May
8
Lessons from Teaching
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The thing about teaching is that you cannot be overly concerned about the students’ opinions of you. You have to be strict for their sake. You have to maintain fairness and sincerity without offending or discouraging them. You also have to keep them engaged and focused, by determining the best small groups to maximize each […]
May
1
Devotion.
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” I think I chose to become a a teacher to start my journey to becoming an educator. I […]
Feb
8
off- campus
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | February 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment
I spent the first half of my day in the poorest part of Vancouver, and the second half in the wealthiest neighbourhood of Vancouver. I pass by such a wide range of neighbourhoods on the #4-Powell Bus from UBC to East Hastings and Main Street, from big mansions overlooking the water, to Vancouver’s central business […]