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What My TEFL Course Taught Me About Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
What My TEFL Course Taught Me About Classroom Management
When a student describes a class that they’ve enjoyed, they often attribute their positive experience to the interesting content of the class, friendly classmates, or an inspiring teacher. A well-organized class can contribute to building these healthy student-student and student-teacher relationships, as well as create an environment in which a student can comfortably listen and learn the content given. From this course, I’ve learned how an effectively managed classroom can have a significant impact on the student’s experience, and furthermore can help a student succeed in an EFL classroom.
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Course Materials: How to Create Them and Apply in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 11 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Course Materials: How to Create Them and Apply in the Classroom
When thinking of course materials, one summons the image of textbooks and related worksheets. These are just a small part of what can be considered as course materials. With this in mind, course materials are anything the teacher brings with to the classroom to aid teaching. This essay will cover the two different groups of course material: authentic and non-authentic, created materials, and the combinations of materials as important aspects of the classroom to provide a rounded lesson for learners.
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The two material kinds are authentic and non-authentic.
Non-authentic materials include the set of materials that the teacher uses.
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Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom?
When choosing a TEFL certification course one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to complete it online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center. Both have their pros and cons so it is down to the individual to decide which best suits their own personal situation.
What are the differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course?
Probably the most significant difference is the inclusion of Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) in classroom based courses. Throughout the four-week course you will spend many hours practicing your teaching skills in a real classroom with genuine English language learners. These practice lessons are observed by an experienced course trainer who... [Read more]
Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom?
Each has unique advantages:
Evaluate your learning preferences, time constraints, and financial considerations to determine the optimal path for your TEFL journey.
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What are the differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course?
What are the advantages of an online TEFL course?
What is a combined TEFL course?
Are online and in-class TEFL courses both viable options?
What are the differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course?
Probably the most significant difference is the inclusion of Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) in classroom based courses. Throughout the four-week course you will spend many hours practicing your teaching skills in a real classroom with genuine... [Read more]
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ITTT's in-dass TEFL certification courses are intensive four-week classroom based English teaching programs. They provide participants with plenty of practical teaching experience, in addition to a solid grounding in teaching methods and language concepts. At the end of the course graduates receive an internationally recognized TEFL qualification.
EACH COURSE CONSISTS OF 120+ HOURS OF STUDY.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE 6 TO 10 HOURS OF OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE
COURSE PLACES ARE AVAILABLE IN 25+ LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE
THE IN-CLASS COURSE COVERS SIX MAIN AREAS:
TEACHING PRACTICE
Trainees put theory into practice and gain valuable experience teaching real students.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
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How Does Seating Arrangement in the Classroom Influence Classroom Management? - TEFL Blog
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]
Is a 120-hour TEFL enough? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Is a 120-hour TEFL enough?
Many trainees wonder if a 120-hour TEFL certificate is adequate to teach in a classroom or online when looking for a teaching position. It may not appear to be enough time to become a competent teacher, but we guarantee that it is possible.
Most ESL employers and schools will want you to complete at least 120 hours of training before applying for their vacant jobs. Some employers may even require that you have some classroom experience alongside the 120 hours of study. There are various TEFL courses available that contain this number of study hours, as well as some level of classroom practice, making them ideal for jobs that require experience.
What is a 120-hour TEFL course?
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Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it?
Many texts on this subject begin primarily by defining the term 'classroom management'. I equally think it is not out of place to begin a discussion on classroom management from the same perspective. Classroom management refers to the variety of skills employed by which teachers and schools to curtail disruptive behavior of learners so as to create a congenial environment for teaching and learning. It is the case from the definition that the classroom setting may not always be as well-ordered and peaceful for teaching and learning as it should be and may require certain organizational skills and the ability to create of a friendly and disciplined atmosphere in order for... [Read more]
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TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course
Boh is from Egypt and he just finished the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course. The course exceeded his expectations as it was well structured, covered all major topics on English classroom. He also enjoyed the lessons on classroom management, student profiling, evaluating and pronunciation. He recommends the course to anyone who wants to work in the EFL field and teach and live abroad.
