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JERRY

Jerry is a Social Studies teacher in a large city in China. His language of instruction is English and he has taught in three different schools in two different Chinese cities. This is his seventh year teaching, his second year in his current school.

Teaching Journey & Practice

What Makes Me Happy As a Teacher

Being Happy in My School

Managing Stressors to Avoid Burnout

Student Disengagement & School Dysfunctionalities

“The Doldrums of Teaching” & Isolation

Advice to New Teachers

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