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This is a side blog for studying Korean. 20 | Australia | Female

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Writing Your Teaching Philosophy

Good morning my beautiful rays of sunshine! ☀️

As you may know, I just graduated from my masters program in TESOL. One of the first assignments I had to do was write a teaching philosophy. In this post, I’ll tell you all about teaching philosophy and talk about my own teaching philosophy.

What is a teaching philosophy?

A teaching philosophy is basically an explanation of how you view teaching. It should describe your values and beliefs about teaching and students. It also includes specifics like what techniques or methods you want to employ maybe even specific activities. Iowa State University has a page on writing teaching philosophies and they mention that a good one is should three main core areas, objectives, methods, and evaluations. I think this gives a good, brief explanation of what a teaching philosophy is and what to include.

There aren’t any hard rules on formatting or specific writing styles, which could be a bad thing or a good thing. I didn’t know how to approach it. The first time I was assigned to write a philosophy, my instructor had called it a teaching metaphor so I went with the metaphor idea. That’s something you can do or you can just write it in a more straight forward style.

My Tips

Tip 1: Think about what your previous teachers have done and what you like and didn’t like about it. 

Think back to your time as a student and try to remember what teachers you liked, why you liked them, what activities you liked. Was it their teaching style? Or maybe it was a specific activity? Also, think about the teachers that you didn’t like and why you didn’t like them. Think about how certain lessons, assignments, activities, etc. could be changed or improved. This will help you figure out what you would like to do and use in your classroom and creates a basis for your beliefs and values when it comes to teaching.

Tip 2: Imagine your classroom and how you want it to be.

What does it look like? What’s the environment that you want to create? What knowledge do you want your students to walk out of the classroom knowing? Questions like this not only helps you develop your teaching values but it can help develop teaching styles or activities. For example, if you imagine having a smartboard in your classroom, how would you use that smartboard and what activities could you do to engage your students. Also, imagine a smartboard in your classroom means you want to use technology to enhance your students’ learning.

Tip 3: Look for what makes a good teaching philosophy and look at others’ teaching philosophies.

This is just to really to get you to see what a teaching philosophy looks at and maybe even give you ideas and get started on your own teaching philosophy. Here are a couple of links to sites that I think have pretty good information or examples.

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/six-questions-will-bring-teaching-philosophy-focus/

https://ucat.osu.edu/professional-development/teaching-portfolio/philosophy/

Tip 4: Ask close family members, friends, colleagues, etc. about how they see you as a teacher/educator.

Try asking family members or close friends that know you and see what they have to say about you as a teacher. Sometimes, they’ll say things that you never thought about yourself. For example, I never really saw myself as a creative person. I’m not artistically or musically talented nor do I have an ounce of rhythm in me but that was one of the words my sister used to describe me. She had to explain to me that she didn’t mean creative in a conventional way; instead, she meant that I think and see things in a different and creative way and that allows me to be a better educator ‘cause I can think of creative activities and stuff for my students.

Tip 5: Really think about why you wanted to be a teacher/educator to begin with and what you want to do as a teacher/educator on a larger scale.

Of course you wanted to be a teacher to have some influence on your students’ lives but why and how? What else can you as a teacher do that will affect the greater community, not just your students in a classroom? For example, one of the reasons why I wanted to be a teacher is because I noticed that students weren’t getting the best education that they could be given and a lot of it goes into policies and politics. I know that if I want to change this that I have to not only be a great teacher but also go into educational policy and fix things on a government level. This is something that can help you form your teaching philosophy and show employees that you have a vision and goals that could be beneficial to their school/institute/program/academy/etc.

Tip 6: Have a summarized version of your teaching philosophy.

I know I said earlier that teaching philosophies are typically a couple of pages long but…..you need an abridged version. Yes, I have a full three pages but I had to fit that all into half a page because sometimes when you’re applying for work, you just need that a paragraph to summarize everything. I had to condense my teaching philosophy into 350 words for my EPIK application. You want to be short and concise without losing the important parts and themes of your teaching philosophy.

I hope that helps! If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message. I hope you all have a wonderful day! Another post is coming soon so be ready to…wake up and shine. 😊

[bitesizekorean]

I have prepared a personal guide on how to self study Korean! So, if you are interested in learning Korean, and have no idea where to start, give this a read and hopefully it should give you some encouragement!

