In Search of Richard, a GDUFS English Teacher
Time:February 20, 2009 Author: Editor: Source:
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February 15 - Richard Johnson is a foreign expert at GDUFS who has been teaching in the Faculty of English and Culture for almost 10 years.
His class is always amusing and interesting, partially, he thinks, because of his personality, and partially because of his teaching philosophy. He is active and full of expressions during the class. Those students who have been taught by him will never forget his little bell, which he bought in Hong Kong and brings to all his classes. "I use it for practical purposes. You just have to hit the bell lightly to catch the attention of the students without raising your voice." Students find it quite special and enjoy it very much.
American teacher, Richard Johnson
Mr. Johnson rarely uses a computer in class. Instead, he uses poster-sized sheets of paper, which is an old habit he formed before multimedia became widely used by teachers. "There may be technical problems with a computer sometimes, but it won't happen to paper power points. I can use them anytime I want, and they can last a long time with repeated use."
Students attending mid-term role-play class
During the first class of the term, he gives students a name tag on which they write their Chinese and English names, so that he can address them directly. "It is a good way for me to learn their names quickly."
Mr. Johnson also enjoys time spent with his students outside class. He has invited them to his flat for dinner and has gone on trips with them. He suggests meeting outside is less formal than in class, and creates a friendly atmosphere in which to know each other. "Students relax and it is also a good opportunity for them to practice their spoken English."
After an enjoyable Christmas-themed class
Mr. Johnson says that a teacher should be kind and approachable, but the teacher must maintain the relationship as teacher and students. "Teachers can be friendly without being friends with the students. Friends are equal to each other, but teachers and students are not." He won't develop individual relationships with students; he is always with a group of students in order not to hurt anyone by showing partiality to one student.
There are many foreign teachers and overseas students at GDUFS. We wish they lead a happy life here.
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