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Inevitable Conclusion?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by teresattung

My school in downtown Bangkok is closed for two days leading up to a holiday because of worries about flood waters finally reaching Bangkok. The word “flood” hangs heavy on everybody’s lips as we discuss the issue with a mixture … Continue reading →

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film to nowhere

Posted on April 10, 2011 by teresattung

Last week my school screened the documentary Race to Nowhere for the first time in Thailand. Whilst I’m happy that my school is a progressive and professional place where a film indicting education for failing our students can be shown … Continue reading →

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“little” kids, “big” expectations

Posted on March 7, 2011 by teresattung

This is my first year in MYP (the Middle Years Programme). Previously I taught grade 4. Before that, grade 1. To me, grade 5s were the “big kids.” The leaders. The innovators. The they-can-do-anything-ers. Suddenly in my move from primary … Continue reading →

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short term memories and long term connections

Posted on September 2, 2010 by teresattung

Apologies for the long hiatus from the blog! I have spent the past three months bidding a farewell to China and moving to Bangkok. Between traveling and settling into a new city and new school, I haven’t given this blog … Continue reading →

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letting loose

Posted on March 18, 2010 by teresattung

Last Friday the students decided to throw a surprise birthday party for my teaching partner, Pat. They brought lots of treats, heaps of presents, and danced on tables. During the festivities, we put on Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and Pat and … Continue reading →

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