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What Makes You a Good Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The role of a teacher is to help students acquire knowledge so that eventually, they can be competent in understanding and communicating in English. A good teacher is a successful teacher. The success or failure of a teacher lies not only on his/her teaching styles, but more importantly, the learning of the students. To a certain extent, the personality of the teacher may affect the learning of his/her students, but what is more indispensable is the relationship between the teacher and the students. A non-threatening relationship with the students can help to build the students' interests in learning, and create an atmosphere that is conducive and light-hearted for learning. A good teacher is also a responsible teacher who takes time in planning and... [Read more]
10 Important Roles of a Good Teacher - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
The roles of a quality or good teacher are more than just planning, making lesson plans or teaching. The teacher's roles in today's world are different from what they used to be. Teachers used to plan or were issued a specific curriculum to teach with, that provided them sets of instructions they were supposed to follow. However, that's not the same issue with today's teachers.
The Manager or Controller
The Tutor
The Resource
The Prompter
The Organiser
The Participant
The Assessor
The Role Model
Source of Knowledge
Creating Rapport and Suitable Class Environment
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Several Secrets of Good Student Teacher Rapport - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Rapport according to the Cambridge dictionary means "a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them", it can also be defined as a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
Rapport in ESL Teaching
Be Interested in Students
Be Open to Students' Questions
Be Interested in Their Culture
Play Games
Praise and Encourage
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The 3 Basic Functions of a Good Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teachers play a number of very important roles in the education process. Education forms a significant part of everyone's lives as it can contribute directly towards future possibilities and the roles we can play in society. This essay will discuss three of the most important roles played by teachers. The first is the role is that of a facilitator of learning and education, the second role is that of the role model, and the final is the role of the mentor and motivator.
1. Educator
2. Role Model
3. Mentor
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What is the Role of a Good Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As stated in Unit 1, a good teacher "cares about his/her teaching, but cares even more about the learning of the students". This statement emphasizes the fact that an effective teacher should not only maintain a good and positive attitude towards their teaching but should maintain a good relationship with the students while creating the most engaging and friendly environment as possible so that the students can acquire the skills they need to be successful.
Patience
Student-Teacher Relationships
Within the Lesson
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How Good Classroom Management Depends On Exemplary Teacher Behavior - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When a class is managed well, there is a minimum of disruptions that distract from learning. This is more of an issue in a class for children, as opposed to adults. Nevertheless, in all classes, maintaining the comportment of the group to facilitate learning is the objective of sound classroom management techniques. Furthermore, it is also important to develop cordial and friendly relations with learners on an individual basis, and with the class as a whole. Having a rapport with students, and creating a classroom community that is based on shared rules and norms that are understood and reasonable for everybody, is an essential part of classroom management. When accomplished, this creates a classroom culture that students feel safe and welcome in. This... [Read more]
What Distinguishes a Good Teacher from an Ordinary One? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As you all know, these days, English plays a vital role in life for many good reasons. As English is an international language, it enables learners to get a well-paid job and gives great opportunities to travel all over the world. Moreover, they can gain a scholarship to study abroad. If you are good at English, you will be more confident. It is really important in our lives. If you are good at English, you will.
Firstly, one of the best qualities of a good teacher is energy.
Secondly, a good teacher should be patient.
Thirdly, be an enthusiastic teacher.
Last but not least, great teachers are prepared and organized.
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Why Good Student-Teacher Rapport is Essential in a Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this essay, I would like to discuss the reasons I think good student-teacher rapport is of utmost importance in the classroom and dealing with classroom management. I will not only discuss my experience as a language learner but also use examples from the videos which we analyzed in this course. As I have not yet stepped foot inside an EFL classroom I will not, unfortunately, be able to speak about direct EFL experience that I have.
Behavior Management
Attention and Interest
Lesson Flow
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The Most Essential Personal Qualities of a Good English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
An English teacher must have a good, presentable quality because it's beneficial to the students in all areas of learning, and as a teacher, the student interest should be your major priority. There are some qualities a teacher is expected to possess, in this essay a few will be mentioned alongside its benefits to the students and the teachers.
