usted es un
héroe
nunca lo olvidé hasta hoy de hecho lo
recuerdo siempre que paso un momento muy
difícil me acuerdo del maestro y digo
vamos la vida es maravillosa ahora es
donde hay que probarlo por aquellos que
no están por aquellos que partieron
eh tenemos siempre personas valiosas en
nuestra vida por las cuales hay que
levantar la cabeza y
continuar
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