Here is an unlikely collection of texts and impressions which have filtered through me. I have sifted these from a range of experiences, questions and observations to keep only the ferry best.
Welcome AboardBienvenue À Bord
Things get much more interesting in the subjective classroom. There are moments of teacher-centeredness, but the approach is also collaborative and open to student contributions. How can this work ?
learn moreen savoir plusThe subjective classroom
I was drawn to orality even as a kid loving accents, imitations wordplay and narrative. As an adult and a full-time teacher I have continued exploring these same themes. Here are some sights and sounds picked up along the way.
learn moreen savoir plusOrality and Storytelling
Music has been a key to my personal growth since I was a teenager. In the mix presented here you’ll find rock, pop, soul, chanson française and tango – both live and on record.
learn moreen savoir plusThe Musical Box
I have met a lot of unusual learners in my life. How do they manage to learn against all odds ? I have decided to go out and interview them so I can share their learner tales here.
learn moreen savoir plusLearner Tales
I have lived as a foreigner most of my life and taught my mother tongue as a foreign langage. This is a foreign affair which now deserves a closer look.
learn moreen savoir plusForeign Affairs
Bienvenue À BordWelcome Aboard
Here is an unlikely collection of texts and impressions which have filtered through me. I have sifted these from a range of experiences, questions and observations to keep only the ferry best.
The subjective classroomen savoir pluslearn more
Things get much more interesting in the subjective classroom. There are moments of teacher-centeredness, but the approach is also collaborative and open to student contributions. How can this work ?
Orality and Storytellingen savoir pluslearn more
I was drawn to orality even as a kid loving accents, imitations wordplay and narrative. As an adult and a full-time teacher I have continued exploring these same themes. Here are some sights and sounds picked up along the way.
The Musical Boxen savoir pluslearn more
Music has been a key to my personal growth since I was a teenager. In the mix presented here you’ll find rock, pop, soul, chanson française and tango – both live and on record.
Learner Talesen savoir pluslearn more
I have met a lot of unusual learners in my life. How do they manage to learn against all odds ? I have decided to go out and interview them so I can share their learner tales here.
Foreign Affairsen savoir pluslearn more
I have lived as a foreigner most of my life and taught my mother tongue as a foreign langage. This is a foreign affair which now deserves a closer look.
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