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Master of Arts in Education The Master of Arts in Education is an additional high-level certification that is aimed at experienced, practicing teachers who are looking to further increase their qualifications and teaching knowledge to benefit their career prospects and the quality of their student’s education. The course can be completed entirely online from any location in the world, providing a considerable amount of flexibility when it comes to how and when you choose to study. In addition, you are also welcome to attend module discussion sessions that are held on two pre-scheduled Saturdays for each module of the course at the Bangkok School of Management. Logistically, this option is only available to those living and working in the region, but it is a highly recommended feature...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Simple Rules Which Help to Keep Students Motivated Emphasize the most critical concepts continuously. Reiterate these concepts in lectures and assignments throughout the course. Include questions relating to these critical subjects on every exam, thus rewarding students for learning, retaining, and, hopefully, applying this knowledge in a variety of contexts. Table of Contents 1. Use visual aid 2. Organize in-class activities 3. Show that the content is related 4. Show the importance of the vocabulary 5. Praise 6. Challenge Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maurine M. S. 1. Use visual aid Provide students with a "visual aid" when possible to...  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching One Student and a Group It has been suggested that most students prefer one to one teaching as opposed to being taught as a group. This is because there are some differences in teaching one on one and group lessons. These can be noticed in the teaching methods, tips and strategies. Table of Contents Timing Homework Evaluation Teacher Speaking Time Practical Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Michael A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Timing A good example is in the time requirement because teaching time differs from one on one and group activities...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Teacher Who Talks Less is on Their Way to Success The more a teacher speaks the less attention the learners will pay. Decreasing teacher speaking time can be done with a few practical steps and wonderful teaching methods. It all starts with proper planning. When designing a lesson plan be sure to include assignments and activities that will engage your students and do not call for a teacher dominant role. Table of Contents Classroom activities Eliciting Additional materials Revision methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Johnelle M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Steps to Teaching Mixed Ability ESL Students Effectively It is well known that the population of students in the same class is usually heterogeneous. In other words, all students have different learning abilities, talents, intelligence, interests, and maturity level. A teacher's task is to understand how to help each student to learn best. Educators use various teaching techniques, methods, and tools to reach students' needs. There are different ways to teach the classes with mixed learning abilities, and among them are the strategies that work well in the multilevel classes. Table of Contents 1. Testing the students' level 2. The principles of instruction 3. Variations in classroom management...  [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]

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parents Part in Children’s Educational Process A child's education starts at home. For a child, every parent should be his or her first teacher. So parents' role in the education of their child is very critical. They form a bridge between their child and school. Child, school/teacher, and parents form a triangle. When they work together children often tend to do better in school. They achieve not only academic success but also develop better social skills. Table of Contents Parent-child communication Parent-teacher communication Home support Encouragement and reward Setting a positive environment Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In this essay, I will discuss a few ways in which parents...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults The teaching of business English by definition means that your students/clients will be adults.English is the modern language of business. As markets have become global, businesses at all levels have had to adapt and train their staff in English usage, both written and spoken. Table of Contents Expertise in different fields Business interactions vs. Life interactions Benefits Place of study Skills to develop Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jessica H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Expertise in different fields When...  [Read more]

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills From the Swedish Curriculum and TEFL Syllabus Perspective As a teacher of English, one may need to identify some areas that are essential in teaching even though the syllabus doesn't mention them. For instance, what to teach is suggested but not how to do that. Having taken courses in pedagogy and didactics in Sweden (in the Swedish language) was and still is highly appreciated, but I may consider the TEFL and CTEYLS courses more satisfying when it comes to investigating ways and possibilities of designing a syllabus in teaching English. Another consequence of studying these courses is that it may as well result in better understanding and improving methods of preparing the French language as well. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Discipline Affects Motivation In and Out of Japanese Classrooms I work in two schools. I am an assistant language teacher at one commercial (low-level English) high school, and an integrated (high-level English) academic junior high and high school. I have had experiences with different kinds of students, Japanese-English teachers, and classroom atmospheres. In Japan, students take an entrance exam to get into high school. If they scored low on the entrance exam, then they are placed in the lowest ranking class. Each school has a certain number of classrooms for each grade. Both of my high schools have six classes total for each grade. There are usually around forty to forty-two students in each class as well. Teaching forty...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivating Students In An ESL Classroom Motivation is a crucial part of learning and it has grave importance especially in an ESL classroom. Language teachers should be aware of their role in motivating their students and take responsibility while teaching. Students tend to get easily demotivated while they are learning a new language since it involves making many mistakes and devoting a lot of time and effort. Teachers should help their students to keep their motivation level high. There are three main steps for motivating learners. Teachers should start with setting attainable goals, blend their needs and interests while teaching and acknowledge their accomplishments. