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The Effect of Teacher and Student Talk Time - TEFL Blog
Mohammad Jabary
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Speaking of the students in class has always been an issue for the teachers and the institutes. We often question how we teach and remodel our teaching methods so we can make it possible for the students to talk more, while sometimes it has happened that even the teacher loses track of time, thus leading to an only teacher talk class style. After spending many times recycling the idea of why I, as a teacher, should talk or even how much and when to talk strikes me every time I make a lesson plan for my class. But first, let us consider the reasons why it is important to let the students talk more rather than just be listeners.Table of Contents
If you talk, you learn
Don't overcorrect them.
Let them explore it
Mistakes or errors?
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The Anatomy of an Outstanding Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
So you want to be a teacher. Does the thought of preparing our youth to tackle the world get you all fuzzy inside? Make no mistake, teaching is a noble profession. We put monumental pressure on the backs of teachers to educate future generations. But do you have what it takes to be an excellent teacher? A teacher that stands above the rest, and gives each student the quality education they demand.Table of Contents
What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
The Importance of Patience
The Importance of Communication
Other Key Traits of a Great Teacher
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Several Things You Should Do as a TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The role of the teacher, without a doubt, is the most important factor when you begin your teaching profession. For it is here--where you start and then continue to educate students your entire life. Everything a teacher does is what leads to the success and failure of the students.Table of Contents
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Creating a Right Atmpsphere
Setting up Learning Goals
Providing With Appropriate Activites
Extra Responsibilities
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For a teacher to achieve success, they must want it internally. Some teachers enter the field because they want summers off. I know it sounds absurd but it's true. The teacher must be dedicated to their profession and show that every day when they... [Read more]
Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English.Table of Contents
Education system
Differences in the phonetic systems of Korean and English
Syntactic differences
Korean culture
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First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids usually start studying English from the age of three. However, the average class size of about 40... [Read more]
Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The one thing l liked most about teaching was the many jackets one gets to wear. To some l was a fashion icon, to others a role model, to others someone they could easily go to and talk about their life and personal challenges. Hence, the code of conduct for teachers stretches even to their communities and homes. Their mere being impacts the lives of the country's generations and helps build a nation, academically and socially.Table of Contents
My Role Model
Business Idea
Source of Motivation
Careful Parent
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Creativeness in Classroom Teaching Skills - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching in a classroom is a privilege. To have the opportunity to impart knowledge onto others, such as young learners who will shape future generations of this world, is a gift. Not everybody can be a teacher, however, and those who do have the desire to teach must have certain qualities and personality traits.Table of Contents
The first on the list of qualities is patience.
Rapport
Personal Qualities
Imagination
Flexibility
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What I learned About a Teacher’s Attitude During My TEFL Certification Course - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
During my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, I learned several valuable lessons. While knowing the English language and how to relay that to those who are learning the language is important, the most important lesson I learned is how a teacher's attitude directly affects student interaction and class rapport.Table of Contents
A simple smile goes a long way
How the course teaching videos helped my understanding
Always maintain a positive attitude
Applying these lessons in my future teaching career
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The Different Roles of the Teacher in the English Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
There is no doubt that a teacher plays a vital role in the classroom. To become a good teacher, the teacher should pay full attention to their teaching and students' learning. In particular, teachers serve many different roles in the classroom rather than just convey linguistic lessons such as Controller, Organizer, Assessor, Prompter, Participant, Tutor, Resource, Model, and Observer. Over the years, there are a great number of changes in the teaching approach along with the learning strategies. The classroom becomes 'student-centered' rather than 'teacher-centered'. This will largely depend on which type of activity and what we wish the students to achieve.Table of Contents
One of the most common roles is the Controller
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Teaching English in Indigenous ESL Classrooms in Remote Parts of Australia - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Whilst the focus of this essay is on the teaching of English to indigenous students in remote parts of Australia where English is in all likelihood, not the first language, all situations are relevant in which the local; indigenous population forms a significant part of the local community. For instance, the writer teaches at a secondary school in south-east Queensland, in a town where some 10% of students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is less than an hour's drive from the state capital, Brisbane, to the north-east, and a similar distance from Australia's sixth-largest city, Gold Coast, so is not remote, as so many towns, stations, and settlements in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, as well as... [Read more]