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4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This ITTT TEFL article talks about what you can expect from taking an in-class TEFL/TESOL course at one of the many locations available around the world.
6 Useful Classroom Technologies | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This ITTT TEFL article showcases 6 different technologies which can be used effectively in the EFL classroom.
3 Important Questions About Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This ITTT TEFL article describes why lesson planning is important and how you can use the lesson planning process to make yourself a better teacher.
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General English Course Books for Adults ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
General English Course Books for Adults
There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes.
General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners.
The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local... [Read more]
6 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
6 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills
To ensure an effective, beneficial, and enjoyable experience of learning, it is important to consider a range of factors within a classroom which have the potential to benefit or hinder a lesson. Such factors include the teacher’s use of eye contact, the grouping of students, the layout of the classroom, and the amount of time the teacher and students talk, as well as building rapport with students and maintaining discipline within the classroom. Ultimately these factors are important for a teacher to understand as they have the propensity to determine learning outcomes.
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Eye contact, gestures and voice
Student groupings
Classroom layout
Teacher and student talking... [Read more]
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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How to Raise Awareness of Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their strategies on creating a pleasant classroom environment for students with different cultural backgrounds.
How to Foster Motivation in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL graduate raises the problem of motivation in the classroom. They provide us with several strategies for fostering students' will to... [Read more]
9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management
What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities.
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1. Expression control method
2. Sound control method
3. Gaze method
4. Pause attraction method
5. Name method
6. Gesture method
7. Short rest method
8. Media transformation method
9. Competition stimulation... [Read more]
Where is the best place to teach English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is the best place to teach English in Japan?
Every year, Japan magnetically draws in thousands of foreign English teachers due to the widespread job availability across its towns and cities. Coupled with the comfortable average salary enabling a good standard of living and savings, and an unmatched cultural and social landscape, Japan makes an irresistible choice for many. However, choosing the exact region to make your home can be a bit of a challenge. The nation's cities brim with possibilities, and even the quieter areas offer a refreshing change from the typically frantic city life. While it is hard to go wrong with any choice in Japan, the following areas come highly recommended, considering the local job market and the experiences of our past course graduates.
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The Best Methods to Increase Confidence in ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
The Best Methods to Increase Confidence in ESL Students
Teaching English in a foreign country has become very popular in the last five years. The reason is that many people want to travel the world and explore the cultural differences from different countries. The younger generation can't travel the world because they simply don’t have the money to travel and can’t afford the expensiveness while they are travel overseas. That is the main reason why many younger people choose to teach English abroad because they needed money for their daily expensive while they are overseas.
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Points to Consider
Teacher’s Personal Confidence
Attitude
Lesson Planning
Why do You Need Confidence?
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The Benefits and Risks of New Technology in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Benefits and Risks of New Technology in the Classroom
Having worked in South Korea for almost 8 years, I have been fortunate enough to experience a rapid influx of new technology in the classroom. As a hub of new technology, Korea promotes the use of new technology by teachers in public schools. These new technologies include the use of touch-screen TVs, Ipads and tablets, as well as VR systems.
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Touch-screen TVs
iPads and tablets
VR systems
Potential drawbacks of new technology in the classroom
“We must ensure that teachers are provided proper teacher training so that they don't just rely on the technology to teach.â€
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4 Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 May 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
4 Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom
In an era where technology is prevalent and has become a big part of our culture, it is beneficial to incorporate it in the classroom. Technology in the Education system is one of the greatest changes we have witnessed over the years. The paradigm has shifted immensely to a point where we no longer must sit in a classroom to learn. Everything being taught in the classroom can now be taught online in the comfort of your own space and at a time convenient to you.
