Teaching

A Year in Photos

Posted on04 Jun 2021

Tagscommunity outreach, cross boundary students, explore hong kong, global pandemic, online extracurricular activities, online teaching, professional development, reflection

The academic year for Chatteris Tutors has drawn to a close, so Chatteris' own Emily Brazier walks us through the last 9 months in pictures.

Leo and another tutor prepare to welcome students back to school

Doing a CELTA: What, Why and Where?

Posted on13 Apr 2021

Tagscelta, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, english language teaching jobs, english teaching qualification, esl teaching, professional development, teach english hong kong, tefl

It’s come to the time of year where many of our tutors are thinking about what happens next. Chatteris’ own Leo Sharp talks us through...

Life Beyond Chatteris: Teaching in Hong Kong

Posted on24 Mar 2021

Tagscultural exchange, edb net, english teacher, esl teacher, native speaking english teacher, professional development, teach english abroad, teach english hong kong

Chatteris' own Grace Baxendine chats to Tom Robertshaw, whose career as an English teacher in Hong Kong begun with his role as a Chatteris Tutor.

Chatteris Tutor Joni live streams his lessons for students who are not able to access lessons in person | Image by Chatteris

Balancing Act: Catering to Cross-Boundary and Hong Kong-Based Students

Posted on04 Mar 2021

Tagsclassroom management, covid-19, cross boundary students, distance learning, inclusive pedagogy, interactive teaching, lesson objectives, live streaming, online extracurricular activities, online teaching, teach hong kong, teaching, travel restrictions

Hong Kong schools are currently transitioning from online to in-person teaching. Chatteris’ own Aarohi Narain talks us through how we’re supporting all students through this period.

Chatteris Tutor teaches a class at a primary school.

Addressing the Opportunity Gap: Contemporary Challenges in Hong Kong Schools

Posted on17 Feb 2021

Tagscross boundary students, english education, english language learning, english proficiency, hong kong students, lesson design, newly arrived children, online learning

Chatteris' own Aarohi Narain tells us about the challenges faced by Newly Arrived Children and Cross-Boundary Students in Hong Kong schools.

Are you really smarter than a 10-year-old? Three lessons I’ve learnt from teaching primary

Posted on12 Jan 2021

Tagsprimary teaching, teach abroad, teach hong kong

As we settle into a new term, Chatteris' own Henry Kelly reflects on what he's learnt from his role as a tutor in our primary programme.

Can Online Extra-Curricular Activities be Engaging?

Posted on09 Dec 2020

Tagsextracurricular english, online extracurricular, online lesson, online teaching, pandemic, professional development, secondary teaching, teach english abroad, teach hong kong

With Hong Kong schools back online, Chatteris' own Anneliese Murray tells us about how our tutors have been extending the English learning opportunities available to their students.