Gregory Hughes
Ashburton
Summary
My experience has taught me that ‘teaching’ and providing ‘cultural’ and on-site learning of Chinese culture/history can really motivate students to explore the language and its people in greater depth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chinese Language Teacher
Melbourne Grammar School
01.1995 - 12.2022
- Developed classroom curriculum programs by diversifying learning environments and managing foreign language classrooms.
- Coached, taught and advised students through implementation of proven instructional and correctional methods.
- Earned praise for implementation of teaching techniques which led to student success.
- Proctored tests to assess student learning progress and used data to improve teaching techniques.
- Assigned and lectured on great works of Chinese literature to develop students' reading comprehension and cultural literacy,
- Developed students' vocabulary of Chinese words, characters and loanwords using learning and memorization techniques.
- Taught Years 7-10 general History.
- Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture.
- Tour Leader- China Study Tours. Yearly 2 week Study Tours- 20 students 3 teachers. BEIJING-GREAT WALL STAY-XIAN-GUILIN-MONGOLIA-YANGTSE RIVER-SHANGAHI.
- HEAD OF HOUSE. 10 YEARS. 2010-2020. PASTORAL CARE TEAM LEADER. RESPONSIBLE FOR 120 STUDENTS AND 8 MEMBER STAFF TEAM.
- SPORTS COACH 1995-2022. BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HEAD RUGBY COACH/MANAGER - 2 TEAMS, 1995-2022.
Education
Dipoma Of Teaching - Education
Australian Catholic University
Strathfield, N.S.W.12.1978
Skills
- Type chinese fluency
- Student evaluation
- Teaching experience
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson design
- Cross-cultural communication
- Student engagement
- Cultural instruction
Presentation - Introduction
Teaching young Australian students can be challenging. Many students are turned off by the hard work of learning characters and endless grammar. What strategies can be used to offset this perception? How can we unlock student interest which may lead to motivating students future love of Chinese? My experience has taught me that ‘teaching’ and providing ‘cultural’ and on-site learning of Chinese culture/history can really motivate students to explore the language and its people in greater depth. I will showcase some of these strategies and ‘field visits’ and provide opportunities for educators to share their experiences., 200
Personal Information
Title: Mr
Organization
Melbourne Grammar School, Secretary CLTAV Chinese Language Teacher's Association Victoria 2010-2022.
Languages
Korean
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Travel China/Korea
Sport Golf, hiking,bowls
Keen cook
Rugby and AFL junior coaching Refereeing/umpiring
Timeline
Chinese Language Teacher
Melbourne Grammar School
01.1995 - 12.2022
Dipoma Of Teaching - Education
Australian Catholic University
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