166. You can’t go back home

Two Teachers Talking™ by Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

Nov 1, 202352:16Education

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?...

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