Personal Goals As A Teacher

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is Important for Early Career Teachers? I have been teaching for almost 5 years now. My teaching career, I should say is at the beginner level. But I rather call it the aspirational level. At this level, I am in the stage of acquiring different qualifications to have more advantages and gain a wider scope in teaching. But as I seek more qualifications, I slowly understand what is important for early-career teachers like me. Table of Contents My Start Setting up Goals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chiedizberg J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Start In my...  [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]

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]

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]

Mon, 11 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Moving Forward: My Personal Teaching Experience, Changing Careers I've always wanted to be a teacher. In high school, I was inspired by my English teachers and the way they were able to make material interesting and motivating. I remember telling myself that I would not be the person who changes the world, but perhaps as a teacher, I would be able to inspire the person who would. From the beginning, my motivation was to help others in a meaningful way. My goal was to improve the lives of others. When I entered university, I found myself studying philosophy to become a professor in the future. However, the reality of being a university professor was a lot of presenting and publishing, with very little teaching. Because teaching...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students Regardless of what you are teaching, the outcome of a learning process for students will be affected deeply by how motivated they are. Motivation can initiate students to pay more attention, care more about what they are learning, and increase the time and efficiency on the mission at hand. In an EFL course, motivation will most likely be a crucial factor in how fast and well a student may learn English. Table of Contents Knowing the Purpose Engage the Students Show That You Care Encourage Your Students Frequently Set Easy-to-Reach Goals Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: There are many ways to motivate students, and it may...  [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]

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]

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]

Wed, 22 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 5 Important Reasons to Start Planning Lessons Today! There are various thoughts among teachers on the use of lesson plans. Some believe that a lesson plan concentrates too much on the teacher and on what the teacher wants to accomplish and they think that this approach has the potential to neglect the students needs. On the other hand, some believe that a teacher should dictate what the students need most in a lesson. Personally, I believe that there needs to be a balance between a teacher being prepared by having a lesson plan but also have the flexibility to meet the students needs as the lessons progress. Table of Contents A lesson plan provides a framework Lesson plans let you set clear goals Planning your lessons shows students you...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Lesson Planning as a Matter to Self-Organization at The Beginning of Your Teaching Career Lesson planning is very important for all teachers but is especially useful for a teacher at the beginning of his/her career. A lesson plan is an aid for teaching, a working document, a record, and a guide for what should be included in the lesson or entire subject during the term. Table of Contents Understanding the goals A record of work Structure for the lesson Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Costas P. Understanding the goals Aid to planning will help the teacher decide what he/she wants the students to achieve by...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English Grammar Communicatively In today's emphasis on quality education and the development of communicative competence in English, "English grammar "seems to be a big taboo when talking about English teaching. Most English teachers feel comfortable teaching a conversation lesson or a lesson that integrates other skills such as listening, reading, or writing. They show creativity in those lessons and include various ideas to help students improve their language skills. how ever this, however, more difficult when teaching a grammar topic. Table of Contents Goals Steps The last activity in the grammar lesson is a communicative activity, this is really the culmination of the lesson. Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [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]

College Quick TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Quick 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.P. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesSince beginning this course I have given a great deal of thought to where in the world I might like to teach. However, I have also become increasingly interested in the various styles of teaching. There are as many different styles of teaching as there are practicing teachers, but these many approaches can be divided into a few distinct categories, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Psychologist Anthony Grasha identified five principle...  [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]

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 English as a Global Language: Why is it an Important Skill to Have? Communication through complex language is a uniquely human trait that allowed for the development of society and culture in the human species. Over the past several decades, humans have moved into an era of a globalized society. Part of "society" is sharing a language; therefore, a globalized society should have a shared language. While there are still many cultures across the globe and thousands of languages being spoken, English has gained a place of global dominance. The recent rise in technology has created avenues for instantaneous communication between people thousands of miles apart. With the internet playing an extremely important role in how humans continue...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Designing a Syllabus English is the widely used language in the world that used as an official language in a majority of countries, as the main business language and as a universal language for education and tourism. Based on their interests and responsibilities people decide what type of English they should learn and try to find the most suitable course for their personal goals. From another perspective, as English teachers, our obligation is to create a course that consists of materials that help students to reach their goals and allow us to present English in a structured and the most appropriate way. As a result, the problem of syllabus design that meets students' expectations appears. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Self-Analysis and Reflection Can Help a Teacher Improve The CEO of a multi-million-dollar company I worked for once told me, "Change or change will change you." This motto has stuck with me since the day I heard him say it. It's part of the reason why I decided that I want to be a teacher. I know it's going to bring me out of my comfort zone and force me to do things that I otherwise would never do. A teacher can never stop learning; one has to constantly improve. Otherwise, what's the point? Some of the most important ways to ensure that one improves as a teacher are to self-analyze and reflect. It's fine to use these tactics at one's own pace and discretion, but they are of utmost importance. Table of Contents Revision and...  [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]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Techniques and Roles of a Teacher in an ESL Setting In the language classroom, there are many roles that a teacher should be able to play to be well-rounded. In different situations and problems, a teacher will need to change his/her roles to complement the matter or to solve the conflicts. I would like to discuss a few roles that a teacher would need to play in a classroom: Entertainer, motivator, and leader/manager. Table of Contents Attention-grabbing skills Confident work Management skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Po W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [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]

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]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Helping Students to Become Confident Being an educator means more than just simply teaching your students their daily lessons. To a large extent, children develop self-confidence in their abilities through their academic environment and that is developed on a daily basis since it does not happen overnight. When students acquire healthy levels of self-confidence, they are better equipped to face the stress of school and college education. Students with self-confidence pay more attention in class, get along better with their peers and generally have a more focused and inquisitive attitude. As a teacher, one can use a variety of activities and techniques to promote self-confidence in your students. Table of Contents Feedback Goals...  [Read more]