Jhubei Elementary School , Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Foreign Teachers at Jhubei Elementary

School外師在竹北國小Sept. 2013 ~ Jun. 2014

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Why we need a foreign teacher ?

- To cope with the trend of globalization - To increase learning resources- To increase contact with different cultures- To reduce difference in students’ English ability - Competition from peer schools

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Ms Hilda Sipp

Meeting Dr. Hilda Sipp at NTNU ,Taipei, in mid August, 2013. She is an American teacher recruited through MOE Foreign Teacher Program.

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Ms Hilda Sipp

Many things to get adjusted to in Taiwan!

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Monthly Meetings Co-teachers from both schools and Ms Sipp dicussing about curriculums and complete Teaching Log during a monthly meeting.

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Ms Sipp’s Class

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Ms Sipp’s Class

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Joining us ~ Nov.18, 2013

Gerardo introducing himself at the Teacher’s Meeting.

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Mr. Gerardo F. Font

2013: Nov 2012-June 2013 English TeacherHai Dong Elementary School, Tainan (台南海東國小 )

2012:EFL/TESOL/TESL Certification (100 Hours),Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Oxford Seminars T.E.S.O.L.

2011 - 2012:Bachelor of Education, Hamilton, CanadaBrock University

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Gerardo(ET), Sherry(Director), Candy(ET), Olivia(ET) & Fion(ET)

Together, we aim to make English teaching enjoyable and professional.

English Team

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Job Descriptions

1. Teach at two schools2. 22 periods of classes

3.

1. 22 classes per week: - Fulong x 9 - Jhubei x 13 ( Grade 6 x 8, English Club x 2, Circulating Lesson x 3 ) 2. Assist with English activities in school and in Hsinchu County

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

September 2013 ~ January 2014

A.M. P.M.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Time

Day8:00~ 8:30 8： 40

9： 209： 3010： 10

10： 1010： 30

10： 3011： 10

11： 2012： 00

12:0013:20

13： 3014： 10

14： 2015： 00

15： 1015： 50

15:5017:00

Mon

Students’ Assembly

& Teachers’Meeting

Tue 607 602

20 minsRecess

601 English Club *CL *CL

Wed 606 603 604 *CL

Thur 605 608 English Club

Fri

• The class time for Grade six is fixed(class number in black): 8 periods.• Three Circulating Lessons each week(marked with a *) : 3 periods.• English Club: 2 periods.

Class Schedule at Jhubei

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:008:40

EnglishClub

8:409:20 101

9:3010:10 201

10:1010:30 RECESS TIME !

10:3011:10 401 301

11:2012:00

12:001:30 LUNCH !& NAP TIME !1:302:10 501 501

2:203:00 601 601

3:204:00

Class Schedule at Fulong

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Meeting Calendar for Foreign Teachers in Hsinchu County

Date Item

Nov. 21, 2013 2nd School Alliance Meeting

Dec. 5, 2013 Happy Teacher’s WorkshopIn-service Training

Dec. 18, 2013 2013 School Visit

Dec. 19, 2013 3rd School Alliance Meeting

Jan. 2, 2014 Meeting with co-teachers from both schools

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Given it is his 2nd year in Taiwan; Gerardo shows good ability in adjusting to new environments in class and in life.

Life in Both Schools

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Warm Welcome from Students Warm welcome from the homeroom teacher, Ms Han,

and her lovely grade 2 class.

Received nice gifts from students! The class was singing “welcome”

songs!

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Practice Reading, and Speaking Skills

Gerardo’s teaching focuses on students’ oral expression skills. He encourages students to really “use” the language by applying their knowledge and speaking it.

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Teaching Style

Mr. G’s class combines body movements (kinesthetic cctivities), gestures, body language, Q&A, reading and writing practice and

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Spotlight on Different Cultures

Culture of Canada is brought into the classroom

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Introduction on Thanksgiving

Mr. G: “ Candians celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade and a traditional family feast on the 2nd Monday of October.”

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Student English Clubs

“Conversational Club” at Jhubei

“Story Time” at Fulong

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Teacher English Club

The first Teacher’s Gathering for all subject teachers and administrators in school.

Our Principal (Ms Julie Fan) had a great time speaking in English! And wow! She is GOOD!

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Students’ Quotes & Feedback

Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Expectation of the Year

“After spending a month at Jhu Bei; I am excited and motivated to encourage my students to learn in a progressive manner. As a team we will further their English abilities as we progress throughout the school year”

Sincerely,

Mr. Font