ShareSo how does this 3-step program work? Initially, the student has to explore his interests when it comes to reading and choose a story book or a novel (depending on the student’s initial English language level). The student then reads his chosen story book or novel in his free time (but preferably, he commits to [...]
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Why Build Character? (and who’s to blame for today’s kids’ behavior?)
“A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which each passerby leaves a mark” (a Chinese proverb). In my years as a teacher, this is one tidbit of wisdom I always keep with me, to guide me on my daily choices, on what to teach, how to teach, and why I should teach [...]
I’ve struggled with this question the past few years that I have been teaching Values to High School kids in an international school in Bangkok. I’ve pored over many books on character education, searched and attended as many professional development events I could find in this part of the world – all in the hopes [...]
How Do I Improve My Character?
As a teacher for many years now, I am no longer focused on questions regarding what topics would I need to teach under the curriculum I have been assigned, or what tools should I be using to deliver the best approach so I can ensure effective teaching strategies. I am not even concerned anymore about [...]
In the course of my career as a teacher, I have often relied on films/movies that deliver a strong message to emphasize points I try to teach students in my class. Recently, I have a unit on Debate, and decided to use the movie I would call a classic for this topic – The Great [...]
Why teachers of English ought to learn a language, too!
It’s past midnight this very cold day in Kao Hsiung, Taiwan. I’m sitting here in this nice hotel room, with socks on, trying to be profound about teaching English! Maybe I should just stop trying to be deep with my thoughts and just get down to business and answer the darn question I posted up [...]