Kindness and patience
Expertise
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What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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.
Teaching Profession
Teacher's Uniqueness
Are there Good Teachers?
English as a Subject
Learning Types
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Is A 120 Hour TEFL Course Enough To Get A Good TEFL Job? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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How can I ensure I get a good job teaching English in China? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To ensure you get a good job teaching English in China, consider the following tips:
To teach English in China, you typically need the following qualifications:
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Yes, there are specific requirements for teaching English to children in China. Teaching English to children in China is a popular job for many expatriates, but it comes with certain requirements to ensure quality education and safety for the students. Here are some key requirements for teaching English to children in China:
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Teaching English Abroad: The Good, the Bad and Why it’ll Make You a Better Teacher - TEFL Blog
Regan McAllister
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
As the influence of English grows and the language continues to develop as a lingua franca, the demand for English teachers worldwide is increasing. Equipped with a TESOL certificate, teaching English abroad is becoming easier and more accessible. Your English teaching endeavors may take place within your home country or may take you around the world to a completely unfamiliar region and culture.
The Beauty of Immersion
The Challenges
Becoming a Better English Teacher
Conclusion
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4 Reasons Why Completing a TEFL Course is a Good Idea for EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Taking a TEFL course allows future teachers to know the basics of teaching a TEFL class. A TEFL course shows the best techniques of teaching a TEFL class, and how to prepare a lesson plan. It also shows how to use a coursebook and how to interact with specific types of classes.
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1. Good Preparation For a Real Life Teaching
2. Methodology
3. Coursebooks
4. Balance
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What Makes a Good Motivator? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learners, whether children or adults, tend to lack attention in the classroom at some point. Certainly, this problem varies from one type of age-range to the other. Indeed, this issue may be due to different reasons: mature students may be tired from work, whereas youngsters may struggle to keep up with the content.
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Classroom Motivation
Teacher's Personality
Punctual Teacher
Choice of Activities
Methodology
Group Work
Implementing Different Strategies
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The Benefits of Having Good Rapport with Students - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
It is important to establish rapport with students within a classroom for a variety of reasons, it builds trust between students and teacher, insights confidence in students and allows for a fun learning environment. All aspects of teaching require a teacher to have some sort of rapport with students. Students will retain more information and do better in classes when the teacher is engaged and shows love for their job as well as an interest in their students. Most students will not learn well from a teacher who comes to class, does not greet the students let alone knows their names and just reads through the lesson without showing any interest whatsoever. It is far more beneficial for a teacher to have a good rapport with his/her students as it will make... [Read more]
Parts Of a Good Lesson Plan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Planning a lesson is of key importance to a teacher because it prepares him/her to manage learner behavior and create the perfect learning environment for its students. During the lesson planning phase, a teacher decides upon the goals, activities, resources, timing, grouping and other aspects of a lesson (Richards & Renandya, 2002).
What is a Lesson Plan For?
Stages
Lesson Planning Approaches
Parts of an Effective Lesson Plan
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The Good and Bad of Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson.
Important Course Materials
The Use of Props
The Downside of Using Course Materials
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8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest.
1. Seating Arrangement
3. Building Rapport
4. Setting Rules
6. Encouraging the Students Reguarly
7. Structuring the Lesson in an Interesting Way
8. Dealing with Problematic Behavior
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What Does Good Classroom Management Look Like? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A good student-teacher relationship inside the classroom is necessary for the instructor to teach efficiently and for the students to learn effectively. Several factors need to be taken into consideration to manage the classroom well.
Body language
Grouping
Black board
Classroom size
TTT
Rapport
Challenged behavior
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Games in the Classroom: Good or Bad? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Are games in a classroom a good idea? There seem to be two trains of thought regarding this. Games in the classroom can be seen as being a good thing and also seen as a time-waster and something that shouldn't be used at school once a student is out of the early years of elementary school.
