What is this sister school partnership leading both schools to? It’s a journey of mutual learning, with each educational trip becoming distinct and better than the last. This year’s exchange features a welcome ceremony, class participation, two-night homestays, and local experiences like enjoying Taichung’s sun cakes and ice cream.
Imagine connecting with students from another country, not just through words, but through fun and creativity. This year, we kicked off our international exchange with a twist on introductions that sparked laughter and curiosity across continents(教育部國中小學校與國外姊妹校互惠機制計畫).
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Ready-made plug-and-play activity ideas for teaching the use of 'which' and 'how much' questions to inquire about preferences or prices, including Canva slides and English activity instructions
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Our fleeting visit to Daegu, Korea, left us with lasting impressions and deep reflections. As we journeyed back to Taichung, we carried with us cherished memories and profound insights. This brief yet impactful two-day school visit has further solidified the bond between KNUMS and KMJH. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your warm hospitality and eagerly anticipate reciprocating the same during your visit to KMJH this October.
Teaching
English Through English Made Easy: Fun with Imperatives
To use English as the medium of instruction, a non-native English teacher has to conduct his or her classes in English, creating tremendous pressure and even disbelief about this government-initiated policy. The hidden truth leading to criticism or indifference among local English teachers is that most teachers falsely believe they have to speak English and lecture about grammar throughout the whole class.
To provide a crash course and plug-and-play resources, I have crafted engaging activity ideas, appealing visual aids, word-for-word activity instruction scripts, and demo videos for teachers in both big cities and rural areas to change their mindset and start giving it a try with their students. I aim to lead by example and demonstrate to local English teachers that teaching English through English is absolutely feasible.
To help promote
'Teaching English Through English,' an English teaching approach highly
recommended and strongly supported by the Ministry of Education, I've created
some plug-and-play materials and resources for fellow junior high teachers to
use in either an open class or a demo class, with an invitation from one of the
major English textbook publishers, Hanlin.
"An open class or a demo class taught by me? Quite a daunting scenario, right? No worries. These ready-made, intriguing activity ideas come complete with appealing presentation slides, activity instruction scripts, and demo videos, providing a surefire recipe for a successful open or demo class that keeps your students engaged and actively using English. The following activities center around the theme of 'imperatives' from B1U3 and are structured according to the ABCD Learning Objectives format:
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I discovered an amazing screenplay structure for crafting compelling characters and conflict by John Truby, and my two Readers' Theater scripts align perfectly with it. This provides excellent practice for the next RT workshop participants, allowing them to further develop their theme ideas and assign characters accordingly.
