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FAQ about being an English teacher in Japan.
I worked as a teacher of English as a foreign language in Japan, 2008-09. I worked for GEOS which was a private company with small language schools all over the country. I specifically worked in two towns, Gotemba and Mishima, both were near Mount Fuji. These are some questions I was asked while working in Japan.
By Buck Hardcastle5 years ago in Education
Masking and Unmasking in the Classroom. Top Story - March 2021.
Each morning, around halfway through my commute, my Ritalin kicks in. Today is no different. I'm exhausted; last night, I convinced myself it was a good idea to stay up late listening to a podcast. I've had three cups of coffee but the only result is a hollow ache in my stomach.
By Erin Eliza5 years ago in Education
Review Paper vs. Research Paper
Review papers and research papers play essential, but distinct roles in communicating scientific findings. As researchers, it is important to know the different ways to communicate your findings to the scientific community. There are three key differences between a review paper and a research paper: purpose, structure, and timeframe.
By Alana Rister5 years ago in Education
New Models Of Teaching And Learning
While parents and communities stress the importance of students having access to technology, it is a mistake to focus primarily on students. For the educational enterprise to adapt appropriately to our new world, we must invest in training teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum. School districts frequently use staff development opportunities to train their teachers to incorporate new technologies; this is a complex process. Traditional staff development training in technology involves a day's instruction, including hands-on experience with the software. Most of this training ignores the developmental process of adults--the need to understand relationships, to reinforce concepts with frequent use, to explore and be challenged, and to conceptualize an entirely different teaching methodology. Districts rarely have support staff available to help the teachers work through these innovations. The combination of reticence, frustration, and inadequate training threatens to sabotage the opportunities for technology to enhance classroom learning.
By Megan Wilson5 years ago in Education
To Share Knowledge
I would like to honor Mrs. Marva Deloris Collins. She was born on August 31, 1936 in Monroeville, Alabama. Her father, Henry Knight, owned a funeral home and worked with cattle. Her mother was Bessie Knight. Marva grew up in Atmore, Alabama and went to a strict, one-room schoolhouse, elementary school. This experience influenced her later on in life. She went to Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia and there she graduated.
By Nola Hipsher5 years ago in Education
Dispelling the Myth that Law School is About Pure Competition
When you think of law school, what comes to your mind? For many the scene they imagine is one of bitter competition and people trying to sabotage each other to get to the top. While that may be reality for some, it isn’t for most, at least it shouldn’t be. Instead, law school should be a place where people help each other to succeed and where students help each other to manage and cope with the stress of law school just as they should do for each other when they are in practice.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)5 years ago in Education
The Missed Issue with the TMEA Bassoon Presentation
Recently, the Texas Music Educators Association allowed Frank Chambers to give a presentation at their annual conference. This presentation focused on what Chambers believes are the qualities of a good bassoon student. The issue was that his list of qualities were incredibly discriminatory and mostly based on factors outside the potential students control. Many people were rightfully outraged by the presentation. The presentation was contrary to what many musicians believe about the inclusivity of music.
By Emily Christina Grace5 years ago in Education
Come See Magic
Dead face, eyes shut against our world now. Pale skin, his familiar features that once transmitted such fiery energy, obviously powerless now. A sick feeling suddenly weakened me as I stood there staring at my lifeless brother, and I caught my breath to keep myself from falling. I could feel tears starting to form in the back of my eyes that would soon rush out to publicize my moment of excruciating sadness, so to counteract the occurrence of that event I blinked hard and stood up straighter. Several United States flags surrounded and covered my brother, and their image swam in the small amount of tears which I hadn’t been able to prevent. I raised my right hand up by my forehead and gave my brother Andrew the most respectful, crisp, solemn, and heart-felt salute I had ever given him. And then I turned and slowly walked away.
By Susan Moore5 years ago in Education