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Personal Experience
Nature of Game Play
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Effective Teaching Skills to Have
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Although it is important to be well versed in the knowledge of the subject that is going to be taught, it is also important that a teacher has the important teaching skills to create a positive learning environment for his or her students. For a class to be able to learn effectively, the teacher must be able to have the teaching skills to inspire confidence in his or her students. By exhibiting and using proper teaching skills, a teacher will be able to apply these skills to work better with the lives and learning habits of their students in a variety of ways.
Communication Skills
Flexibility
Problem Solving Skills
Creativity
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Is TEFL a good career choice? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession.
Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL?
What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL?
What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term?
What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL?
What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL?
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The Best Strategies for Having Good Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The learning process of a foreign language inside a classroom has been demonstrated as one of the best ways in which different competencies can be practiced at the same time. Abilities such as grammar, reading, listening, and conversation skills are put to the test, all of them supervised by a teacher whom a conversation can be established. This same teacher is the one in charge of creating and maintaining an environment based on trust and positivism, so the student may appropriately develop his aptitudes.
Grouping
Teaching Qualities
Non-Classroom Issues
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What are Good Storytelling Activities for the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Stories are sometimes excellent resources in the ESL classroom. They can get the students talking and thinking in English about favorite fairytales or other stories they know or create themselves. With this, they can be creative while developing their own stories in class. This can lead to excitement and motivation. There is an endless supply of stories suitable for all ages and levels that could be used to develop English Language skills. And, hopefully, no shortage of imagination in the students to create unique stories.
Resources
Useful Activities
Other Materials
Teachers' Creativity
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Job Opportunities for TEFL Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Demand for TEFL Teachers Abroad
Benefits of Teaching English Overseas
Qualifications Required for TEFL Teachers
Popular Destinations for TEFL Jobs
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Job Placement Assistance for TEFL Graduates
Cultural Immersion Through Teaching Abroad
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has become increasingly popular worldwide due to the growing demand for English language proficiency. As non-English speaking countries seek to enhance their global competitiveness, the need for qualified TEFL teachers has surged. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) plays a crucial role in meeting this demand by providing comprehensive training to... [Read more]
TEFL Chile - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job In Chile For Efl Teacher
Date posted:2019-12-01 | Writer: The Language Co. | Email: [email protected]
If you love teaching and you`d like to explore a new continent, learn a new language and immerse yourself in a new culture, this opportunity will interest you! The Language Co is now hiring for the 2020 academic year in Chile. We are hiring certified EFL teachers for placements in Santiago and the surrounding regions. Successful applicants would have either a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA qualification as well as relevant teaching experience. We have openings with both corporate and young learner students and are looking for dedicated professionals who will commit to the full academic year, March-December.
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TEFL UK - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job For Tefl Teacher In Wales
Date posted:2010-07-27 | Writer: City School of Languages | Email: [email protected]
City School of Languages, a language school based in Swansea, is looking to recruit a fully qualified EFL / ESOL Teacher for a long-term to permanent position.
You must be a practising teacher with a recognised teaching qualification and recent experience of delivering English for Academic purposes and / or Cambridge Exam (preferably IELTS) preparation.
We pay an hourly rate of 15-25GBPounds depending on qualifications and experience.
For more information, or to apply, please contact us via email at the address shown on the job heading.
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TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job For Efl Teacher In Peru
Date posted:2019-03-21 | Writer: Summit Education | Email: [email protected]
Summit Education are currently seeking engaging and professional EFL teachers for one-on-one and small group classes both online and in select cities in Peru and other parts of Latin America. You might be described as a teacher, a professor, an instructor, a trainer, a coach, or even a wise friend. In any case you enjoy and are skilled at sharing your expertise, knowledge, and experience with others. You find it easy to connect with and keep individuals and small groups engaged and learning in class. You can present and explain the intricacies of English grammar with precision and take pride in your students’ achievements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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