Classroom Goals For Teachers

Best International TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Best International TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.G. - France said: Motivation in the Classroom Motivation is known as the force that drives humans to achieve goals. People are motivated to do things by different means. It can be either intrinsic or extrinsic. Usually motivation is extrinsic in children, meaning that an external factor has to be the reason to achieve a certain goal. Some children will show intrinsic motivation in things that are of interest to them. This works the same with adults, however, adults...  [Read more]

Organizations Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Short TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.B. - Argentina said: Enhancing the Learning Of all students in a Diverse ClassroomIt is a priority for all educators to provide an effective education for all of the students. This is often a great challenge especially in a diverse classroom environment. Diversity in student populations includes differences of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and beliefs. Additionally, diversity amongst students can include a multitude of experiences and attitudes. It is important...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Encourage ESL Students to Learn English To be able to answer this question, we need to think about what is the meaning of motivation. So motivation is the force that drives us to achieve our goals. Table of Contents What Does Students' Progress Depend on? Motivation Student-Teacher Relationships Evaluation and Assessment Parents Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patrycja E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What Does Students' Progress Depend on? Students' achievements depend on several factors such as students' learning opportunities, teacher's work, students'...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Reasons Why Lesson Plan Will Make Your Teaching Less Stressful and Frustrating Lesson planning has always been the backbone of my lessons. I believe that to be successful in anything you need to plan, especially with projects or goals that are complex and time-consuming. As a teacher, I want to do everything I can to give my students every advantage possible, and that requires preparation and planning. Lesson planning is an essential part of teaching in a classroom and is the key to being an effective educator. Table of Contents What can a lesson plan give you? 1. Achieve your goals 2. Visualize your lesson 3. Deepen students' experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Main Aspects of Motivation in a Business English Classroom Motivation plays one of the most important roles in a teacher's pedagogy and students' process of learning. In the classroom both sides have to be motivated, students and teachers likewise. It will make work productive and resultative. So, before we get into the details about how to keep the atmosphere motivated in your classroom, let's figure out what is 'motivation', what types of motivation exist, and what can help us to be motivated and motivate others. Table of Contents Motivation as a process Methods of increasing motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iuliia S....  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Increasing Teacher’s Confidence For a class to be interesting and beneficial to both the teacher and the students, quite a lot of things have to be taken into consideration. Smooth sailing of the classes and success of the students in acquiring the English language can largely be attributed to the teacher's character and/or behavior. The confidence of a teacher has great meaning as it gives birth to students' confidence in learning English. Table of Contents What is Confidence? Ways to Work On Confidence Self-Education Setting Up Goals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL Course Today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tendai K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Online and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.M. - South africa said: Motivation in the ClassroomAccording to Lile (2002), ?Motivation is the key to all learning. Lack of motivation is perhaps the biggest obstacle faced by teachers, counselors, school administrators, and parents.? A lack of motivation causes the most intelligent of students to underperform and underachieve. Therefore, teachers are responsible for creating an environment that fosters student motivation in the classroom. This is especially true in the TEFL or...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Drives Students in the Classroom How can a teacher motivate an EFL classroom? Motivation is a major part of learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). There is more to motivation in the classroom than knowing English is a useful language to learn. Table of Contents Importance of Motivation Ways to Motivate Types of Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aaron F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Importance of Motivation Students should be motivated to attend and pay attention in the classroom. Each student should be constantly...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas How Motivated Students Influence the Whole Atmosphere of the Classroom In any classroom, for students to successfully learn to the best of their abilities, they must be motivated to do so. If a student is not motivated to learn, they will not actively engage with the lesson, they will not focus on the information presented, and they will not retain the new material. This is why motivation is so essential for each student's learning experience. A large part of achieving student motivation comes from the teacher inspiring this motivation. Table of Contents Actions Ways I Motivate Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandria A. Please...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Classroom Management Leads to A Positive Learning Environment Classroom management refers to how things are generally carried out in the classroom. It deals with ways on how things are supposed to be done. This includes procedures and routines among others. New teachers, however, tend to mistake classroom management and classroom discipline. Whereas classroom management is as stated above, classroom discipline is the specific management of students' behavior. By definitions alone, we can respectively differentiate the two as being the building blocks of any successful lesson and the reactive actions we take to maintain the rules that had been set through known procedures and routines. Table of Contents Definition Goals Teacher's...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Use Learners’ Internal Motivation Motivating students is always a challenge and can, in fact, be one of the most difficult parts of education. There are countless ways to either encourage or intimidate a student into completing their work or participating in class but these external motivators have a limited effect. Encouragement and praise may only motivate a student while they are seated in the classroom. A teacher expressing disappointment on an uncompleted assignment may only encourage the student to avoid the subject or course work altogether. One of the best ways I have found for motivating students is to find a student's internal motivation. Table of Contents Finding Students' Future Goals Setting Up The...  [Read more]

