In Practice
In this section, I reminisce about small events that have influenced my teaching pedagogy and ideas with some anecdotes. Clearly, anecdotes are not evidence, but I feel some teachers may relate to some of the things I have observed in practice.
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How two boys improved their English in a week
This is a short anecdote about two boys, 5 and 7, whom I taught in Beijing. They were not very interested in learning, but we managed to cover all the phonics, and both students performed exceptionally well, when they…
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Why can't I do that?
During my years as a supply teacher, I intentionally sought out a wide range of teaching experiences before settling into a full-time position. I wanted to be exposed to different environments, practices, and…