Do grades motivate students or create unnecessary pressure?
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
Q1. | What do you admire in others? |
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Q2. | Describe a time when your instincts guided you in the right direction. |
Q3. | Should there be advertisement-free zones? |
Q4. | If you could only ask one question to get to know someone deeply, what would you ask? |
Q5. | Have you ever read a book that changed your perspective on a topic or issue? If so, which book and how did it change your view? |
Q6. | Describe an interesting story you've seen recently about a scientific finding or a new technological development. |
Q7. | How do you think standardized testing impacts students' learning experiences and academic performance? |
Q8. | What are you most curious about these days? |
Q1. | Do grades motivate students or create unnecessary pressure? |
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Q2. | Would project-based learning be more effective than exams? |
Q3. | Can intelligence really be measured through test scores? |
Q4. | Should schools teach life skills like communication or finance instead of grades? |
Q5. | Would eliminating grades make students more creative or lazy? |
Q6. | How could universities select students without GPA systems? |
Q7. | Do grades reflect effort or talent? |
Q8. | Would you prefer a school system without grades? |
Q1. | What are some of the most important qualities or traits you believe are essential for effective political leadership? |
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Q2. | Where does compassion fit into your approach to decision-making? |
Q3. | How do you usually deal with stress? |
Q4. | What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way? |
Q5. | If your house catches fire, what items would you save? Why? |
Q6. | Technology allows people to work from anywhere. Where would be your dream location for remote work? |
Q7. | What does it mean to you to live with purpose and intention? |
Q8. | Do you agree that money is the root of all evil? |
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