Additional TEFL certificate Check out tefl tesol about Additional TEFL certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.J. - U.S.A. said: Establishing rapportEstablish rapport in a classroom will be, for me, the most important and difficult aspect of teaching. Rapport in a classroom is extremely important and sets the tone for the learning environment. If a teacher is too serious then students can become bored, afraid to comment, and scared to make mistakes. If a teacher is too casual then students could potentially be lackadaisical about learning, easily become sidetracked by...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Giving Feedback and Correction Student feedback and correction are an integral part of our teaching methodology. In this blog post, we introduce some general concepts. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Considering the teacher-student relationship What is the goal here? Peer evaluation and correction One type of Mistake Conclusion: Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic Many teachers either neglect giving appropriate feedback or they are not sure how to do so. In this blog I'm going to share some opinions and some data so that you can think about it and maybe implement some strategies of giving effective...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Things to Remember for Increasing Motivation in Your Class An essential part of effective teaching is motivating students to learn. Through my experience as a teacher and learner, I have found many times where I have lacked the motivation to learn. This lack of motivation happened for a variety of reasons. They included general tiredness, lack of interest in the subject, an instructor who was going through the motions with no passion for what they taught and personal problems to name a few. As instructors, some things can and cannot be controlled. Teachers can control class content and presentation. They can develop lessons that have interest and purpose to cause their students to engage. What they cannot do is influence a...  [Read more]

2 Weeks TEFL Check out tefl tesol about 2 Weeks TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A. B. - Spain said: MOTIVATION IN THE CLASSROOMMotivation in the classroom is something that no teacher should take for granted. Expecting that all students will be eager to receive the knowledge that the teacher is going to provide is a positive thought, although incorrect. From my experience and the contests learned during the tefl course, in order to keep the motivation high, some factor must be taken into consideration: ? Age and circumstances of the students: young learners are usually...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Favorite Teaching Approach I think to best address this question you need to know why I took this course. I am a USA certified teacher who arrived in China almost 6 years ago after a teacher in the Florida school system for 13 years. I was an ESE (Exceptional Student Education) certified, Middle School Math and Science teacher. When I first arrived, I assumed all the foreign teachers I worked with were also certified teachers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: My Story My Favorite Approach What I Recommend to New Teachers? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennifer K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Reasons Why Establishing Rapport in a Classroom Is Important Do teachers' interactions with students matter? After all, a teacher's role in the classroom is to facilitate the transfer of knowledge or skill in such a manner that a learner can accomplish a specific outcome. Is it necessary for a teacher to know students' weekend plans or when Sally is going to take her driver's test? Does know students' interests give a teacher an advantage when it comes to selecting the methodology and techniques, he/she selects in teaching subject-specific knowledge or computer skills in a classroom? If the answer to the above questions is yes, then how can a teacher best establish rapport in the classroom that leads to effective teaching? Table of...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 5 Great Ways to Give Your Students Feedback As a teacher, you should always give your students effective and meaningful feedback on their performance and progress. However, it is all too common for students to feel like they are being criticized by their teachers instead of being given constructive and useful comments. That's why we have listed these 5 great ways to give your students feedback. Table of Contents 1. Tailor Your Feedback 2. Timing is Key 3. Balance the Feedback 4. It's All in the Details 5. Help Setting Goals Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: 1. Tailor Your Feedback When giving feedback, you should tailor it to each specific student and base it on their...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Answering the Question on Why Motivation is Necessary for the Classroom What is the key objective of a teacher? It is simple: ensuring students learn well and don't forget what they were taught a few minutes after a course ends. Table of Contents Teacher's proficiency Research in the field Proof of the findings First impression Useful recommendations 1. Teacher's personal attitude 2. No boredom in the ESL classroom 3. Realistic goals 4. Classroom environment 5. Self-assurance Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cinzia G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teacher's proficiency...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Perfect Classroom Management: Main Steps for ESL Teachers to Take Classroom management is a term teacher used to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behavior from students compromising the delivery of instruction. Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment. Table of Contents OBJECTIVES OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: IMPORTANCE OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: 1. Effective teaching: 2. Efficient use of time: 3. Consistency: 4. Fewer behavior problems: PROMOTING GOOD METHODS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Management Essence and Objectives Firstly, what is classroom management? Let's startup with a little introduction, explanations, and strategies. Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment. It includes routines, rules, and consequences. Effective classroom management leads the way for the teacher to engage the students in learning. Effective classroom management means implementing strategies that create a safe, fair, and rule-based learning environment for children to flourish in and learn from. Promoting and assisting students to understand the procedures and expectations of the teacher and classroom through positive reinforcement, high expectations, and discipline instills...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Consequences of Low Motivation Level in The Classroom Learning a new language is not an easy task, and with English being one of the most common languages around the world, the number of people who need to learn English to better their lives continues to increase. Table of Contents Language structure Relationships Classroom atmosphere Choice of Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language structure English is known as one of the most complicated languages to learn due to its irregularities, and exceptions. Due to the...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Secret Strategy of Developing Teaching Abilities This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate BUSAYO J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Plan Your Teaching Backward from Authentic Performance Tasks Steps to Take Expect students to self assess their learning and performance and set goals based on assessment results: Positive Results Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Plan Your Teaching Backward from Authentic Performance Tasks Planning our teaching "backward" from desired performances on rich, authentic tasks helps teachers focus...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 6 Tips to Be an Inspiration to Your Students Motivation in the classroom is necessary, and very important when learning. As it is always important to be improving your methods and strategies, as a teacher to be able to make the class interesting and be optimistically as possible. Even though making learning fun, enjoyable, is important, it should not be mistaken as to what the end achievement and goal is to be. By making it fun, enjoyable, simply takes the tedious choir out of it, and to be more inspiring to achieve the end result. Table of Contents 1. Help 2. Reward 3. Refer to real-life situation 4. Make fun 5. Organize trips 6. Be caring Are you ready to teach ESL students abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post ...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad Teaching English abroad is an exciting career path that thousands of people embark on every year. The first step is usually a TEFL or TESOL certificate and then finding a job in a suitable location. Once you step into your own EFL classroom, you will then be able to use all the skills you learned during the course. However, every teacher makes mistakes every now and again, which is why we have summarized the top mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad to help you out! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Being the "Nice, Fun Teacher" 2. Planning Your Lessons Too Quickly 3. Using the Same Lesson Plan for All Levels...  [Read more]

