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I like kangaroos because I enjoy watching them relax in the sun and let people gently pet them and nobody getting panic. When they start moving, they are amazingly energetic. The kangaroos at Lone Pine are very friendly, which really surprised me.

I'm thinking about taking students to the Kaohsiung Zoo. At the zoo, students could complete an “Animal Treasure Hunt.” Teachers can give students clues and sentence patterns, such as “A/An ___ can fly” or “A/An ___ has a long red beak.” Students need to find the correct animals and fill in the sentences. Afterwards, they can present their findings to the class.

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Grade & Subject: G6, Reading

Age of Learners: 11~12

No. of Learners: 20

Length of Lesson: About an hour

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Kookaburra | Sing-Along Video with Lyrics for Kids [SONG]

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School drama can be a lot of fun. You get to be someone else, express yourself, be loud, perform. But what if more classes could be like this? What if you could use drama to teach history?

KIDS: You're under arrest Ned Kelly!

Or science?

KIDS: Hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms: Make water!

Or English?

This might look pretty crazy, but believe it or not, it's an English class! The kids are acting out characters they've made up based on the book they're studying. They're taking part in a new program being tried in some Sydney schools; using drama to make other lessons more exciting and it's got some pretty famous supporters.

Recognise her? How about like this:

CATE BLANCHETT: Lord of the Rings; The Fellowship of the Ring excerpt.

Cate Blanchett has been in some massive movies but instead of hanging around in Hollywood, she here at Haberfield primary because she and her husband, who runs the Sydney Theatre Company, really believe that brining drama into other lessons can help kids to learn. The Theatre Company is working with education experts on the program and sends actors like Ben to schools to teach teachers about acting. He's been in TV shows and ads, and has some tricks to pass on to kids.

BEN WOOD: The first week or two, they don't really know what to do. They kind of sit here and watch you. But there are great moments when they jump in and take over and you get a lot of satisfaction out of that.

Well, it all looks like a lot of fun, but are they actually learning anything? Well, teachers and students say, 'yes'.

VIVECA TANG, Student: After the drama lessons, I'm thinking more about the books and the story and the characters.

KATIE MCLENNAN, teacher: Because they're connecting the literacy with the fun of drama activity that they've just had, they're more engaged in learning.

REPORTER: It makes sense when you think about it. Books are all sorts of fascinating characters and situations; it's just that usually it plays out in your head. Drama brings the characters to life.

Kid in drama class: I like doing drama because it's fun, it gets you moving.

Kid in drama class: I think you can play games but also be learning at the same time.

Kid in drama class: If you played out the book you'd learn more about it because you're actually doing it and you're getting their point of view.

Kid in drama class: It's like you're actually interacting so you can like work with other people to learn and stuff.

The organisers of the Sydney program reckon it could go beyond English and that the same sorts of techniques could be used to teach all sorts of lessons, from geography to maths and science. And they want to see it introduced into schools around Australia, so hold on to your textbooks because you never know when your lessons will get more dramatic!

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What's your favourite lesson at school? One of my favourites was drama and I reckon a lot of kids feel the same. Well now some education experts are trying to get other lessons to be more like drama. They've even brought actors in to change the way some subjects are taught.

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Behind the News is a fun, accessible way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about what’s happening in the world around them.

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Check out this Presentation designed by 紀姵羽.

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I felt nervous at the very beginning because I was afraid I might not explain things clearly. However, after hearing positive feedback from my partner, I became much more confident and enjoyed the session.

I'm particularly proud of the strong cooperation within our team. We shared ideas openly and worked together to make the sharing meaningful and engaging. TEAM RED RULES! Moreover, based on peer feedback, I would adapt the way I speak by slowing down to make it easier for everyone to follow and understand.

Lastly, I want my students to try being English tour guides, because it not only helps them use English in real-life situations and build confidence, but also broadens their horizons beyond just the language itself.

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Known before New. Spoken before Written.

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Today was a math lesson. At the beginning of the class, the teacher spent about 10 minutes on individual PBL activities. One of the activities required students to share their topics with each other and offer suggestions. During the math lesson, students used their desks as whiteboards to record their calculations. The teacher reviewed math concepts by asking questions. Some students might have had difficulty keeping up with the lesson, and at times, the teacher could not respond to every student’s feedback in time. Students did not spend much time using laptops, as most of the lesson was teacher-led.

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1. I once got a speeding ticket while traveling in Australia.

