Teaching Demonstration Examples

TEFL Job in Yemen (2) Date posted:2012-09-25 | Writer: Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Unit 2 described the different parts of speech. The major parts include nouns, adjectives,...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 6 Great Ideas for Developing Vocabulary in English Learners Exposure to a language is of prime importance if one intends to excel in it. Like every language, English needs to be practiced in all its integrated skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Vocabulary has always been among a key component of language learning that teachers rely on. The following are 6 great ideas for developing vocabulary in English learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Keep a journal of newly learned words Read newspapers Watch documentaries Play word games Vocabulary lessons Practice usage Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: Keep a...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Medine A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Anticipated problems for students: Anticipated problems for the teacher: Phase Procedure Timing Interaction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Anticipated problems for students: Difficulty understanding the rules on changing verbs that have endings.Confusion with some special verbs, such as like, feel, smell, etc. which are not normally used in the present...  [Read more]

Lesson Planning - Part 8 - Process For Study Activities   Just to finish off this particular section on lesson planning, we're going to go through a couple of procedures that should take place during the study phase periods, particularly when we're doing the activities. It is quite important that before we actually go into a study activity that we go through a process of showing how that activity is going to work and one acronym that is often used for this is D-E-GO. The D part of this stands for a demonstration of the activity. Now, it's very important that you don't try to explain how the activity is going to work but rather you actually demonstrate the process. An example of the demonstration of the process of the activity could be something as simple as taking the first...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 9 Fun Social Distancing Greetings for the Classroom Here are 9 fun ways to greet your students in the classroom that are social distancing approved and safe - plus, they are super fun and your students will love them.   Elbow Bumb This greeting has already become a classic and kids of all ages love it. Simply bumb your students' elbow as you say "hello" in the morning!   Foot Bumb Similar to the first option, the foot bumb is even better if you want to avoid any sort of touch of the hands and arms.   Wave to each other Simple but effective. You can do this as a whole class or wave at each student individually as they enter the classroom in the morning.   Spirit Fingers Similar to "jazz hands,"...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Get Your Classroom Disciplined Discipline is an essential part of any classroom. It is the key component to effective classroom management. But how do teachers establish and implement a discipline plan for the class? The answer is simple. We've got to teach it! Table of Contents The Day One Rule Easy Directions Rule Students' Age Rule Motivation Rule Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeande J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Day One Rule Yes, discipline in the classroom, like all the lessons from the textbook, should be taught to the students from day one no...  [Read more]