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Encouraging Students for a Better ESL Performance Any action performed by living beings is supported by a motive. In humans, we are driven by motivators unique to each one of us; without this motivation, our goals and desires remain unaccomplished. There are different types of motivators both internal and external that of which directly impact second language acquisition in the classroom. In this setting both parents and teachers alike play a pivotal role in motivating students, thus enabling their success in second language learning. This essay will outline how motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, affects students in the language learning classroom and how a teacher may establish motivation in students....  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching Deciding whether to teach individuals or group classes can be difficult. There are many similarities as well as differences. The perusal of these two kinds of classes led to charting each difference and similarity. Many of the differences fell under three categories. These three major differences between teaching one-to-one and groups are the class set up, students' goals/motivations and available activities. Table of Contents Individual Tutoring Working With a Group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jade B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good? I would like to start by first explaining what means to teach, which by a vague definition is to cause the student to learn and acquire the knowledge that is taught in the classroom to meet all the objectives that are previously set by the institution and by the teacher. In other words, the process of teaching is formulated and organized in such a psychological and educational way for both the learner and the teacher to be able to attain some prearranged goals. Table of Contents Teaching Profession Teacher's Uniqueness Are there Good Teachers? English as a Subject Learning Types Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Teachers Motivate Students and Why is it Important? Regardless of the level, age or culture of students, a desire to learn is essential. Even the most intelligent, pleasant and well-prepared teacher will have a hard time teaching an unmotivated class. Teachers must engage students to create motivation when it is needed. In this essay, I will examine the need for, methods of achieving, and the deep importance of student motivation. Table of Contents Where Can You Implement Motivation Strategies? We can motivate students and pique their interest in many ways. Another great tool for motivation is the use of "Authentic Materials". Perhaps the best tool for motivating students, however, is the behavior and demeanor of the teacher...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Roots of Motivation to Learn a Second Language Motivation has long been a major concern for most English teachers. There is no doubt that it is a potent force in language acquisition. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students at all stages of their education, and teachers can play a pivotal role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students. All students are motivated differently and it takes time and a lot of effort to learn to get a classroom full of students enthusiastic about learning, working hard, and pushing themselves to excel. Table of Contents Reasons for Learning Teaching Materials Choice of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]