What are the most memorable visiting teaching stories you've heard?
One memorable story is of a teacher who visited a school in a war - torn area. Despite the difficult conditions, the students were still coming to school. The teacher brought some solar - powered devices for learning. The students were so excited to have access to new knowledge in such a tough situation. It was really inspiring to see their determination.
What are the most memorable personal visiting teaching stories you've heard?
There was a story where a teacher visited a school in a far - flung island. The local language was different from what the teacher knew. But through gestures and simple drawings, the teacher was able to teach basic arithmetic. The kids were so excited when they finally understood the concepts. This shows that teaching is not just about language but also about the connection between the teacher and the students.
What are the most memorable teaching abroad stories you've heard?
A teacher taught in Japan. She was impressed by the students' respect for teachers. They would bow and greet her very politely every day. Also, the school had a very strict schedule which she had to follow precisely. It was a unique experience for her to be in such an orderly educational environment.
What are the most memorable funny teaching assistant stories you've heard?
I heard about a teaching assistant who was helping with a PE class. He was supposed to show the students how to do a long jump. But when he took off, his shoelace came undone and he tripped and landed face - first in the sandpit. The students were worried at first but then couldn't stop laughing when they saw he was okay.
What are some of the most memorable funny visiting teaching stories?
One memorable story is when a visiting teacher was teaching math. The student's dog kept bringing in its toys during the session, as if it wanted to participate. Every time the teacher wrote a number on the board, the dog would bark that number of times. It was hilarious and made the math lesson quite different.
What are the most memorable stranger stories you've heard?
A stranger told me that he had hitchhiked across the country and met all kinds of interesting people along the way. Some gave him food, some shared their life stories, and some even let him stay at their homes.
What are the most memorable fan stories you've heard?
A fan story that stands out is of a Harry Potter fan who built a replica of Hogwarts in his backyard. He used all kinds of materials and it was really detailed. It was his way of showing his love for the series.
What are the most interesting supply teaching stories you've heard?
There's a supply teaching story where the teacher walked into a classroom where the previous teacher had left no proper lesson plan. The supply teacher had to be very creative. He asked the students what they were interested in learning that day. Based on their answers, he created an impromptu lesson on space exploration. He used videos from the internet and the students' own questions to drive the lesson. It was a chaotic but ultimately very successful teaching day.
What are the most memorable funny work stories you've heard?
A friend told me that in her office, there was a whiteboard with everyone's tasks. One day, someone accidentally erased all the tasks and drew a big, goofy face instead. When the manager came to check, he couldn't help but laugh. They then had to quickly rewrite all the tasks while still chuckling about the face.
What are the most memorable funny rpg stories you've heard?
One memorable story is about a group of players in an RPG. They were exploring an ancient tomb. One of the players, who was a thief character, accidentally stepped on a pressure plate that was supposed to release a trap. But instead, it played a really loud and goofy song. All the mummies in the tomb started dancing to it. It was so strange and funny.
What are the most memorable funny walking stories you've heard?
A really memorable one was about a kid learning to walk. He was waddling around like a little duck. His parents were trying to encourage him and he took a big step forward, but then his diaper slipped down a bit. He just stood there looking confused while everyone around him was in stitches.