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Increases experimentation and interaction
Reduces costs and increases access to learning materials
Boosts the effectiveness of education
Keeps pace with contemporary teaching practices
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The 3 Most Important Parts of Classroom Management for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
The 3 Most Important Parts of Classroom Management for ESL Teachers
Classroom management is one of the most important aspects of teaching and is the key to students’ successful learning. Consequently, how to effectively manage and run classroom becomes the central theme and sometimes the biggest concern for English teachers, especially when facing young learners. There are a variety of settings with different scenarios but since I currently teach in Japan, here I would like to focus on the class setting in which all students are Japanese, i.e., of a single nationality who learn English as a foreign language.
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The classroom environment
Student behavior
The importance of building trust in the classroom
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Pros to Using New Technology in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros to Using New Technology in the Classroom
In recent years, technology has become an integral part of our daily life. Businesses, hospitals, pharmacies, banks, shopping habits, and even our social life, all rely heavily on the use of technology. The education system is certainly no exception.
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Advantages
Flexibility
Methods
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One of the most obvious advantages of using technology in education is easy to access to information. With online resources being just a click... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Coursebooks And Materials/materials Suitable For Classroom - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Coursebooks and Materials - Types of Materials
This presentation is going to focus on the use of course books, materials and teaching aids. There are many materials that we can bring to our classroom that will help with the teaching of our lessons and these include, though they're not limited to, things such as the wipe board, similar to the one that we're using here, various types of visual aids, created or bought worksheets, the use of cassettes CDs and DVDs and the use of video and in these classroom materials, we can also include things such as dictionaries and course books, various types of resource books that we'll have a look at and other materials such as photo copiers, computers, OHPs. So what we'd like to do is just to take a general look at some of the issues relating... [Read more]
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8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management
Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest.
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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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1. Seating Arrangement
Strategic placing of student seating arrangements can have a positive effect on the class in a number of ways, pairing a quieter student with a more... [Read more]
5 Important Reasons to Start Planning Lessons Today! - TEFL Blog
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.
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A lesson plan provides a framework
Lesson plans let you set clear goals
Planning your lessons shows students you... [Read more]
Repitition & Rhythm - Using Songs in the EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 13 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Repitition & Rhythm - Using Songs in the EFL Classroom
Songs, what are songs? Merriam-Webster define a song as a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung OR a single (and often standalone) work of music that is typically intended to be sung by the human voice with distinct and fixed pitches and patterns using sound and silence and a variety of forms that often include the repetition of sections. I will like to emphasize on some major factors that makes songs in the classroom very important in learning a new language and the general upbringing of children.
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Using Music, Songs and Rhymes as a Teaching Aid
Songs - a Tool for Memorization, Coordination, and Imagination
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4 Positive Ways to Motivate Students in the Kindergarten Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
4 Positive Ways to Motivate Students in the Kindergarten Classroom
How to motivate and keep the students interested in learning the English language?
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1. Make Class Communicative:
2. Make Class Fun:
3. Forge Relationships:
4. Give Feedback:
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To teach at the Kindergarten level the teacher has to be mindful of keeping students' attention and maintaining order. It is important to have structure and routines. To ensure the students are comfortable, happy and engaged while learning and practicing English there needs to be a balance between patients and strictness. To keep... [Read more]
4 Strategies for Building Cultural Awareness in the Madagascan Classroom - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
4 Strategies for Building Cultural Awareness in the Madagascan Classroom
â€Teachers who are interested in fostering a cultural awareness in their classroom should actively demonstrate to their students that they genuinely care about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs. To this end, there are several strategies that you can use to build trusting relationships with diverse students.†(Lynch, 2015)
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Show an interest in the ethnic background of your students
Adopt a “facilitator†role as the teacher
Be sensitive to different religious practices
Be aware of cultural differences between major cities and rural areas
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The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom
Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you’re teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more.
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1. Board Race
How to play:
2. Call My Bluff / Two Truths and A Lie
How to play:
3. Simon Says
How to Play:
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Teaching StyleI think that one of the most important aspects of teaching English to a class is the style the teacher decides to portray towards the students. It is one thing to just drill your students on a bunch of material they are not familiar with. However, this may not be enough to get the students engaged and actually learn to love English and school in general. Every teacher will have their own way to go about teaching and maintaining a class.
It is very... [Read more]
The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom
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.
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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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