In Teaching English 1 I talked about jobs I've had in Taiwan. All of these jobs were as an English teacher, in both public and private schools.
In Teaching English 2: The Wrath of the FET I talked about types of "bad foreign teachers" that I have observed during my time in Taiwan. Were I to approach this topic again, I would probably add at least 5 more types to the list.
In Teaching English 3 I talked about facets of English-language education in Taiwan, and my thoughts on each. Many of these thoughts resurfaced later in the English in Taiwanese entry. I discussed dual-language instruction, age limits, tests of English in public schools, and other, privately administered tests such as the TESOL and the TOEIC.
In Teaching English 4: Anxiety I talked about the anxiety that first-time teachers often feel in Taiwan, and strategies for coping with it. I'm not sure how many people read this one, but I hope it was as encouraging as I meant it to be. Yes, teaching ESL can be scary, but it can also be very rewarding.
In Teaching English 5: Dolch Sight Words I talked about the Dolch Sight Word List, which is a list of high-frequency words in the English language. Every teacher of English should be familiar with these words. They can save you a lot of time!
In Teaching English 6: Side by Side I talked about the Side by Side textbook, and how it might be used in the classroom. I have used Side by Side for years, and although it has flaws I find it very useful. I also use English Firsthand, Interchange, and the Ladybird readers quite a bit. I am always trying to find a good blend of textbooks and more authentic materials/experiences.
In Teaching English 7: The MPiLGEF I talked about our school's expense-paid trip to Washington D.C., and what we got out of Microsoft's Partners in Learning Global Education Forum. Looking at these pictures brings back a lot of memories. My school is entering a similar IT competition this summer, and we'll see how we do.
In Teaching English 8: A Tuesday at Tung Hai I talked about a typical Tuesday at my school. I realize that entries such as this one might seem a bit masturbatory, but hopefully someone got something out of it. I have met a lot of people who are curious about what I do, and this was meant to satisfy that curiosity.
In Teaching English 9: Special Topics I discussed Task-based Teaching, and how my approach to special topics is a reflection of that methodology. I talked about teaching PE, Social Studies, and other topics through the medium of English, and also about some successes and failures I have had with each subject.
Which leads me to the present entry, Teaching English 10: Review. You are reading it now, you know what it's about, so there is no need summarize, I think.
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