Surprise! Today’s temptations
Scenario 1 – Monday morning after a long weekend. 24 weeks completed. Last week of classes before final exams. Teacher: Good morning (sombrely). Students: Good… Read More »Surprise! Today’s temptations
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(Un)cool things that happened today
Mike Griffin’s simple, quirky collection of random educational moments that occurred in a day has morphed into a blog challenge, one which a few have… Read More »(Un)cool things that happened today
Follow-up to S-generated writing
Note to readers: This post is based on “an Open Letter to Educators” by Dan Brown, which was first referenced in this post on critical thinking.… Read More »Follow-up to S-generated writing
On teaching portfolios
“Thus, a [teaching] portfolio is a collection of artefacts through which teachers present their own professional persona. One’s strengths as a developer of classroom materials,… Read More »On teaching portfolios
Where and how our learning occurs
As I continue my semester both as EAP teacher and MA student, I’m confronted with issues related to where learning occurs and how it is… Read More »Where and how our learning occurs
Play cards with students. Yes, I do.
I’m a fan of cards. When I get together with my family for the weekend in my hometown, I look forward to us getting together… Read More »Play cards with students. Yes, I do.
Why doesn’t this lesson work with these students?
A brief introduction to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions approach (1986) When I mentioned that I planned to blog today on the day off of writing MA papers… Read More »Why doesn’t this lesson work with these students?
Students: copycat, sort of
One way I often suggest to my students to improve their writing ability is to read a lot. When doing so, I suggest they notice… Read More »Students: copycat, sort of