English Extra Plus
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An interview with Mrs Crnčec
Kemija je znanje, kemija je moć, tko kemiju ne zna, taj neće proć’.
Kemija je znanje, kemija je moc, tko kemiju ne zna, nece proc
Chemistry is the knowledge and the power, who does not know chemistry, will not pass.
Journalists: Ania, Lea & Marta , 7.a
Mrs Crnčec, have you always loved biology
and chemistry?
Mrs Crnčec: Yes, because they are important
for our lives.
When have you decided to become a science
teacher?
Mrs Crnčec: When I was in the seventh grade they'll get an A when they buy me a Porshe car. It
– it was love at first sight. is actually a motivation for the students to learn.
What do you find interesting in your job?
Mrs Crnčec: Working with pupils is very
interesting and I laugh a lot and I also learn a
lot. Their youth inspires me.
When did the “Pearl section“ begin?
Mrs Crnčec: As I am getting older and closer to
retirement I have been thinking of writing a book
of students' “pearls“ and publishing it.
What inspired you to use red, yellow and green
What is the use of chemistry and biology in cards?
everyday life? Mrs Crnčec: Ice-cream and traffic lights.
Mrs Crnčec: In cooking, cleaning, washing How do pupils respond to the subjects that you
the laundry – everywhere. teach?
Are you happy with your job? Mrs Crnčec: As long as it is easy and interesting,
Mrs Crnčec: Well, when I see those nice and they like it, but when it gets harder, they are not so
smiling faces that are going to buy me a happy.
Porche, of course.
What do you find so interesting in Porsche cars?
Mrs Crnčec: It all started when my pupils asked
me: “Can I get an A?“ and I responded
In your opinion which is the most hated school
subject for children?
Mrs Crnčec: Maybe chemistry in the 7th and
biology in the 8th grade.
If you had a chance to choose your future job again,
would you choose the same?
Mrs Crnčec: I probably would because I find my
strength and energy in enthusiasm and happiness
of young people.