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Challenging Goals...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Right Evaluation Methods to Keep Students Motivated Many factors can impact students' motivation such as social, psychological, educational, economical, etc. However, a teacher can still play an important role to keep the students motivated. In Afghanistan's educational tradition, students are often compared to each other, and they are ranked based on tests and exams throughout the course. Additionally, the teacher corrects every student's assignment. Notice the word "correct" has been used instead of "mark" or "assess." The teacher will try to point out every single mistake or error. Having six years of English language teaching experience, plus observing my colleagues' and students' behaviour, and studying the methods of foreign...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions. Table of Contents Language structure How to work this out? Consonants Reading comprehension Word building Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohammad E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea I have taught English before in an English tutoring institute in Korea on two separate occasions. I am American but I grew up in South Korea. For extra money, I started teaching English for the first time at age 19. I taught very young children, from age 4 to age 7. It was extremely difficult because there were probably about 20 students and at those ages' children have such different mental capacities. Therefore, teaching was almost impossible as the older children picked up everything very quickly and would become bored and loud, while the younger children would be too scared to talk and practice anything. It felt much more like a daycare than any English class. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 4 Easy Ways to Build Confidence and Persistence in Students "Students who stop working at the first moment of perceived difficulty are even more perplexing because their lack of persistence is often confused with laziness. While it may be tempting to just advise students to keep trying, this advice seldom resolves the problem. (Julia G. Thompson)" Table of Contents Activate Prio Knowledge Break Lessons Down Have Advanced Students Help Weaker Students Help Your Students Realize Their Strengths Become a teacher abroad with a TEFL course from ITTT! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: Outlined in the article mentioned above are 28 different ways to build persistent and confident students. Below, I have summarized the 4 best ways...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Image of The Perfect Teacher What qualities should a teacher have? Personal or professional qualities, and which ones are more important? For example, is it possible for a teacher to be charged with a duty to love children, or is it enough that he treats them with respect and good knowledge of his subject? Should a teacher be an outgoing leader? Which teacher is better - kind or strict? Table of Contents Language Proficiency Soft Skills Creativity Organizational Skills 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! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alla S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of New Technologies in the Classroom When we talk about modern education, what a student wants the most is a good classroom and a good experience. With advancements in science and technology, there is a lot of things to expect in the education sector. Incorporating modern technologies in the right mix can lift the spirit of the classroom learning environment. With the convenience, availability, and flexibility offered with new technologies, students would have more interest in learning, sharing and learning new information in day to day basis. Table of Contents 1. Convenience 2. Availability 3. Flexibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Interesting TEFL Opportunity in New Zealand Date posted:2020-06-29 | Writer: Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) | Email: [email protected] Established in 1967, The Marine Training Centre (MTC) in Kiribati is  the most important source of private sector employment for I-Kiribati, with regular opportunites for TEFL qualified teachers. Seafaring is recognised as the best overseas employment opportunity for I-Kiribati and the wages earned by MTC trainees has provided support to the extended families and communities of the seafarers. As strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential to gaining employment on foreign vessel, this assignment will play a key role in improving students' skills in this area. As an EFL teacher, you will work alongside the Head of Deck...  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Comparative Teaching Methodologies This is my teaching experience so l will tell it in the form of a story. In 2011, l sat for my Advanced Level final exams and then applied for a post of temporary teacher at a school in an area called Date. Beginning of 2012, l traveled to Date from Harare to begin what l call a character building turmoil. I was an inexperienced 20-year-old girl who was about to take on a class that would be sitting for its final exam come to the end of that year, with half the class being my former primary school classmates and the other half not thinking much of me. Table of Contents My Experience Building Confidence The Importance Of Communication Conquering Doubts And Fears Choice Of Assignments Being...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Improve English Writing Skills in Chinese Classrooms Creative writing classes are fun. Creative writing classes are rewarding. And sometimes, creative writing classes can be highly frustrating. I remember sitting down on a rainy day in Kunming, China, in front of me a cup of tea and a pile of homework assignments from my creative writing class. And I remember my disappointment as text after text turned out to be virtually identical, each one a variation of a popular Chinese fairy tale. Even the names of the characters seemed to have been picked from a very small pool of available names. Table of Contents The Lack of Creativity in China ESA Approach to Writing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach ESL Classes of Mixed Ability Students are never on the same proficiency as one another. Whether that would be in Math class, Science class, or English class. Everyone has their own abilities and own knowledge. As a teacher, this can be an exciting challenge. There are many ways that you can improve learning in your mixed-ability classroom. Table of Contents Peer Learning in Small Groups Challenge Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bevan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Peer Learning in Small Groups One way to do this would be to pair the more proficient...