Hi Everyone,
My name is Chris Howey (originally from North Vancouver) and I am looking forward to interacting and learning from all of you during this ETEC 523 journey.
I am currently living and working in Bali, Indonesia as an MYP Individuals & societies and English Language and literature teacher. Presently I am teaching grades 6 through 8 which I’m very happy about. I am new to my current school having just arrived from Shanghai, China in July after spending the previous four years there. Prior to that, I was in Phnom Penh, Hanoi and Singapore. All of my teaching experience (aside from the BEd portion) has been international and within Asia. It’s been a truly wonderful experience and I am thankful to be able to live and work in this part of the world.
Before becoming an educator I worked as a photographer doing everything from stock photography to weddings. I love the creative process and enjoy taking photos as a way to relax and express myself. I also worked for a GeoScience company which allowed me to travel to and see many amazing places which quite possibly inspired my love for working abroad. I have brought the skills I learned in these professions into my teaching practice quite often.
This is my second term in the MET program so I still have a long way to go until I am done, but I am enjoying the journey so far. My objectives for taking this course are to find practical applications of the course content that I can apply to my teaching practice to enhance and make my students learning more authentic.
Hi Chris. Great to know you are apart of this cohort. You are in my favourite part of the world. Bali is a fascinating and iconic representative of SE Asia I love Ikat tapestry and the pottery from Lombok
Food there is amazing especially out of the tourist areas. Look forward to talking. More
Best Joy
Thank you sheena.
I am happy to be here and l am enjoying discovering those amazing food places. If you have any recommendations please do let me know.