Hello, I am Luciana.
Welcome to my portfolio as a teacher and as online learning specialist!
🇬🇧 I’m a lifelong learner and a language teaching expert. I am originally from Brazil, but since 2017 I live and work in Helsinki / Finland.
🇫🇮Moi! Minun nimi on Luciana , tervetuloa minun portfolion sivuun! Olen elinikäinen oppija ja kielen opetuksen asiantuntija. Olen kotoisin Brasiliasta mutta olen asunut ja työskentelyt Helsingissä 2017 lähtien.
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🇧🇷 Olá! Eu sou Luciana, bem-vindx ao meu portfólio. Eu sou uma eterna aprendiz e também especialista em ensino de língua. Eu sou do Brasil, mas moro e trabalho em Helsinque, Finlândia, desde 2017.
Pedagogical approach
My principles used in my teaching and work practices
My pedagogical approach is compounded by experiences and studies that date since I became a student. This means that my approach is always under construction, it is constantly reviewed and is always permeated by new life experiences. My latest studies at Haaga-Helia, made me aware of this and they helped to catenate the following principles and actions:
"I design study processes which are personalised and negotiable and that take the varied cultural backgrounds of my students into account "
Background photo by Junior REIS on Unsplash
Teaching the Brazilian Way
Key takeaways from learning and working in Brazilian educational system
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Teaching in highly demanding contexts makes you resilient.
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Some students need more attention and protection than others. And providing those may be a lifesaver.
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You have to learn fast how to adapt your class plan to environmental challenges, to lack of materials and supplies.
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Talk with students and to the students: your linguistic choices are very important to catch them.
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Be constantly aware to avoid gender and race bias.
Teaching the Finnish Way
Key takeaways from learning and working in the Finnish educational system
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Give your students time to think, to answer and to act. Listen to them and don't be anxious with the silent moments.
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Be extra careful with students and coworkers image and data; respect their privacy.
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Learning is fun and it is something deeply respected valued by the whole society.
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The use of cellphones and other technological devices are not a threat, instead they can be used to facilitate the teaching process as well.
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Hands-on and contextualized activities are a wonderful way to promote engagement.
My work experience in pictures
See a collection of pictures of my work and studies experiences
Teaching for Vantaa City
Other activities
See other activities I am or I was involved with
