Surprise Rebound By: Heather Kretschmer Last semester I taught a long-running, well-established Intermediate English course at my university for the first time. In this course, broad topics, such as globalization,
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Insight
Insight By: Curtis Kelly One day, a Heian Junior College student taught me the secret of anger. I was teaching a difficult 2nd-year college class in Japan, using a teaching
When the Shirt Hits the Fan: Lessons in Teaching and Tact
When the Shirt Hits the Fan: Lessons in Teaching and Tact By: Nicky De Proost Teaching is meant to be a noble endeavour: shaping minds, opening doors, and perhaps, occasionally,
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges By: Ellika Koike The classroom is an inn at a crossroads on the path of life: so many different people pass through, each bringing a unique
A Surprising Journey of Empowerment in the Classroom
A Surprising Journey of Empowerment in the Classroom By: Dr. Naning Tri Wahyuni As an English lecturer teaching first-year university students in Indonesia, I faced a daunting challenge. Most of
