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Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Short Tutorial on Classroom Management Classroom management is an important part of a good learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priscilla E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Approaches to classroom management Seating arrangement One of the first tasks you can do to achieve managing your specific class is choosing which desk seating method to use in the classroom. There are multiple ways to set up the desks for each specific class. The way I would set up my class test would be shoe horse shape this is because this is more intimate and the class I will be teaching is a small number of students. With the shoe horse shape of the...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Learn Classroom Management Skills and Implement Them at Work Classroom management deals with role flexibility, organizing and maintaining discipline. The student’s confidence and learning effectiveness will depend on the teacher’s classroom management skills. The teacher must know when it is time to be firm or when to leave students alone. The level of firmness depends on the age of the students. Overall, it is best to keep a controlled environment at the beginning then tail it off with a relaxed environment especially with kids or younger learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Victoria G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Eye...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Discipline in the Classroom is Important The one question that hinders many individuals in the educational profession, is what makes a terrific classroom? Is it the motivated students, the motivational teachers, or the resources? While all these elements are extremely crucial when looking at the dynamics of a classroom, they all lead to one thing, which is the importance of discipline in a classroom setting. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jasmine Q. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is Discipline? Discipline can be simply defined as the practice of training people to obey rules. Furthermore, a teacher uses discipline in a classroom to...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Things That Affect Classroom Management Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. Classroom management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner, and maintaining discipline. For a class to be able to learn effectively the teacher must be able to inspire confidence in the students. He/she must know when to be firm and when to leave the students alone. In other words, the teacher must be flexible and change his/her role according to the activity and situation without being dominant or leaving the students uncertain. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate SENA S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Well-Managed Classroom Influences the Overall Learning Success? The main aim of any lesson/class is for the teacher to be able to convey the information in such a manner that the students can absorb the information as quickly and as effectively as possible. When it comes to teaching a new language, what needs to be taken into consideration is that the students need to be kept motivated, exposed to the language, and allowed to use it themselves. The most effective method on which this whole course is based, and in which all these factors come into play is the Engage, Study, Activate (‘ESA’) technique. However, what holds even more importance than the method itself and what can influence the students’ motivation positively or...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers Classroom management is an important element for having a successful classroom, especially for an EFL teacher. It goes beyond having a clean and organized room; it is a skill necessary for creating an effective learning environment. When a teacher possesses proper classroom management skills, they can establish a positive atmosphere that can significantly impact a student's life. An organized classroom and effective classroom control provide a greater chance of building relationships and gaining trust and respect from students. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss two important steps and provide examples of classroom management, highlighting why...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Strategies to Implement for Classroom Management? Classroom Management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining discipline. Keeping a classroom under control is often my biggest challenge mostly with the pupils. With the help of the ITTT 120-hours TESOL/TEFL course, I've finally found some classroom management strategies that actually worked and eventually turned things around. These strategies apply to all levels of learners and even to new and existing classes. I can now say things have got to the point where my classes are now under control, focused, on task, and learning effectively. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cheng Y. Please note that...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Strategies of The Classroom Management in TEFL Teaching Classroom management is an important and essential skill for teachers and students. Classroom management aids teachers in organization and time management. Teachers who manage and instruct the class using eye contact, their voice, and group the students together using pair work and group work have more effective classroom management. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Costas P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Body Language Keeping eye contact with the students establishes a good rapport. It helps them to show their involvement in the lesson and ensures that the students understand what is...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Classroom Management for Effective Language Learning Classroom management is an important component when teaching in any area of the education system. It is the process that the teacher follows to make sure the classroom lessons go about easily without any difficulties. When the classroom is well managed, the students are more comfortable when asking the teacher questions, the classroom is more organized, the students are involved with the lesson and they are more motivated. A well-managed classroom should involve student commitment, effective time management, and maintaining discipline. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Semra G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Classroom Management Matters This essay will focus on a few effective and ineffective strategies as well as my plan to incorporate these strategies to promote an organized classroom. My greatest fear is a large unruly class that interferes with my ability to teach. As the product of two parents who were public school educators, I understand the importance of integrating proven classroom management strategies. Without these tools, students will not be focused and may not absorb lessons as intended. As such, maintaining the attention of students will require skill and patience but once mastered, an effective learning environment will be the result. I look forward to working with students and maintaining an engaging space that is...