I should hopefully keep this guide updated. Updated on: 160521

Warning: LONG POST

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Guys. I don’t know if I’ve reblogged this before, but it is SUPER helpful. (And I do mean SUPER helpful!) 

If you guys are self studying you can pick up sooooo many tips from this lil guide. 

I will update you all soon. Until then…

Study hard~~

[study-korean]

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[linlearnskorean]

How (and Why) I'm Studying 한자 (Chinese Characters)

These days I’ve finally taken the plunge and have started learning 한자 (Chinese characters used in Korean). It’s definitely not necessary for a Korean language learner since Korean doesn’t use Chinese characters as their writing system anymore, but there are some advantages to learning them once you reach an intermediate or higher level of Korean.

So why am I learning them?

Reason #1: Expand Your Korean Vocabulary

A lot of Korean words come from Chinese, so even if you’ve never heard a word before, if you recognize the components within it, you can decipher the meaning.

Similar to how in English, a lot of our more complex words come from Latin, in Korean, the complex and advanced words usually come from Chinese.

So knowing Chinese characters will help you if you want to read/listen to the news in Korean or take the TOPIK and get a high score. In the news, they frequently use certain Chinese characters as shorthand too, and you can even see them in variety shows sometimes.

Reason #2: Other Asian Countries Use Them Too

If I know 한자 and I go to China or Japan, I’ll at least be able to read a lot of things. I won’t necessarily know how to pronounce these words (because I’ll only know the Korean pronunciation), but it should help me navigate the countries, read menus, signs, etc.

How I’m Studying 한자

So now onto how. I use 3 different resources (plus a notebook).

천 자문 따라 쓰기:

Found in any Korean bookstore.

Book aimed at Koreans wanting to learn 한자 so it’s all in Korean.

Teaches you stroke order, Korean meaning and pronunciation and other words that use that character.

Downside: doesn’t teach in order of most frequently used characters so you start out learning some complex characters that aren’t as common as others.

ABCs of Chinese:

Website which you can also use on your phone.

Aimed at Chinese learners but teaches you the simple components of Chinese characters, which other complex characters are based on, so it’s super useful as a foundation.

Teaches you stroke order and meaning.

I enjoy listening to the Chinese pronunciation though because it tends to be close to the Korean ones. Also, even though I’m not learning Chinese, I’ve got a sense of how the tones are pronounced thanks to this website haha so it’s useful for those actually learning Chinese!

Best resource because it teaches you the simple, most frequent characters that serve as a foundation for other characters.

Downsides: It’s not the fault of the website, but it lacks Korean pronunciation so I need to use this in conjunction with a Hanja dictionary to apply this to learning Korean. Also, I feel like you don’t practice writing the characters enough (plus you only practice writing it online, not by hand), so I also need to use a separate notebook for writing practice.

Naver Hanja dictionary (and Naver Kor-Eng dictionary if needed).

Used in conjunction with ABCs of Chinese to get the Korean pronunciation.

Tells you the Korean meaning and pronunciation of the character.

Since the Hanja dictionary is all in Korean, I use the Kor-Eng dictionary if there’s a word I don’t know.

원거지 노트: Lastly, I use this grid notebook paper to take notes and practice writing the characters. I also bought this in a Korean bookstore but you can make your own by printing it on paper.

And that’s it! Good luck with your studies :)

[hufflepuffwannabe]

No one really properly prepared me for online classes and for this whole new world of the social sciences. So, this semester I feel like I’ve been reinventing the wheel re: how I approach getting my work done. I developed this method, which has proved very helpful. It ensures I get my assignments done on time, without wasting too much time on readings. NOTE: This method may not work for all types of classes, and it may not work for all people. For the record, I have issues with executive function and find sticking to it really helpful. Feel free to adapt it to make it work for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to shoot me an ask.

[studylustre]

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[patrooocle]

Korean On The Internet : ~듯(이) and 뫄뫄/솨솨

~듯(이)/~는 듯이

The particle ~듯(이) is an advanced grammar point allowing us to make comparisons between its preceding and following clause. In that sense, it’s similar to ~는 것처럼 or ~는 것과 마찬가지로. ~는 듯이 (focus on the 는!) can be used to make speculations. ~듯이 and ~는 듯이 are very similar, which is why I’m grouping them together.

