Author Archives: ron grender
How to Build An Igloo
How to Build an Igloo http://www.nfb.ca/film/how_to_build_an_igloo/ This classic film always fascinates audiences, especially the Chinese teachers who are wanting to learn about Canada’s aboriginal peoples.
Shanghai Egg Drop
I was attracted by the roars, a mix of applause, laughter, and collective sighs. Following the sound I found quite a few high school students milling about, and in front of some it looked like a pile of garbage. Some … Continue reading
Fun
When trying to develop fluency in second language learners it’s important to provide opportunity for “real” conversation and it’s possible to have lots of fun at the same time.
Principal Training in Beijing
Educated Panda is currently training a wonderful group of school principals in Beijing. They will be studying at Royal Roads University in B.C. for six months beginning May 2012. This is a preparatory program designed to improve language proficiency, presentation … Continue reading
Fangshan Teachers Are Enjoying Canada
A group of 30 teachers from Fangshan, People’s Republic of China are enjoying an eight week training program in Coquitlam, hosted by Canada International College, and the Coquitlam School District. During this program they will achieve greater awareness of western … Continue reading
World Cup Soccer
Italian restaurant, Canadian city, Korean friends, watching Algeria play England in a World Cup Soccer Game .
Canada Day Celebrations
Thanks for the party Canada. Although you are older than I am we share the same birthday, and I always feel honoured by the special community celebrations that occur. Coincidentally my father’s birthday was July 4th so he also had … Continue reading
About Educated Panda
Educated Panda provides training to teachers of English As A Foreign Language (EFL). Programs focus on instructional and classroom management strategies that will help teachers motivate, and effectively educate students from K-12. English is a communicative language. Our programs emphasize … Continue reading
Launched
Thanks to the following members of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers: Dene Rossouw, Howard Olsen, Gustavo Garcia, for the encouragement and the knowledge required to get started with WordPress blogging.