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This week is the first in a series of Hour of History interviews that will deal with education, teaching abroad, and pedagogy. Ben Gefell is a teacher in Asuncion, Paraguay who has taught on three different continents and a variety of different environments. Whether he was in South Korea, the Bronx, or Latin America, Gefell has introduced new pedagogical approaches centered on a holistic approach to education.

If you have any additional question about teaching abroad or teaching you can reach out to Ben here.

Some Highlights: 

Transition from undergraduate to work abroad

Teaching in a Korean Hagwon

Life in Korea

Hostels in Central America

Learning and Teaching in New York City

Best practices for creating a positive learning environment

Weekly Suggestions: 

Steven: James Kelman - A Disaffection

Ben: Paulo Freire - Pedagogy of the Oppressed and the suggestion that we all need to travel to South America

Outside Sun Yat-Sen Hall, St. John's NYC (2014) Where Steven and Ben earned master's degrees in education.

https://youtu.be/0ap83nJ4GNE