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Teaching: the Small Stuff that Actually Matters

Jackie Bolen, Dong-A University

www.eslteacherinkorea.blogspot.com

jlbolen@gmail.com

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Back in 2004.....

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Ultralight vs. Everything but the Kitchen Sink

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What I’m Saying is….

Ounces=pounds

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Translation: grams=kilograms

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Teaching...

...a series of small things: done poorly, done well, or not done at all.

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They actually add up to make a big difference!

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(a much higher % of ultra-lighters finish the trail!)

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My 10 Small Things:

#1: Where are you going?

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#2: Don't hide

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#3: Time

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#4: Patience

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#5: Names

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#6: Simple is better

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#7: Smile

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#8: No shame

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#9: Plan

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#10: Never lose your cool

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What about the big stuff?

You know, like: textbook selection, curriculum + syllabus design, testing criterium, etc

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Isn't that important too?

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Questions? Comments? Thoughts?

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Check out my blog: www.eslteacherinkorea.blogspot.com

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Or email:

dongajackieb@gmail.com