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What I’m reading
I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China
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It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Teacher
In Praise of the PRC - My talent show debut
The following chapter follows Casey’s story in the fall of 2009, continued from here. The whole week, maintenance men had been erecting banners throughout campus. Each banner reflected on the upcoming day of celebration with phrases such as Honor the Fatherland … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Weekend Section
Tagged Arts, China, Hip hop, National Day, Owl City, Performing Arts, Student, Teacher, United States
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The Little Class that Could
Continued from here. I stared at the clock and watched each movement of the bright red second hand. My brain sunk further and further into a deep blackness. Every unavoidable tick rotated gears underneath the cheap plastic which locked in … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section
Tagged Chengdu, China, Chinese, Chinese people, Education, English language, Student, Teacher
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Getting Educated - A glimpse of the worst school in China
Continued from here. It was the right room alright. I stood outside of a locked door, behind which my schedule told me I should have begun class ten minutes earlier. I had no choice but to wait there where my … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section
Tagged China, Education, Educators, English language, High school, K through 12, Student, Teacher
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