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John Alvin Boyd

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John Alvin Boyd

Birth
Death
31 Dec 2011 (aged 85–86)
London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
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London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada Add to Map
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John Alvin BOYD was an accomplished language instructor specializing in French and Spanish. He taught at two high schools in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and was head of the modern language department at Eastwood Collegiate from 1956 to 1965.

He practiced a very precise pedagogy, often role playing real life or fictional situations to illustrate his lessons. He was extremely well organized and knew how to motivate students to be active participants in learning.

In 1965, Mr. Boyd joined the faculty of Althouse College in London, Ontario, part of the University of Western Ontario. There he taught others how to instruct languages.

He was a member of the Monarchist League of Canada.

He was an unforgettable teacher and an extremely kind gentleman.

John Alvin BOYD was an accomplished language instructor specializing in French and Spanish. He taught at two high schools in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and was head of the modern language department at Eastwood Collegiate from 1956 to 1965.

He practiced a very precise pedagogy, often role playing real life or fictional situations to illustrate his lessons. He was extremely well organized and knew how to motivate students to be active participants in learning.

In 1965, Mr. Boyd joined the faculty of Althouse College in London, Ontario, part of the University of Western Ontario. There he taught others how to instruct languages.

He was a member of the Monarchist League of Canada.

He was an unforgettable teacher and an extremely kind gentleman.


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