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Teachers Develop the Productive Skills of Japanese Junior High School Students Change is coming to the way that English is taught in Japanese public schools. The changes to the curriculum by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) increase the teaching of English at all levels of schooling. The goal of this change is, in the words of Ikuko Tsuboya-Newel, founder and chair of Tokyo International School, "The government has decided that beginning in 2020 all high school graduates must achieve a level of English equivalent to B1" ("Why do Japanese have trouble learning English?", The Japan Times, October 29, 2017). To achieve that goal, high school entrance exams are expected to include more...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Tips on Managing a Large Class This article will explain how varying class grouping, visual aids, and student-to-student interaction can help manage a large class. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Possible Challenges 1. Grouping 2. Visual Aids 3. Student-to-student interaction Eager to teach abroad? Get TEFL certified! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natasha A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Possible Challenges Teaching English to a large class can seem like a daunting task, because the students may have different levels of English learning at the beginning of the class, and will likely...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in California, USA Date posted:2017-05-30 | Writer: New College | Email: [email protected] New College has an immediate opportunity for a TEFL qualified teacher in Lodi, California. REQUIREMENTS: ·         TESOL Certificate, completed, or in progress, and some training, teaching, group leadership, or tutoring skills. ·         To teach the Intro to Outlook & Excel/Advanced grammar level, knowledge of, and comfort with these platforms is required. ·         Native English or Native English Proficiency ·         You must be able to arrive on time for classes.  DUTIES:...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in USA Date posted:2010-05-24 | Writer: Citrus College | Email: [email protected] With students from over 12 countries - including China, Japan, Spain, France, Belgium, Taiwan, Brazil, Thailand and more - coming this summer, we are looking for TEFL qualified teachers for Intensive English Program with FLS International at Citrus College, Glendora, California. Instructors will work with a set curriculum to provide high-quality instruction to international students. Teaching assignments will range from 3 to 5 hours per day. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (MA preferred), TEFL certification, at least 2 years of teaching experience (either domestic or abroad), and strong written and verbal communication skills. Starting pay rate dependant on qualifications and...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Short Guide for Preparing Course Materials for TEFL Teaching Course materials are the ingredients of the class, that if implemented effectively, make it taste good. A teacher can be amazing at instructing but the materials are what will help the students apply the lecture and know if they understood it. It reminds me of when I was in class, listening to my teacher, oftentimes I was really under the impression that I understood what the teacher was saying. When I did my homework though, I found it difficult to apply that information to the exercises. This was often the case when the teacher explained things well, but the materials weren't personalized and came from a textbook that has been out of date for the past 5 years. Here...  [Read more]

Teach English in Vietnam (8) Date posted:2015-07-05 | Writer: American Academy | Email: [email protected] American Academy has been widely recognized as a leading, reputable and reliable English Language Center with 29 branches in Vietnam and Thailand for over 10 years. We are looking for experienced, dynamic EFL teachers who can start in late August – September to teach communicative English at public schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Typical duties include: •             Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age group •             Evaluating a students’ class work and assignments...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed For a Small IETS Institute in Southern India Date posted:2020-02-19 | Writer: Bemax Academy | Email: [email protected] Bemax Academy is the most trusted and widely acknowledged coaching academy in India for Doctors, Nurses and other Paramedical Courses. We offer exciting career opportunities for people at all stages of their development and are currently in need of a TEFL: qualified IELTS teacher.   JOB DETAILS: * Being in charge of teaching and training IELTS for students including preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and classroom management. * Conducting Placement Tests in order to determine the most suitable classes for students * Organizing and arranging the given classes to reach the highest efficiency * Supporting for...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being Flexible in your Teaching Methods When it comes to teaching a lot of teachers are set in their ways, especially if this has been their career for a while, but over the years we have learned that teachers need to be flexible with their methods because there is a wide range of learning abilities in every classroom. Each child has their own learning styles and the way we approach a lesson should be tailored too, hopefully, to meet the needs of every child in the room. Table of Contents Planning for better learning experiences Before planning Adaptability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandra M. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Seating Arrangement Influences Learning From both my experiences as well as what I have learned from this course, I believe seating arrangement in the classroom is very important. I remember always remember one teacher in college because her class stuck out from all of the others. In her greek history class, we were forced to place our desks into the form of a circle a vast majority of the time. She warned us from the first day of her class that this would be a class far different from the normal teaching style. She told us that this style would help ensure we stay engaged, listen to others as well as her and would help to keep us accountable for our previous reading assignments. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]