Week 1: Self Introduction

Hello! My name is Kumwu Lee. I currently teach at Bakmun Girls' High School in Incheon, Korea. In the past I have taught English language learners ranging in age from 16-18, most of whom are beginners in speaking and writing skills, and intermediates in listening and reading skills. Now I am teaching reading courses.
I began teaching at Bakmun in 1996. Since then, my dilemma has been how I teach my students. What I have to teach – reading materials with multiple questions for the college entrance exam - is set in stone, so I can change only how. So motivating my students and getting their attention is what I need. I hope this webskills course will help with my issue.
Below is a poem “Children learn what they live” about how children are influenced:
“If a child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn.
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If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
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If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.
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If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.“
I excerpted some parts from the poem by Dorothy Law Nolte, which I like a lot for my students. I try to treat them by this rule in class.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on this space!