Disciplining my students was the most challenging aspect of teaching in China. However, learning to do it well was probably the most valuable teaching tool I acquired. In my public primary school classroom, I typically had at least 50 kids per class. That’s a lot of energy to (attempt [...]
I’m the first to preach that immersing yourself in the local culture is the best way to take advantage of your time in China. However, during your time abroad, hanging out with Westerners can sometimes be as valuable as spending time with Chinese people. Befriending fellow foreigners can help stave off [...]
I’ll admit, writing out detailed daily lesson plans isn’t for every ESL teacher. Some people think better when they are flexible about how their classes unfold. However, I encourage everyone to write out at least a few carefully developed lesson plans when they first start teaching ESL in China. [...]
