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Teaching English in South Korea

My name is Leah Duck and I'm a Canadian teaching English in South Korea after graduating from my English Honours Degree at Queens University in Canada. This site is a journal of my year here and hopefully a resource for anyone considering the adventure of teaching ESL in South Korea.

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Going to the Local Gym in WuQing

March 21, 2012  |  China Teaching and Travelling  |  No Comments

An interesting cultural experience in itself...going to the gym in my neighbourhood of WuQing, China.

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My Teaching Life in China

March 21, 2012  |  China Teaching and Travelling  |  No Comments

This second post outlines my teaching experiences at Yingua-Bond International College up until this point. A little bit on my responsibilities, students, and campus...

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Another Teaching Adventure at Yinghua International College, China

February 28, 2012  |  China Teaching and Travelling  |  1 Comment

Here I go again on another teaching-travelling adventure! This time I'm teaching Ontario-curriculum English at the Yinghua-Bond International School in China!

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A Rewarding Teaching Moment in Ontario

November 14, 2011  |  Teaching Principals and Lessons  |  1 Comment

During my last practicum block in Teacher's College I taught a Grade 11 Media Studies course. I knew nothing about the specific topic - the Silent Film Era - but I strove to deliver an engaging lesson to my students. Here is a snapshot of a particularly rewarding teaching experience, and one which I will reflect on continuously. PS - This is in an Ontario Curriculum school in Canada!

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My Teaching Philosophy

November 14, 2011  |  Teaching Principals and Lessons  |  No Comments

Part of being a great teacher is constantly reflecting on our practise and our key beliefs about education. This is my personal teaching philosophy; how I understand students, learning, and the potential of the educative process.

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