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This time of year
There is a lot of tension in my classroom at this time of year – and I recall the same situation arising last year, at the same time. I know that, for myself, I can identify several factors that… more →
realife
Not everyone can teach adults!
good enough?
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monkeymind wrote 2 months ago: Zen mythology is filled with stories where the disciple asks a pivotal question and the master … more →
a miracle in every moment
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monkeymind wrote 4 months ago: This weekend was my third time as student of Kazuaki Tanahashi. A slim man in his mid-seventies, he … more →
reluctant to teach
monkeymind wrote 6 months ago: I’m scheduled to co-lead a retreat on “befriending death” later this month (see ta … more →
The Beauty and Challenge of Working with Adult Learners
englishwithjennifer wrote 8 months ago: As a teacher, it can be a joy to work with any age group. The secret is finding the right approach t … more →
This time of year
Writer wrote 11 months ago: There is a lot of tension in my classroom at this time of year – and I recall the same situati … more →
Extraneous Factors
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: This is just a little observational post about some of the contextual influences on learners who en … more →
Why Learn?
Melanie wrote 1 year ago: The benefits of enhancing the way people learn are virtually without end, with no regard to age, pre … more →
MYLO - Maximise Your Learning Opportunities
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: MYLO is a (relatively) new piece of computer software, designed to assist the learning of English li … more →
Prediction in Reading
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: There is a link at Durham Literacy Centre, to a YouTube-posted video, about the importance of predic … more →
Reading Reading Reading - How to Teach Reading
Writer wrote 1 year ago: I am aware that quite a few people who come here do so via a search for READING or something related … more →
Learn How To Create A Secondary Income Teaching Your Favorite Hobby
loumoore wrote 1 year ago: Would you like to make some nice extra money on the side? How about $20 or $30 per hour or more teac … more →
A Rollercoaster Ride
James wrote 1 year ago: So, I’ve had some time to absorb the first three days of work here at Japan. It has been a mix … more →
Reflection
Writer wrote 1 year ago: From the book referred to in the post below, under the heading : Teaching adult ESL literacy: innov … more →
Adult Literacy Research
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: I found this (below) .pdf online. It looks like a very comprehensive and interesting resource … more →
Working with Challenging People!
Writer wrote 1 year ago: I attended a professional development seminar last week, entitled “Working with Challenging People”. … more →
5 hours later
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: Hi again. Still obsessing about work (see post below!). Earlier, I wondered about whether I like my … more →
More Self-Assessment
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Writer wrote 1 year ago: Further to the analysis I began making below, about my work, there are a couple of issues I want to … more →
What do we need?
Writer wrote 1 year ago: In response to my previous two posts, and the thoughts that arose after making them, I feel now that … more →
