Welcome to Guangren Elementary School

Robert F. Brower Education Related Background  Master’s of Teaching Degree in TESOL University of Washington, Seattle, WA  Taught in the elementary schools in Matsu on both Nangan and Beigan from 2006 to 2009

Nursing Education and Experience  Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Capital University, Columbus, Ohio  Mission Hospital, Mission, Texas  Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington  Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Textbooks for Grade 4 o Cambridge English: Fun for Movers This is the second in a 3 part series for young learners aged between 7 and 12 o Cambridge English: Storyfun for Movers This book aims to provide an opportunity for language practice and learning by engaging learners’ interest in stories. o These texts provide preparation for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests

Teaching Goals for Grade 4  The emphasis will be on listening and speaking  Time will be utilized to provide as many opportunities to speak as possible  Grammar will be touched upon to facilitate understanding  Instill confidence in the students that learning English is possible

Expectations of Students  To pay attention and listen attentively  To show consideration for other students  To make an effort to speak within their capabilities  To ask questions  To try to use English whenever possible

English at Home  Please encourage their use of English whenever possible  Be encouraging and patient  Mistakes are to be expected. The goal is improvement, not perfection