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Meet FS teacher John Murphy

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Deputy Subject Leader John Murphy shares a funny story from the classroom and tells of the time he went head-to-head with the Harlem Globetrotters.
2021-07-19
by Emily McAuliffe

John MurphyWhat class do you teach?

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in the February Standard program.

What do you enjoy most about teaching at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½?

Working with committed and competent people.

What is one of your favourite memories from a Trinity class?

After comparing the students’ social media use to the technology available to me when I was at their stage of education (in 1989), one student asked me, “So, are you, like, from the olden days?â€

What was your favourite subject at school?

Maths and physics. I loved the logic of them.

What is your favourite thing about Australia?

The opportunities for anyone to play a wide range of sports, regardless of skill and experience.

What’s an interesting story from your life or travels you’d like to share?

A friend and I were once successful in winning a game against two of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team (ok, it was a game of pool, but a win’s a win!).

 

Category: Foundation Studies

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