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Foreign Teachers at Jhubei Elementary School 外師在竹北國小. Sept. 2013 ~ Jun. 2014. Why we need a foreign teacher ?. - To cope with the trend of globalization To increase learning resources To increase contact with different cultures To reduce difference in students’
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Foreign Teachers at Jhubei Elementary School 外師在竹北國小 Sept. 2013 ~ Jun. 2014
Why we need a foreign teacher ? • - To cope with the trend of globalization • To increase learning resources • To increase contact with different • cultures • To reduce difference in students’ • English ability • Competition from peer schools
Ms Hilda Sipp Meeting Dr. Hilda Sipp at NTNU ,Taipei, in mid August, 2013. She is an American teacher recruited through MOE Foreign Teacher Program.
Ms Hilda Sipp Many things to get adjusted to in Taiwan!
Monthly Meetings Co-teachers from both schools and Ms Sippdicussing about curriculums and complete Teaching Log during a monthly meeting.
Joining us ~ Nov.18, 2013 Gerardo introducing himself at the Teacher’s Meeting.
Mr. Gerardo F. Font 2013: Nov 2012-June 2013 English Teacher HaiDong Elementary School, Tainan (台南海東國小) 2012: EFL/TESOL/TESL Certification (100 Hours),Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Oxford Seminars T.E.S.O.L. 2011 - 2012: Bachelor of Education, Hamilton, Canada Brock University
English Team Together, we aim to make English teaching enjoyable and professional. Gerardo(ET), Sherry(Director), Candy(ET), Olivia(ET) & Fion(ET)
Job Descriptions • Teach at two schools • 22 periods of classes 1. 22 classes per week: - Fulong x 9 - Jhubei x 13 ( Grade 6 x 8, English Club x 2, Circulating Lesson x 3 ) 2. Assist with English activities in school and in Hsinchu County
Class Schedule at Jhubei • The class time for Grade six is fixed(class number in black): 8 periods. • Three Circulating Lessons each week(marked with a *) : 3 periods. • English Club: 2 periods.
Life in Both Schools Given it is his 2nd year in Taiwan; Gerardo shows good ability in adjusting to new environments in class and in life.
Warm Welcome from Students Warm welcome from the homeroom teacher, Ms Han, and her lovely grade 2 class. Received nice gifts from students! The class was singing “welcome” songs!
Practice Reading, and Speaking Skills Gerardo’s teaching focuses on students’ oral expression skills. He encourages students to really “use” the language by applying their knowledge and speaking it.
Teaching Style Mr. G’s class combines body movements (kinesthetic cctivities), gestures, body language, Q&A, reading and writing practice and FUN!
Spotlight on Different Cultures Culture of Canada is brought into the classroom
Introduction on Thanksgiving Mr. G: “ Candians celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade and a traditional family feast on the 2nd Monday of October.”
Student English Clubs “Conversational Club” at Jhubei “Story Time” at Fulong
Teacher English Club The first Teacher’s Gathering for all subject teachers and administrators in school. Our Principal (Ms Julie Fan) had a great time speaking in English! And wow! She is GOOD!
Expectation of the Year “After spending a month at Jhu Bei; I am excited and motivated to encourage my students to learn in a progressive manner. As a team we will further their English abilities as we progress throughout the school year” Sincerely, Mr. Font