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Keep Your TEFL Classroom Well-Managed There are 3 main areas which a Good teacher must master before creating a fully autonomous environment inside their classroom. Providing students with clearly defined rules and procedures is the first behavior management strategy. This involves the classroom rules. Second discipline strategy is promoting positive student behavior through rewards. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Devin E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: Behavior Management This simply means rewarding students for good behavior and conditioning them to think and act appropriately and they will be compensated...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment: Classroom Management Strategies The teacher’s role is to catch the interest of the students and to give them confidence. Getting the students involved in the lesson will also help to prevent most of the disciplinary problems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marie Alice C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Get to know your students The first thing is for the teacher to try to know his students. Knowing their name is, of course, necessary to get their attention or indicate who is to answer the question, but the teacher should also try to know their surroundings. The students will be more willing to...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The Best Thing I’ve Learned While Taking A TEFL Course I have been a teacher with 51 Talk for three years now and to improve my career and teaching skills I have learned some things on this TEFL course that will help me brush up my skills in teaching. Though I have been a teacher’s aid before, as well as a bright student who used to tutor others during my school years, it was now that I realized how hard teachers used to work for us to become good learners in school and understand the subjects. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Saba S. Also read My Experience Taking the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners TEFL Course from ITTT I used to not really like tests that much but now I realize how important they...  [Read more]

Provider Legitimate TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider Legitimate 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 G. N. - Canada said: Classroom managementThere are a lot of things involved in being a good teacher, anyone can teach, but only those who can properly manage their class will be able to bring out the full potential from their students. One important detail is how the teacher presents himself to the class. A good strong posture shows confidence and the ability to teach, students look at that and immediately believes in your capabilities. This also allows you to control...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Necessity of Learning Teaching Skills "What are the essential teaching skills for teaching?" In this essay, I will be discussing my own experiences as an English teacher working for an online English teaching company called I-tutor; and my past experiences as a Music teacher. Teaching skills that I will describe in this essay are proper uses of eye contact and gestures, knowing your student, lesson planning, and caring to learn what roles are needed to teach efficiently. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anneke D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Eye Contact and Gestures Good eye contact and use of gestures can be useful to learn as teachers...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is Teacher Self-Analysis and Why is it Significant for Student and Teacher Relationships? Teacher self-analysis in the classroom is just as important as a critical self-reflection upon the unfolding of our lives. To know whether or not our students are getting the most out of our course, the first step must be to critically assess whether or not we are upholding our values and/or philosophical approaches to teaching. Without remaining mindful of our intentions for and approaches to teaching, it may be easy to lose sight of one’s long term goals and could result in disorganization, a loss in student interest, and/or a poor student to teacher relationship. But being critical of the self is difficult due to our loyalties and...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Secrets of Effective Motivation Techniques in an EFL Classroom The needs of the students in the classroom environment must be determined well. The negative behaviors and failure of the student are related to the learning environment. It is important and necessary for teachers to prepare an environment that will facilitate learning. However, the creation of an appropriate learning environment is possible with the teacher knowing the individual and group characteristics of the students. A lot of problems are taken care of and the teaching proceeds healthily by knowing the instructional needs of the students. One of the most important tasks of the teacher is to motivate students. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Keep Up With Classroom Organization When working with a large group, it is important to maintain class management to ensure all students can learn the material. A class can easily become off task due to a lack of dominance within a teacher. I had the opportunity to manage a group of six and seven-year-old students in the past and I am aware that it can be rather difficult to keep children on task. Throughout my internship, I was able to see what skills worked and what needed improvement. After reading unit 5, from the online course, I was able to connect concepts and thoughts I had from managing my class. Now that I am aware of new concepts it is easier to see how teachers can manage a classroom in a friendly but orderly...  [Read more]

