172 episodes
Two Teachers Talking™ Tony Silva and Charles Wiz
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4.6 • 11 Ratings
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Teachers know that when classes are done, the beer has been poured, and teachers gather around the table, the talk turns to...teaching. Great (and not so great ideas) are thrown around, argued, praised, and ridiculed. What's been missing is a microphone on the table. Until now. If you're a teacher, and especially if you're teaching in Japan, have a listen. Then let us know what you think.
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171. Welcome to retirement
We talk a little about last month’s podcast, and then it’s WELCOME TO RETIREMENT for Charles. Sayonara lectures, student workshops, expectations, predictions, adjustments - it’s a packed episode, even without an April Fool joke. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
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170. Japan vs. Mexico
Japan vs. Mexico. No, not the flop sport where players can’t use their hands. We talk with Prof. Alison Kitzman, now at Arkansas State University, Querétaro, about the differences and similarities in teaching English to students in Japan and in Mexico. There are surprises. And dogs. ASU - Queretaro https://astate.edu.mx/ Kindai University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindai\_University Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
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169. Cheating
A discussion on traditional and new forms of cheating, motivations for cheating, how to deal with cheating (with or without institutional support), and a perhaps overly optimistic hope of prevention. Bonus links: - All the Times Students Thought They Got Away With Cheating but Were Very, Very Wrong https://www.weareteachers.com/bad-cheating-stories - 19 Stories From Teachers Who Caught Their Students Cheating In Incredibly Extra Ways https://www.pupperish.com/students-caught-cheating Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
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168. Looking back…way back
Instead of a look back at 2023, we examine how teaching English in Japan has changed since we stepped off a plane and into a classroom many years ago–and what hasn’t. Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます！ Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
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167. Three for one
In a pre-holiday frenzy, we tackle three not-so-mini-topics: - Syllabus preparation - Grading preparation - About that winter break Happy holidays, everyone! Full notes and past episodes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
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166. You can’t go back home
Charles talks with his former student Taishi Watanabe about teaching English, and what it's like returning to school after working. Mentioned: Hattie, J. (2003). Teachers make a difference: What is the research evidence? Australian Council for Educational Research Melbourne. Lukianoff, G., & Haidt, J. (2015, August 11). The Coddling of the American Mind. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/ Haidt, J. & Lukianoff, G. (2019). The Coddling of the American Mind. Penguin Books. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com
Customer Reviews
Episode #69
Just listened to This episode. Personally, thought it was one of your best. A bit more spontaneous, a bit more how-the-sausage-is-made and bit more personal. Maybe a bit more closer to home, being the same age and all. Thanks.
Superb TEFL podcast
The sempais, Tony Silva and Charles Wiz, are knowledgeable, well-spoken, and funny, and the podcast is a great balance between casual shop talk and solid advice about teaching EFL, especially in the Japanese market.
Excellent reminders for English teachers in Japan!
This biweekly podcast is very useful for even the most experienced of us teachers here in Japan - or anywhere for that matter. Based on 50 years of experience between both of the pod casters, each podcast is based on a common mistake either they or the rest of us here may have made. In a nonthreatening and noncritical way, we can reevaluate some of our own teaching techniques – and we are always left with some useful take-aways!
Without being condescending, there are many useful reminders and discussions about our unique teaching situations – covering things both in the classroom and out. Their conversational tone makes you want to grab a drink and sit down at the table with them telling your own stories and asking for their advice. Sometimes you want to laugh - sometimes you want to cry.
Thanks guys,