Under the sweeping wave of globalization
International exchanges in the field of education are becoming increasingly frequent
There is such a special teacher at IDGF
He is from a foreign country
It not only brings different learning environments to students
It also conveys diverse cultures and values
This issue's IDGF Teacher Interview
We interviewed foreign teachers from the UK
He graduated from the University of Glasgow
-- Iain Taylor
Let's listen to his insights on international education together
*The following content is all in the first person
Iain's dream is to travel around the world
He lights up the children's world with the classroom
Q：Why did you choose to become a teacher?What do you think is the meaning of this job?
I chose to become a teacher because I always wanted to travel the world and teaching seemed like a good career to let me do that. I stayed a teacher because I enjoyed guiding students to achieving their goals.
Q：You have ten years of teaching experience.What‘s your impressions of Chinese students?
Extremely hard-working. No other students in the world face the relentless schedule of Chinese students. I am always impressed that the students are able to cope with the heaviness of their timetables.
Q：What do you think are the main challenges students face in learning ? How have you helped them overcome these challenges?
With so many school hours in the day, it can be difficult for students to maintain their focus for each and every class. I like to keep them engaged and interested in the subject during my classes, so they remain active and willing to learn.
Q：How will you guide students when they like to switch between Chinese and English in class?
Depends on the students. At the beginner stage, it's a necessary part of their development to switch back to their mother tongue. But as their English progresses, I try to wean them off their dependency on their L1.
Q：When the students do not understand your speech, what solutions do you take?I prepare my PPTs with a mixture of Chinese and English to ensure students are fully aware of the point I am making. If that is still insufficient, I make a note of where the students are struggling and prepare a more comprehensive explanation of it for the next class.
