[LD-SIG Discussion List] Fw: What learning experiences have affected your teaching?

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Bob Sanderson of Osaka JALT asks us to share our reflections prior to October 
17th mini-conference...(of which details here: 
http://osakajalt.squarespace.com/)
Please email submissions in English, Japanese, or any language to Bob  at 
sanderson808 at hotmail.com , preferably by Friday, October 15th... more details 
below.

Dear teachers,
 This summer at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh I happened upon a collection 
of one-page essays that were on display, written on the theme of "Home" by 
people in the local community that had until quite recently been homeless. It  
was quite moving and offered much food for thought.
 
I'd like to compile a similar collection, written by a variety of teachers on 
the theme of how our learning experiences have affected and are affecting our 
teaching practices. I'd like to display this collection at the JALT Moveable 
Feast event that's coming up on October 17th in Osaka 
http://osakajalt.squarespace.com/
 
I wonder if you or a teacher you know would be willing to submit a 
short vignette to add to this collection. I'm looking for submissions from a 
variety of teachers (not necessarily language teachers) as short as a single 
sentence to a maximum of one page, single-spaced, related to what experience or 
experiences as a learner have affected and are affecting your teaching.
 
I realize that people are busy, and that the Moveable Feast event is coming up 
very soon, so obviously I don't expect this to be your best work ever and 
understand if you don't have time to contribute something. I'm confident that 
even the most casual responses will provide rich food for thought for all who 
read them at the event on the 17th and for all who take the time to reflect and 
contribute submissions as well. After the event I plan to share in PDF form all 
contributions with all who make submissions. More submissions will be welcome by 
participants at the event on the 17th.
 
Please email submissions in English, Japanese, or any language to me at 
sanderson808 at hotmail.com , preferably by Friday, October 15th so I'll have time 
to prepare hard copies for display at the event on the 17th. Please include your 
name and teaching context, and a photo of yourself if you'd be willing to share 
that as well. 

 
Thanks, and best wishes! 
Bob

Bob Sanderson
Lecturer - Kinki University / Osaka Jogakuin Univ. / Hannan Univ. / Osaka Shoin 
Women's Univ.
EFL Teacher - Osaka International School's Saturday School Program


      
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