Internationally TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Internationally 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 C.R. - Korea said: Things I wish I had known before starting the courseWhen I first started teaching English here in korea, I had no previous teaching experience. My very first teaching was with elementary school students at an academy for 2 years. Since it was a private English academy, my top priority and responsibility was to finish the course books on time. I was always pressed for time and had no time to play games or do activities other than studying. So, all I needed...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Reasons to Get a TEFL Course By completing the online TEFL courses, I've obtained a clear understanding of what factors are concerned when it comes to teaching English. It's important because it offers a tremendous amount of knowledge as well as benefits to whoever wishes to develop a career in the English education field. Table of Contents To start with, the TEFL begins with some general introduction of TEFL. Secondly, Theoretical knowledge is covered. Then it comes to the practical knowledge that TEFL teaches me. Teaching Skills Resources and Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fengze C. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Revolutionize Your EFL Lessons with ChatGPT: Creative Tips and Tricks for Teachers Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a game-changer across various industries, including education. The integration of AI tools in the classroom has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach. One such tool is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that simulates conversation with human users. In this blog post, we will delve into what AI and chatbots are and how ChatGPT can be used in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. We will also explore the benefits and challenges of using AI tools like ChatGPT in education. Table of Contents Watch the live webinar about this topic Defining ChatGPT, chatbots, and...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Does Seating Arrangement in the Classroom Influence Classroom Management? The seating arrangement is one of the most important topics in classroom management. Classroom management refers to the various skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during the class. However, this essay is going to explore more on the various methods of seating arrangement and how they influence classroom management. There are three most common seating arrangement methods that can be used by the teacher. These include the traditional rows and columns, horseshoe or U-shape and clusters. These are going to be explained in detail outlining their advantages and...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are the Advantages of Reading Stories to Children When They are Learning English? Is it useful to read stories to my 3-years-old students? This is a question that many teachers ask themselves when considering reading in English in early childhood. Through careful self-assessment during my years of teaching experience, I have found out that reading stories in the classroom is a powerful resource when learning a new language. For starters, stories grab visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners' attention when seeing the images and connecting words and feelings. It is also worth considering that books enrich readers' vocabulary and strengthen their language skills. Last but not least, readers are motivated, influenced, and...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g.,...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Features of ESL Games in the Classroom A lot of activities can be settled and performed in a classroom to teach a non-native language. From tasks until routine exercises, a wide range of dynamics might be applied for a teacher. But games have different and unique features for a lesson, and its matter and characteristics need to be debated for developing consistent teaching of content. Table of Contents What is a Game? What is the Game for? Game Directions Sense of Competence Communication Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fábio A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges Faced by EFL Teachers in Kindergarten in Bangkok, Thailand Kindergartners can range from as young as 1 and a half years old to 7 years old. These children have barely developed in themselves and their native language and are required to learn English as a foreign language. To achieve this, creativity is essential to make language learning as fun and enjoyable as physically possible. My new role as "Teacher Ellie" in a kindergarten school in Bangkok, Thailand has provided me with on the job experience of language teaching. This essay will explore what I have learned so far, including any problems I faced and how I overcame them. Table of Contents Firstly, I shadowed and observed the teachers in my school to see how they...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners Teaching English to beginners is a challenge for new and experienced ESL teachers. Although with proper planning, materials, getting the students engaged and motivated in the lessons can make teaching English to beginners fun and rewarding especially when your students start to get the hang of it. It's a great feeling to see them move from having absolutely no knowledge of English to be able to speak basic English. A few things to think about. Talking a lot is just going to waste your time and leave you frustrated. Two keep your lessons fun with as much talk time as possible for the students, allowing them to practice what they are learning in a fun environment. Always praise your...  [Read more]

Accreditation TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Cert 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.D. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesBeing an English Teacher in a foreign country, there are several teaching styles that can be used. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages in its own right. A teacher needs to look at each style carefully to determine which method is the best for his/her class or if a mixture of both should be applied. This form is similar to lecturing. Lecturing is teaching by giving speech on a specific subject in the classroom. Lecturing is...  [Read more]

Companies Distance TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Distance 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.Y. - U.K. said: Teaching English as a second language to 3 - 5 year olds can be a very challenging, daunting and exhausting experience, yet highly rewarding if done correctly. A Kindergarten should be a place equivalent to a well marked out road with a clear destination. This can be achieved by structuring a classroom environment with clear organised plans, lots of materials, fun activities and a lively, enthusiastic teacher. The first day the children walk into the...  [Read more]

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Teacher's Responsibilities in a Modern Classroom Teaching is considered an activity of imparting knowledge, skills, attitude, and value from one person to another. The one who is more knowledgeable and skilled and imparts the knowledge, skills, philosophy, and value is the teacher, while the other person who receives the knowledge, skills, philosophy, and value is the learner. Teachers play some critical roles in the school, and below are some of them. Table of Contents 1. How to correctly instruct ESL students 2. Effective evaluation 3. Classroom management principles 4. Positive guidance 5. Ecological discipline building Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Helpful and Fun Outdoor ESL Activities What outdoor activities can help to teach English? I would like to say that there are plenty of outdoor activities that are effective to teach English. However, many teachers prefer indoor activities rather than outdoor, as they think that it might distract the students. Nonetheless, outdoor activities can increase their motivation for learning. Also, it helps to decrease their stress level, as they do not have to stay in the classroom as usual. Table of Contents Freewriting time Flashcard game 'Stand up if you've ever' game Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarosh Z. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 7 Amazing Games for Learning English with Preschoolers Today, as English teachers, we have better equipment and materials, improved teaching methods and techniques, endless ideas and tips on how to maintain discipline and keep our students motivated. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? It seems that we should just enjoy our classes and drink some nice tea during the breaks. However, along with all these improvements come greater demands. Each year more and more parents would like their children to learn English to ensure a better future. In our time, knowledge of English no more is your advantage, but the number one requirement for a good position. That is why our students are getting younger, sometimes to a point when...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Getting Student Placement Right - The Best Desk Arrangements for EFL Students As a teacher of English as a foreign language, or any subject really, you have to consider the seating arrangement in your classroom. Studies have shown that seating arrangements where the teacher can see the faces of all of the students at all times increase student engagement and are therefore beneficial for their learning. Considering this, here are the best desk arrangements for EFL students that you should try out in your classroom! Table of Contents Single Rows U-Shape Double Rows Clusters More things to consider regarding desk placement: Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Single Rows Setting up the...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation as the Core of Students' Learning Process All students from around the world have various ways of feeling inspired and motivated within the classroom. Examples of reasons in which students may feel unmotivated can be from lack of interest in learning the English language, uninteresting or 'boring' classwork given from the teacher or overcoming difficulties that the student may be coming across whilst learning the language. All of these aspects are possibilities of ways in which students can feel unmotivated to learn English and I am going to explain how we as teachers, can control this issue and help each learner within the classroom. Table of Contents Downsides of the Learning Process How Can Teachers Help? Types of...  [Read more]

