About MeAbout Me Graduated from Oxford Brookes in English Studies and Philosophy. Taught English in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Completed CELTA and TEFL qualifications. Moved to Taiwan 1 year ago. Last year worked at Chulin Junior High School and Sacred Heart Elementary School.
About MeAbout Me Studied abroad in Canada and Taiwan. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bloomsburg University. Majored in Anthropology with 2 minors (Chinese, Sociology). Lived in Taiwan for 6 years with my fiancé. Taught at Kojen English (Dunhua Nanjing Branch), Happy Marian, and for Taipei Language Institute (TLI). Teacher trainer and curriculum writer for Kojen English. Taught English for SGS, TABF, and Lotte.
Grade3 In the classroom Fall 2015
Benefits of the Environment Students will have a great deal of opportunity to speak English. By sitting in small groups students will engage each other in English in a way that will help them to improve together. Picture association and physical response will help to develop positive language learning habits. A friendly, conversation based class atmosphere will ease the stress students feel engaging a new language.
How do We teach Writing?How do We teach Writing? At the start of each class difficult vocabulary will be previewed as a class. Students will begin writings with clear structure and guidance, which will eventually decrease and allow them to self-organize. Students will encourage one another and complete writing task in the book as a small group or individually. We will explore different writing genres (descriptive, narrative, instructional, and letter writing) Students will be encouraged to ask difficult questions. Process Brainstorm => Draft => Write => Edit => Publish/Present
How do We teach Reading?How do We teach Reading? Students are encouraged to read and listen to stories and promote skills in interesting and fun ways. Each story is previewed, and will be followed by activities that will check learner’s comprehension. The class provides an opportunity to practice key points of grammar and vocabulary. Students will gain extra practice that will better prepare them for the Cambridge Young Learner’s Test.
How do We teach Speak Kids 3? Students will develop speaking skills through hands-on activities and show-and-tell projects. Games and Activities improve a student’s speaking confidence and gives them a chance to interact with each other in controlled and interesting ways. Extra materials will be used to consolidate lesson topics. Students will be encouraged to test their abilities in class and learn from their mistakes.
Class AssessmentClass Assessment MMaking mistakes during class will not be penalized and is encouraged. TThe Midterm and the Final will each be worth 35% of the final score. EEffort and Participation in class will be worth 30% of the score.
How Can Parents Help?How Can Parents Help? Treat English as a source of fun or entertainment and students will develop their listening and speaking skills. This can be achieved during leisure time through television, movies, or music. Encourage students to share what they have learned about in class.
Thank you for your time!Thank you for your time!