제가 영국에서 좋은 시간 보낼듯 제이씨도 우리나라에서 좋은 시간을 보내시길 바랍니다. Just like I had a great time in England, I hope that Jay also has a great time in Korea.

너도 알고 있듯이 외국어 공부에 꾸준한 노력이 필요한 거야. As you know, steady effort is necessary for the study of a foreign language.

(Exemples from Korean Grammar in Use)

This grammar principle never comes last… except on the Internet, where it serves as a shorter version of ~듯이 하다 or ~는 것 같다.

걔가 미친듯.. He seems crazy.

- 우리와 함께 술 마실래요?

- 저 오늘 안할듯

- Do you want to drink with us?

- I don’t think I will today.

It can be used this way in spoken Korean too, but they often add ~하다 at the end, which is the full particle.

~뫄뫄/솨솨 (and 따따님)

뫄뫄 is short for 무엇무엇, which can be translated by this and that, so and so. Both are actually used as replacement for “어떤 분” (some person) or “누군가” (someone). In that way you can build sentences like “A said to B she was pretty”, without naming anyone (뫄뫄님이 솨솨님한테 예쁜다고 했어요.) It can be used to say “he”, “she”, “this”, “that” and is only used on the Internet (very often though).

(Bonus: 따따님 comes from the Chinese 大大 and is used to mean 잘생님 (a pretty/handsome person.))

[bitesizekorean]

난처하다: To be in an awkward situation

[eintsein]

A GUIDE TO MAKING EFFECTIVE SLIDES aka how to create presentation slides that actually improve your presentation

By Eintsein

(apologies for the variation in image quality. idk what went wrong with tumblr)

[studiousbees]

환자 진단하고 치료법 제시하는 인공지능

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[사이언스] 환자 진단하고 치료법 제시하는 인공지능

Technological advances are being made every day, and the medical field is no exception. Some cutting-edge technology  is now helping doctors diagnose illnesses and suggest treatment plans with as much accuracy as real doctors. Let’s check out these developments in medical technology!

As a quick note, today’s article is taken from a news site meant for kids. If you’re at a comfortable intermediate level or above, I think you should be able to tackle this article with not too much difficulty!

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[exceli]

So, recently I’ve switched from using tons of different trackers and planners to using just this one page. And, damn it got sooo much easier because I no longer need to dig through 10 pages just to log my day (e.g., one for tracking habits, the other for the to-do lists, one more for the time tracking…), it’s so quicker and less tiring now. One page for the whole week, for the habit and time tracking, tasks and deadlines. All in one. It’s very flexible as well. For example, if you don’t have any tasks for the day, you can journal in the free space or write down an inspiring quote, etc. 

Free download: colour version / b&w version 

[basdos]

[nadjastudies]

Motivation can be experienced differently for each of us. While some people just get this kind of impulsive motivation, others develop their motivation through actions.

@masterposts @studymasterposts

I would like to show you why it is wrong to wait for your motivation and why you should just do something instead - it doesn’t matter how big your action is.

How to gain motivation

OK, so just like I told you above there exists a concept of just doing some random shit. That means that you start small even though you know that you should do more.

You need to write an essay in two days but you’re spending all the time watching a cat jumping from a window? (if you followed the link - yeah, it’s funny but please continue reading my bullshit lol)

The solution to your stressful task is to start doing something even if it doesn’t seem big or challenging. (In our example with the essay this would mean, starting the writing program/ writing “Outline for my essay” on a paper/ starting a draft as small as possible etc.)

You need to clean your room? Search the smallest task and do this one: put your old pizza that’s laying on the floor in the trash can and your underwear where it belongs - you don’t want your dog to eat it, right?

You want to get fit and start working out? Maybe you had an impulse of motivation one week ago, but now you’re laying on the couch like the cutest panda ever, eating sweets and asking yourself where your motivation went.

You already have an idea what you need to do now, right? Just do one push-up/ lunge/ crunch whatever.

It doesn’t matter how small your action is, but if you experience the feeling of this small success you’ll keep going.