2. I’ve been a school principal for over ten years.

3. Today is my birthday!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suORbXKFkCk

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“Something that learners do that involves them using or working with language to achieve some specific goal. The outcome may reflect a real-world outcome (e.g., role playing buying a train ticket) or it may purely be for the purposes of learning (e.g., fill in the gaps to find the present perfect).”

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This teacher is very confident and experienced, with excellent classroom management and strong rapport with the students. In math instruction, the teacher not only guides students to review previous learning experiences, but also continually encourages them to find innovative ways to solve math problems.

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Grade & Subject: G6, Math

Age of Learners: 11~12

No. of Learners: 24

Length of Lesson: About an hour

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Student learning is mainly based on cooperative learning. Through frequent sharing, lower-achieving students can receive help from their higher-achieving peers. However, I noticed that one student got all the answers wrong during individual mental calculation practice. He did not ask questions or seek help from classmates. I am not sure if there will be any remedial support available for this student.

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Morton Bay College is a private, single-gender school for girls. It has both primary and secondary sections and is known for its strong academic , sports and IB programs. The school has a Christian religious background. They also have a brother school for boys.

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The atmosphere at Morton Bay College is very lively. Both students and staff greet each other proactively and warmly. The interaction between teachers and students is also very friendly. Teachers use encouraging language to guide students and manage the class, and there are no instances of teachers scolding students.

This is quite different from schools in Taiwan, where teachers often need to raise their voices or even lose their temper to manage student discipline. I think Morton Bay College may have a different support system in place to assist teachers.

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Students work in groups at round tables on PBL reading tasks, while the teacher sits with one group to guide them.

The classroom has a loft, and students can choose their own spot to work. High-achieving students complete tasks independently.

If students fall behind, another teacher is present to monitor and provide support when needed.

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Since this is a single-sex school, I wonder—if some parents have concerns or questions about gender equality education, how do they communicate with parents?
Do they have specific approaches to explain their values or policies on this topic?

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I noticed that many parents came to visit the school—perhaps as part of choosing a school for their children.

Do the school have specific criteria or processes when it comes to how families and parents choose school—or how they interview or engage with parents during school visits?

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MEESHA MAKES FRIENDS | Tom Percival | Read aloud #storyoftheweek

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Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey (Read Aloud Stories)

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黃友祥-屏東潮州國小-文化探索報告

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1. make a personal connections to the song

2. skills focus and/or language points

3. experience, explore, extend

4. grade the task

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“Pete the Sheep” By Jackie French & Bruce Whatley. Read Aloud for Kids

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How did you feel in Post-Teaching?
I felt much more relaxed and grounded. I also learned a lot of effective teaching strategies and activities from my peers today.

What are you most proud of?
I'm really happy that I didn’t feel nervous when presenting today. Everything went smoothly, and the feedback I received from my peers was very positive.

What might you do differently next time?
Next time, I will work on adjusting my speaking speed and grammar. I’ll also try to give clearer instructions.

What questions still remain for you?
I’m still wondering how to better differentiate my instructions to support students with different English levels. I’d also like to know how to manage timing more effectively during activities.

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Koalas like to sleep in trees. Koalas like to eat gum leaves. They also like to try on wigs. And roll around in mud with pigs. You will be surprised what these koalas get up to! AUTHOR: Shae Millward enjoys writing poetry, song lyrics, inspirational quotes, short stories, picture books, and more! Her first rhyming picture book, A Boy and a Dog, was published in 2019. Brent Wilson is a Brisbane-based illustrator whose work evokes a nostalgia for mid-century modernism. His illustrations feature in national periodicals and he regularly creates his charming characters for clients worldwide.

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Buy Koalas Like To... by SHAE MILLWOOD from Booktopia. Get a discounted Hardcover from Australia's leading online bookstore.

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3 activities or tech tools you experienced on the course that you’ll use in your classroom:

AI tools like canva AI.

Micro-teaching peer feedback to refine teaching strategies

Using songs and stories to make language learning fun and memorable

2 TESOL teaching strategies that you’ll use with your students next term:

Building language through storybooks and cultural elements

Designing scaffolded classroom tasks

1 personal teaching goal you will focus on next term:

To create more student-centered lessons that allow learners to talk, think, and collaborate more in English

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Hi Sean, don't forget to put your lesson plan here :)

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Explore the UQ Campus and find 4 treasures:

1. an animal or bird

2. a beautiful sculpture

3. a fountain or lake

4. a place to eat