Benjamin Gibb
@bengibb.bsky.social
Associate Lecturer in Languages & EAL/D at UON School of Education.
Sustainable teaching practices, in-country experiences, impactful grassroots projects. Languages is more than an exam.
Sustainable teaching practices, in-country experiences, impactful grassroots projects. Languages is more than an exam.
That's exactly it. There's a culture of economic rationalism around education now. No one asks why we learn the piano, guitar, tennis or water polo. Languages are a fulfilling pursuit that connect us with people and the world. Well said!
April 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
That's exactly it. There's a culture of economic rationalism around education now. No one asks why we learn the piano, guitar, tennis or water polo. Languages are a fulfilling pursuit that connect us with people and the world. Well said!
These look great. I'd like to read both of them too! The book on the left reminds me of a recent drama about divorce, 離婚しようよ。
April 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
These look great. I'd like to read both of them too! The book on the left reminds me of a recent drama about divorce, 離婚しようよ。
👏👏 knock it outta the park!
April 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
👏👏 knock it outta the park!
- 85 schools attended from across Australia
- 48% of attendees scored 5/5 for the above statement, in anonymous surveys
- thanks to Macquarie Uni Japanese Studies, MJS Centre, The Japan Foundation Sydney, Consulate-General Japan Sydney, and all youth and guest speakers
- 48% of attendees scored 5/5 for the above statement, in anonymous surveys
- thanks to Macquarie Uni Japanese Studies, MJS Centre, The Japan Foundation Sydney, Consulate-General Japan Sydney, and all youth and guest speakers
November 25, 2024 at 12:05 AM
- 85 schools attended from across Australia
- 48% of attendees scored 5/5 for the above statement, in anonymous surveys
- thanks to Macquarie Uni Japanese Studies, MJS Centre, The Japan Foundation Sydney, Consulate-General Japan Sydney, and all youth and guest speakers
- 48% of attendees scored 5/5 for the above statement, in anonymous surveys
- thanks to Macquarie Uni Japanese Studies, MJS Centre, The Japan Foundation Sydney, Consulate-General Japan Sydney, and all youth and guest speakers