Team Teaching with Different Teaching Styles - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) working at an elementary school in Japan, I have to mainly work with seven different teachers and teams to teach the English lessons together. The number of teachers I work with more than doubles if I include the grades that I only teach occasionally and also the classes at the other school that I go to only once a week. It is no surprise that 'flexibility' is often mentioned as one of the most important traits to have to be an effective ALT. In this summative task, I would like to share some of my experiences and how I have learned to work with multiple teachers with different teaching styles.Table of Contents
Personal Experience
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So what exactly does it mean to be a Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
When I was still studying at the secondary level and about to enter college, a lot of people asked me if I was sure about my decision to take education as my course. Here in the Philippines, teachers do not get a high salary despite doing a lot of paperwork and a very stressful job. Maybe this is the reason why they asked me about my chosen profession and even I asked myself too, but I love to help. Being a teacher is not just about teaching lessons from the book and completing what must be supposed to be accomplished in the objectives of the lesson plan. The word "teacher" is very broad and everyone should be aware of that. Like what I said, the teacher's job is not just to teach but to mold, to mold young ones for them to be ready for their future... [Read more]
What is the Role of an Effective EFL Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is the role of the teacher in English learning? Although 'teacher-centered education' was taught in the past, 'student-centered education' is more emphasized in the modern era. Accordingly, the role of the teacher is also changing from the teacher who delivers the knowledge of the subject to the teacher who facilitates students' successful learning. It is important to recognize that teaching and learning are an integral part of each other. (Harmer, 2007). Teaching practice should not be simply 'one-way' delivery of knowledge to students. Teachers should play a role in motivating students to participate in learning. A variety of learning methods should be tried to enjoy the process of learning a foreign language rather than the result of... [Read more]
The Most Important Roles of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In my opinion, the most important role of the teacher is a provider of information, and all other roles are needed to help students absorb that information effectively. To prove my point let's take a look at major roles.Table of Contents
Traditional Roles
More Advanced Skills
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The provider of the information is the traditional role of the teacher. The teacher gives lessons on a particular subject such as grammar, parts of speech, pronunciation, etc. He builds up the understanding of the English language in general and... [Read more]
The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Being a teacher is my everyday dream since I was a child. As I believe that the future is mainly based on education and students, how they can make a progress and improve their skills. So I decided to take apart in this great cycle hoping that one day I can leave a mark in student's life.Table of Contents
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Nine Basic Traits of a Good Teacher
The Controller
The Organizer
The Assessor
The Prompter
The Participant
The Tutor
The Facilitator
The Model
The Observer
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3 Awesome Reasons to Become an EFL Teacher Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
A teacher, in general, has the direct opportunity to make a difference and to change the future. As a teacher, you will expect every one of your students to want to learn and more importantly to understand. You want your students to fight over the seats in the front row as if they were attending a concert, not elementary school. You want to make your students wonder, make them question, make them think critically, make them write and of course to make them read.Table of Contents
Reason 1: You'll see amazing new things!
Reason 2: You'll increase your adaptability!
Reason 3: You'll broaden your personal horizons!
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Is Teaching an Innate Gift or an Acquired Skill? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
"Everyone who remembers his education remembers teachers, not methods, and or techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system" â Sidney Hook. Teaching is as ancient as time and its ways of imparting knowledge have evolved throughout the centuries. Past behind are those days when children were considered wicked and in need to be reformed (Hobbes' view). Likewise, it stopped being a one-way relationship where teachers had a dominant position and students were just mere recipients of data. Looking back at my school days, I compare teaching now and then. And even though roles and methods have made a 180 degrees turn, it has made me wonder why I can't remember my university Language teacher from ten years ago yet still... [Read more]
TEFL ONLINE - page 7 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
Online English Teacher: Teaching Adults | (Date posted:2024-02-02)
Date posted:2024-02-02 | Writer: NativeX Edtech | Email: [email protected]
A. Overview• Expected start time: March 2024 (after onboard training)• Class duration: 45 minutes/ slot• Teaching time: 8:00 - 23:45 every day (GMT+7), especially 8:00 - 11:45 and 19:00 - 22:00• Teach General English (04 skills) to Vietnamese... [Read more]
How the 21st Century Affects the Roles of a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
People are under pressure to thrive in today's world and the 21st century in many areas of our lives. Others use the term 'millenials' to refer to the group of people who grew up on computers, cell phones and other gaming gadgets presently popular among young people. This, of course, also happens in education introducing the 21st-century teachers and learners.Table of Contents
"Teachers need to ensure that the learners are engaged and protected."
"Considering the help of technology these days, the workload has become lighter."