How to stay motivated (Part 1)

Now that you’re finally motivated (doesn’t matter how), you really need to stick on that workflow or whatever you’re trying to achieve. One of the simplest things to maintain your motivation is to think of why you started. Here are some examples:

I know that I’m able to get this shit done.

I want to prove that I can do more than I thought.

I want to show everybody that I’m taking my responsibilities seriously.

I need to pass that exam.

Failing is worse than studying.

etc. (the reason needs to come from your heart - if it isn’t true, it won’t work)

Another way (which is pretty simple and works pretty good for most of the people) is the chain system: 

Draw 31 boxes (for one month) and tick one each day after completing your task. This method is pretty common because it is pretty simple and works for no matter how much time you want to do your habit. (The lovely @emmastudies has created a lot of wonderful printables, maybe you find more details there for study tracking.) After keeping up with the growing chain, you’ll be thinking twice before interrupting the chain and stopping your chain.

Part 2 will be posted on Friday, 06.01.

[georgiastarz]

How to study (when you really don’t want to)

1. Have a snack or drink (or both!) that you really like next to you while studying. Save this for after you’ve done half an hour of work. Having a short term reward should make you way more motivated!

2. Tell yourself that you’re going to do ten minutes of work. Because this is such a short time, you’ll feel much more comfortable committing than you would if you forced yourself to do an hour of work. Plus, once you’ve completed ten minutes, you’ll be in the swing of things and me much happier to continue.

3. Stay after school to study. I don’t know if this is just me, but I find it way easier to study at school than at home. The library at my school is always quiet, plus the school blocks social media so I can’t be distracted by my phone! Also, your mind has associations of learning while you’re at school, whereas your brain associates your room with things like sleep, which isn’t very productive!

4. Take regular breaks. If you work solidly for two hours, you’re going to get tired quickly, which won’t help you in the long run. You may want to get your daily revision done, but being exhausted while doing it won’t help you retain any knowledge. It’s much better to work for half an hour, then take a ten minute break, and repeat that until you’ve completed everything you wanted to complete. Besides, taking time away from work helps you learn.

5. Have fun! There’s no point reading for ages out of a text book, as you’re only going to get bored and zone out. It’s best to do the revision you find most interesting. If you’re artistic, that might be making a poster or a mind map. You might enjoy online quizzes. Or, you might want to create a presentation. There are so many different ways to study, and it doesn’t have to be boring!

[scjournal-blog1]

“True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us." 

I want to be the best version of myself. I want to be proud of myself. I want to love myself. I want to achieve my goals. I want to be happy.

It is hard to follow ones dream, to be disciplined, to study, to work out, to eat healthy, etc. Everything that we should do is hard, nothing is easy at all. Yet I would rather exert myself than hate myself and my way of living.

I am ready to change. I want to change.

- 100 days of productivity challenge - always going to do my homework or try to at least - and do them as soon as I have the time to instead of waiting until I must do them - create a study plan for the next two months - be active during class, listen, answer questions, ask questions, get that B in oral - be organized, probably thanks to my bullet journal - try to build a better relationships with all my teachers accept that one stupid ass fucking man who wants me to fail I hate him - read more books, English, German and Italian - always take notes

- gym five times a week - cardio and weight lifting - 3 exercises for ass, 2 for arms and 2 for arms - drink a lot more water - more walking, less bus taking  - more bike riding, less bus taking - healthy diet - always use stairs if possible - no more eating 5 hours before going to sleep - three meals, three snacks - never go hungry! never skip meals! - meal prep if necessary - one cheat snack a day because I love sweets and they make me happy

- toxic people are not part of my life anymore, bye - no unnecessary beef anymore - try to not be as stressed anymore, mediate, do some yoga - 8 hours of sleep - fuck boys and girls and every other person who wants to put me down - cleanse, exfoliate, shave, take care of my nails, etc - put my own interests first, take care of myself first - smoke less cigarettes - be thankful, be kind - less negative vibes and thoughts, be optimistic or realistic - listen to my gut instead of my heart - never ever let a toxic man inside my life ever again

- If something is not your problem then it shall never be your problem - Fuck them - Enjoy your life, do what you want - Be honest to yourself, love yourself - Be real to those who are real to you

[demxnte]

I just wanna be around good energy. Connect with good people. Learn new things. Grow.