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Fri, 10 Sep 2021 Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Preventing Favouritism in Class: A Teacher’s Perspective In the early days, the apple of one’s eye was referred to as the “aperture at the centre of the human eye” In modern days, it’s a famous idiom “the apple of my eye” meaning, a special favourite, beloved person or thing. When I was a teenager (more than 20 years ago), I was just that, the apple of my teacher’s eye, the special “kid” Perhaps, I was the product of a feeling or emotion experienced by the teacher that could have been easily prevented. Back then, did the class circumstances justify the teacher’s behaviour to have a supposed favourite? I think not! Now, I am in those very same shoes. I could not even have...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Establish Rapport with Your Class from the First Lesson Every teacher in his/her career is faced with the first lesson in a new class. This lesson is vital for the teacher to establish rapport and set the tone for the rest of the course. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Irina B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. But how does he/she do it? Several factors can be counted. First of all the teacher should introduce her/himself and write her/his name on the board, in case the students forget it. After that, ask the students to make a card with their names and put it on the desks. From this time the teacher should call her/his students only by...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Important Personal Qualities of English Teachers Teachers are resourceful and students expect lots of values from them as teachers themselves are expected to share molding lessons as well. Upon delivering ‎language lessons, the personal qualities of teachers engage the classroom dynamics well. Let's see some personal qualities of teachers that contribute positive empowerment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fasil K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Motivational skills Motivation activates. It refreshes, shakes, walks and moves students' activities. Motivation invites involvement, elevates enthusiasm, accommodates self-initiative, energizes...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Teacher Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Teacher 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.V. - Canada said: Classroom Management Classroom Management is a skill that all teachers have to have. esl teachers have a more unique situation than a regular teacher though when most of your students don?t know how to speak English. There is no one way to manage a classroom but there are key elements that have to happen in every ESL classroom in order for learning to happen. Teachers have to be able to make students feel confident about themselves and their learning...  [Read more]

Authorised TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Authorised TEFL Centers 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.F. Ecuador said: Classroom ManagementClassroom management is very important in order for the students to learn effectively. This involves the teacher managing the class, but in a friendly, relaxed manner. Also the teacher will want to maintain proper discipline in the classroom setting. All these things will contribute to the students learning the English language in an effective way. Classroom management involves a variety of things that the teacher needs to keep in...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Right Evaluation Methods to Keep Students Motivated Many factors can impact students’ motivation such as social, psychological, educational, economical, etc. However, a teacher can still play an important role to keep the students motivated. In Afghanistan’s educational tradition, students are often compared to each other, and they are ranked based on tests and exams throughout the course. Additionally, the teacher corrects every student’s assignment. Notice the word “correct” has been used instead of “mark” or “assess.” The teacher will try to point out every single mistake or error. Having six years of English language teaching experience, plus observing my colleagues’ and students’ behaviour, and studying the...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Things to Keep in Mind for TEFL Classroom Seating One of the most important elements of an efficiently run class is the seating arrangement in the classroom. There is a lot that is taken into consideration when managing a class, such as a teacher’s voice, hand gestures, and eye contact, which are crucial when teaching TEFL class. Although there are other factors, the seating is one that will really set the environment for the activities that the teacher will introduce to the students throughout the course. There are many distinct possibilities for seating arrangements. These arrangements include ones that can be in smaller groups, larger groups, a class as a whole, or even individual seating arrangements. However, each possible...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Classroom Seating One of the most important elements of an efficiently run class is the seating arrangement in the classroom. There is a lot that is taken into consideration when managing a class, such as a teacher’s voice, hand gestures and eye contact, which are crucial when teaching TEFL class. Although there are other factors, the seating is one that will really set the environment for the activities that the teacher will introduce to the students throughout the course. There are many distinct possibilities for seating arrangements. These arrangements include ones that can be in smaller groups, larger groups, a class as a whole or even individual seating arrangements. However, each possible plan for a seating arrangement...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Diploma 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.L. - Canada said: Motivation in the ClassroomThis research article is about the effect of non-verbal communication on motivation in the ESL classroom. This paper will attempt to demonstrate that non-verbal communication in the classroom enhances learning for English learners by conveying clear and distinct messages to students which aid in their comprehension by allowing students to transfer concepts and ideas in English to those of their native language. The process in...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Methods Can We Use to Motivate Students? As we all know, motivate students is a signature party of a teaching career. In the future, we maybe will teach the businesswomen/businessmen group, our pupil group. Motivate them and keep them studying is an expression of working ability. Here comes a question, what methods we can use to motivate students? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zixi Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Switching roles Above all, we need to change our roles from a student to a teacher. Also, we can call it a manager, organizer, assessor or prompter, etc. in the classroom. Some of the teacher’s features are a good teacher...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Most Important Elements of Classroom Management? The class life must be predetermined and must be appropriate for purposes. The teacher is primarily responsible for classroom management and principles. In other words, the teacher is responsible for the learning environment. In this way, classroom life becomes more charming, productive, and useful for the learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elif A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom Environment The first thing the teacher should do to provide the physical and psychological environment required by classroom education. For this, it is necessary to love all...  [Read more]