The Joys of Teaching
Expat Educators Explain Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. Many of the English teachers coming to Korea to teach do so with the intention of staying for a year, maybe … Read More
Category: Teaching & Learning
The Challenges of Teaching English as a Filipina
Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. Filipino English teachers in Korea occupy a somewhat unique position. Although English is the primary medium of instruction from elementary school through university in … Read More
The Joys of Teaching as a Filipina
Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. When thinking of expat English teachers in Korea, first thoughts are of North Americans teaching in public schools, private academies, and at the university … Read More
Spanish in South Korea
A Language of New Opportunities Written by José Avila Peltroche and Elisabet Ramirez. Spanish, also called Castilian due to its origin in the Spanish Kingdom of Castile, is a romance … Read More
Emergency Remote Teaching
A Whole New Ballgame Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, public schools and universities throughout Korea have been forced to move their classes from their … Read More
Hagwon vs. Public School
A Couple’s Point of View Written and photographed by Katy Clements. When we travel back home to visit with family and friends, we are always bombarded with questions regarding our … Read More
Private Academies: Coping with COVID-19
Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. The coronavirus pandemic has encircled the globe, adversely affecting the lives of the entirety of its population. How it affects its residents, however, differs … Read More
On Being a Master Teacher
Interview by Dr. David E.Shaffer. We all know what a postmaster is and what a headmaster is, and we’re all familiar with “master of ceremonies” and “master craftsman.” But what … Read More