Authorized TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL Courses 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. - South Korea said: Classroom ManagementFor this final assignment I have chosen to focus on classroom management as it is a vital component to a successful class. According to Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong, ?classroom management refers to all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that student learning can take place? (2005, p. 84). Once everything is organized it is equally important to let the students know...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Tips for Ensuring Effective Administration of a Classroom For a class to function properly it necessitates the teacher to put his /her student in a confident position, in this sense the teacher must know when to be firm with students and when to give them liberty. Table of Contents What is the classroom? Main methods of work organization Grouping Working on behavior Instructing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHIFON R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is the classroom? Classroom here refers to a room in a school or an establishment where a group of students...  [Read more]

What is an ESL teacher? Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. How is an ESL teacher different for a foreign language teacher? ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Mastering Language Instruction: The Power of ESA Methodology and Course Structure Teaching is a dynamic process that requires careful planning and effective methodologies to engage students and promote their learning. One widely used approach is the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) methodology. This summative task explores the importance of a well-structured teaching course and highlights the key elements of the ESA methodology as a valuable framework for successful language instruction. Table of Contents Importance of a Well-Structured Teaching Course The ESA Methodology: Providing Structure Advantages of the ESA Methodology Conclusion: The Value of Structure and ESA Methodology Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why and How do We Use Games in The EFL Classroom? The game we are talking about here is not only something we do to make students play and laugh but also a kind of activity with some certain purpose that serves teaching contents. It can also be called teaching techniques. Table of Contents As far as I am concerned, playing a game is a necessary part of a lesson plan, it can make the teaching process more fluent and complete. As talked above, preparing some games in the lesson plan is very important, then how do teachers use them when teaching English as a foreign language? When using games properly, they can motivate students and make classes efficient. There are some items that teachers are supposed to bear in mind when applying...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The Relevance of the ESA Methodology for EFL Teaching The acronym ESA stands for Engage, Study and Activate. The ESA methodology of teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most progressive and productive methods. It draws its strengths from the other teaching methods that were used before it. The ESA method incorporates the good aspects and advantages of the old teaching methods thereby making it a powerful method. Some of the earlier teaching methods from which the ESA teaching methodology drew its strength are the task-based learning, the communicative language teaching, the community language learning, the silent way, the suggestopedia, and the lexical approach. The ESA method has therefore managed to take the positive...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Perfect Lesson Plan for an Effective Classroom Routine It has often been said that ships cannot navigate at nights without a lighthouse; In the same way, an instructor of learning will find it difficult to operate without a lesson plan. The lesson plan can be described as the teachers' GPS. What then is a lesson plan? The lesson plan is a useful or structured guide that outlines a step by step approach of delivering a subject matter or content. A lesson plan is made up of some key components like objectives, procedures, and assessments. The actual process of writing the plan is lesson planning. Lesson planning plays a crucial role in the teaching-learning situation. Table of Contents Why do we need to plan? Teachers' Skills...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Overview of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences The theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Howard Gardner. The theory postulates that there are many different types of intelligence, which involve different skills and ways of thinking. Gardner (1989) relied on that intelligence was divided into the following categories: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal and intrapersonal. Table of Contents Linguistic Intelligence Visual/ spatial intelligence Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Logical-mathematical intelligence Musical intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles:...  [Read more]