Blog Entries on Education
Conference on English Language Teaching
An English teaching conference centered on the theme Imago Dei: Celebrating the Beauty and Benefits of Diversity.
I Wish They Knew
A university teacher in China answers the question, "Do you have a list of things you wish foreigners knew when they came to your campus?”
Helping Chinese Families Prepare for Birth
Providing maternity care to Chinese women wherever they are.
Approaching the Christian Tradition in Chinese Academic Settings
A reflection on the paradox of teaching in an officially atheistic state and yet having the opportunity to teach Christian and religious material.
Cross-Cultural Education in China—and in Chinese Families
Chinese parents often assume that their children attending international schools have the same attitudes, values, and language skills as those attending Chinese schools, but the instruction on how to think—and behave in society—follows different cultural norms.
The Impact of School Culture
What is considered normal and acceptable in education varies from culture to culture. Understanding cultural values is crucial for students to succeed.
My Journey to Professionalism in Teaching
"I hadn’t planned on teaching. Although I love English and had even majored in English literature at university, I didn’t like public speaking."
A Teacher Responds
"It struck me that almost all of the contributors touched at least briefly on one recurring theme: the need for teachers to approach their work with humility."
The Slippery Slope of English Teaching
Teaching English in China—does it isolate you or open doors into the community and culture?
Teaching with Faith and Professionalism
A Book Review
""For foreign Christian English teachers to function effectively, a growing attention to professionalism in work and witness is needed." This book addresses that need.