(1) Discussion: World teachers' Day
(2) Role plays: You are making a movie similar to Stories from Romania and are interviewing your partner who will be the protagonist (lead player) in your movie. You may use some of the questions in Activity 6 of the Stories from Romania worksheet, but you can also use your own questions.
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romania-class-worksheet.pdf
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Wang Jiajia, why do you wait till this morning before class to comment?! Don't you have time before that (like yesterday or the day before)? Well, about teachers, we didn't only talk about English teachers; we were discussing all teachers! I agree with you that one should respect teachers, but you know, some teachers are so inconsiderate and rude that one can't respect them. I think respect is something that one (even teachers) should earn. It doesn't come with the title. For example, I don't expect you to respect me just because I am called a teacher. But I will be happy if I know you respect me because I earned your respect through my own kindness, respect to you and other people, selflessness, caring attitude, dedication, good attitude, etc. In China I get the feeling that they demand respect from others just for the image or title they have; but it doesn't work like that in the real world. People should earn respect from others for their humanity and dignity in their interaction with others.
Wang Shuaitian, why do you comment so late?! Why can't you do it earlier? Okay, I like your statement about parents being the best teachers. Where did you get that view from?! Did you really thought that yourself? Quite interesting. It should actually be like that - that parents also fulfil a kind of teaching role in their children's lives. It was like that many decades ago, but unfortunately times have changed. Nowadays, parents are too busy to fulfil their parental roles and the teachers have that extra responsibility. More stress on the teachers!
Yes, Li Fengxian, I guess some teachers are just difficult as they would like to see progress with their students. Some teachers are like that every day of their life as they are just like that. But some teachers care enough to also be strict when it is necessary, I think. And as you said, some students would respect that. I think it is because they know deep in their hearts that the teachers intentions are good.
Sorry if I judged too quickly, Nancy. Please accept my apology. But to be honest, I was wondering about you and the others and how you regard English lately. I am glad that you haven't lost interest in English; that would have hurt this teacher. Yes, I agree, many teachers have good influence on students. They can shape a student's life forever. That usually happens when they care enough to give their best for their students.
Okay Han Qing, maybe I judged too quickly. Please accept my apology. I take your word on what you say about English. I will be happy if you will feel better to attend class soon. I am happy for you that there was a Miss Yu in your life, Han Qing! Caring teachers can make such a great difference in students lives. I think there are really many wonderful and caring teachers in China. It is good to read about the testimonies. I think you are right that many teachers are like parents because of their care for their students.
Ann, to be a teacher is an honourable profession! And teachers are free too (well, I am free, I think)! But there shouldn't be any gifts on teachers' day! Why do you mention the word "alibi" in your second to last sentence, Ann? I don't understand. What has 'alibi' to do with teachers' day?!
Hi,teacher.Teacher plays an important part in our life.Teachers do have great influnce on us.What they say and what they do may effect us invisibly.
My first English teacher,who had great influnce on me.It is in the beginning of the 4th grade.We were allowed to start learning a new kind language--English.We had never contact with other language except our mother tongue.It is a sunny moring,the sun shines brightly.As the bell was rang,here came a young handsome man about twenty or more years.He came with a smiling face like a sun.Our attention transfered to him.Just like the saying goes,a handsome teacher could increase his students' interest on learning his lessons.That's right.With his sweet smile and Humor character,we finished his first lesson with great enthusiasm.We fell in love with the new lesson from then on.His teaching methods are different from other teachers.He paid more attention on our study interests.He tried his best to make us love English more and try to speak with English as far as possible.We enjoyed learning English.
Now a lot of parents give teachers gifts on Teachers' Day.Many gifts are too expensive to buy for poor family.If teacher didnot receive the gift, those students who are cannot afford the gifts may be treated worse than the others.It is very common in Chinese education.I think the best way to solve this problem is to strengthen management of education.People could try to send their blessing by many other ways.Compare with the truly heart,giving expensive gifts is not the best way.Teachers will be moved by the real spirit,not the material.Hope all of teachers and their students could get along well with each other.
Kelly, thank you for a good comment, but please don't do this to your teacher ... to comment so late at night just before the class ... You know you give long comments, and that means getting long replies! So now I need to reply to you and it's close to midnight and I know I am not as sharp as I was when I started here around 8.30pm after my evening class! :(
Well, you were so fortunate to have an English teacher already in your 4th grade! I guess he must have been a foreigner, right?! Because you said his teaching methods differed from the traditional methods! And I'm sure it was in Harbin as there are many foreigners there, right?! Well, I am happy for you as this has surely helped to shape your attitude toward English. From the beginning I noticed a different approach from you - really. Now I know why! You already had a love in your heart for learning another language. Wow, I am now even more impressed with Harbin than before!
I know that this undesirable phenomenon of gift giving is part and parcel of teachers' day in China - just as bribery is common in Chinese society (specially of course in government circles, as we all know). It is a sad situation. The only way to stop it, is simple, Kelly. The government should ban the giving and receiving of gifts on teachers' day - as simple as that. Then there would be more equality among the poorer students too. That can only be fair. Yes, the real spirit of teachers' day need to be restored; but as long as they allow gifts, it would never happen.
Zhou Ying, you are the first student to make this suggestion ... to ban the giving of gifts to teachers. I am impressed with you! I agree totally with you that that would be the only solution when there would be no more gifts. Only then, and only then, would teachers' day get its meaning back. A teacher should be satisfied to get a 'thank you' verbally, or maybe in writing, but that should be all. As it is now, it is a shame (as far as I am concerned).
I agree with you that the celebration of teachers' day has gotten out of control, Zhou Yuqi. Lately it has become a tool to bribe teachers or teachers being unfair toward students who do not bribe. Yes, if the teachers want to be fair, they should not accept any gifts, neither demand gifts (as some do). Students should also not give gifts any longer. A teacher should be satisfied with a 'thank you' from a student; nothing more and nothing less. And all students should be treated equal and fair.
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