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Having access to any information possible does not require the teachers to spoon-feed the learners, but enables the learners to achieve independent... [Read more]
How is a TEFL teacher different for a foreign language teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A TEFL teacher differs from a foreign language teacher in several key ways:
To become a TEFL teacher, you will need the following qualifications: A Bachelor's degree: While not always a strict requirement, many employers prefer candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any field. TEFL/TESOL certification: Most employers require a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. These programs provide the necessary training in language teaching methods, classroom management, and lesson planning. Proficiency in English: You must be a native English speaker or demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English, often through exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Teaching experience: While not always mandatory, having prior teaching... [Read more]
How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
An ESL teacher is different from a foreign language teacher in several key ways:
To become an ESL teacher, you typically need the following qualifications: Bachelor's Degree: Most schools and language institutes require ESL teachers to have a bachelor's degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or a related field. TEFL/TESOL Certification: While not always mandatory, having a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate is highly recommended. These certifications provide training in language teaching methodologies, classroom management, and lesson planning. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in the language you will be teaching is essential. Native or near-native fluency is often required, but some schools may accept... [Read more]
How Does the Role of the Teacher Affect a Student? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
In the ITTT course, I was able to learn about the many different roles a teacher may use to assist learners of English in the classroom. However, as more and more teachers are learning, a lot of the students' ability to learn is based on factors external to the classroom. Some of these include positive relationships at home, extracurricular activities, time spent studying, explorative self-learning and so on. Nonetheless, teachers can affect the choices the students go on to make outside of the classroom. In this way, it is important to think about what type of role might be impactful from a student's perspective. This paper will argue that a wide range of roles may have a positive effect on a student's interest in a foreign language, and in turn, may... [Read more]
My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with.Table of Contents
First-Language Background
Interest in Foreign Cultures
Work Abroad
English Teaching Plan
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Here's Why Teachers Are Doing More Than Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
If you search for the word 'to teach' in the Cambridge Dictionary, the first response will be "to give someone knowledge or to train someone". Is it -really- all it is?Table of Contents
Entertainer:
Motivator:
Guide:
Mentor:
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Nowadays, most knowledge can be found on the internet. Even little kids who cannot read and write can search and browse the internet and find the desired content thanks to voice-activated search engines, images, and memes. So, in this day and age, do we "actually" need teachers? How much... [Read more]
The Most Important Qualities in TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help develop someone's subject of knowledge and/or their mind and personality. Teachers are instruments that ignite powerful thoughts in students, helping them unleash their true potential. In addition to being knowledgeable in their area of expertise and having the ability to plan and execute lesson plans, to be an effective and successful teacher you need to possess some personal emulateable skills. To bring a long-term impact in the lives of your students, it's important to have the following qualities;Table of Contents
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of 'go to' resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in full.Table of Contents
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My Experience of Child Development in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
My recent long journey through university had my interests caught on many subjects and topics. One which I finally decided to major in was that of educational psychology. The human brain, physical body, our intrinsic and extrinsic environments that everyone is conditioned by strikes my interest on this specific subject. Keeping with topic chosen I would like to share my interest, views and maybe slightly biased opinions on child development.Table of Contents
The Basics of Child Development
The Six Stages of Development
Just the Tip of the Iceberg
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Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps - TEFL Blog
Ahmed Taha
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
If you're teaching a child in Kindergarten to second grade, you can probably assign about 10, 20, or 30 minutes of reading per night as homework.Table of Contents
Recommendations for Parents
Number 2 is: Don't "tell" the words.
Number 3: Move beyond "sound it out."
Number 4: Have the child re-read some passages for fluency.
Number 5: Allow some mistakes to go uncorrected.
Number 6: Allow the child to read the same book multiple times.
Finally, continue to read to your child.
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How to Find a Job as an English Teacher Online (updated April 2023) - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
In our modern age where working online has become a common way to make a steady living, the opportunities for qualified English teachers have further branched out into what we call the "virtual classroom".Table of Contents
How to get started teaching English online
The best employment options for teaching English online
How much can you earn teaching English online?
Some popular teaching platforms for teaching English online include:
Useful Facebook Groups
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There are countless online platforms and providers that offer English lessons online with native speakers allowing students from all over the world to learn how to speak English from the comfort of their home.
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3 Easy Ways to Motivate Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Keeping students motivated to learn can be one of the biggest challenges a teacher may face. Without motivation, the students can become bored and complacent; they may even start to act out and disrupt the class. A few ways a teacher can keep their students motivated are by participating in games and physical activity, reward, and praise, and having a good attitude as a teacher.Table of Contents
1. Use Games and Activities
2. Praise and Reward
3. Have a Positive Attitude
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5 Things a Teacher Should do to Succeed in Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In a large class of 40 or 50 students, it is not easy for the teacher to take responsibility for coordinating the activities, attention, and study of so many students. Students are the most rapidly developing people in their life stages. Potential for development and plasticity. How to carry out class management at primary school and improve students' overall quality is an issue every teacher must face. Therefore, it is necessary to make a series of classroom management rules.Table of Contents
1. Create a set of requirements to students
2. Encourage
3. Create the environment
4. Teaching approach
5. No teachers' pets
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