James Sweeney: Teaching Innovation 教学创新

In this week's Teacher Profile, we highlight the work and ideas of James Sweeney, Year 3 Learning Community Team Leader at Yew Chung International School of Beijing. Originally from Birmingham, England, James first joined YCIS Beijing in 2015 where he's come to play a key role in the development of the school's Primary Learning Communities.

在本周的教师档案中，我们展示了北京耀中国际学校三年级学习社区组长James Sweeney的工作和想法。 James来自英国伯明翰，于2015年加入北京耀中国际学校，在学校初级学习社区的发展中起到了关键作用。

In speaking with James, he shares more information about the new educational trends in the 21st century and how YCIS Beijing incorporates these innovative practices - including the evolution of the idea that learning happens everywhere and the need for creative new uses of physical space. Now a veteran expat, James also discusses his favourite spots for exploring in China.

在与James交谈时，他分享了有关21世纪新的教育趋势的更多信息，以及北京耀中国际学校是如何将这些创新实践融入其中的，例如随时随地的学习，以及创造性的利用空间。James现在是一名资深的外籍人士，他也分享了他对中国最感兴趣的地方。

The Excitement Continues 兴奋继续

Though James has lived in Beijing for three years, as a history enthusiast, the wealth of sites and activities on offer in the capital city still excites him.

尽管James已经在北京生活了三年，但作为一名历史爱好者，首都的名胜古迹和活动依然让他兴奋不已。

"Beijing is a dynamic place to be," he explains. "There's always something exceptional happening and the city itself is constantly changing! Beijing has brought me great friends, a new language to learn and life experiences that I'll never forget."

"北京是一个充满活力的地方，"他说道，"总有一些特殊的事情发生，这个城市本身就在不断变化！北京给我带来了很好的朋友，新的语言，还有我永远不会忘怀的生活体验。"

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