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The Importance of a Teacher in a Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The role of a teacher plays a critical role in a classroom setting. They are seen as leaders and someone for the learners to provide support and guidance. A great example of the impact of a teacher was in a previous lesson where it shows a comparison of two videos. One video showed the teacher being rude, disrespectful, uninterested, and inpatient among many things. He was rushing through his lesson, causing confusion among the students, and made it dreadful to be in the classroom. The other video showed positive examples of how to be a great teacher. The most valuable trait the teacher exhibited was by ensuring a healthy and positive learning environment. He started the lesson by smiling, greeting the students, and learning their names. Afterward,... [Read more]
The Practical Importance of a Teacher in a Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
People might think that teachers' job is easy and anyone can do it as effectively as they can. In reality, they have lots of duties and responsibilities to play and fulfill. In fact, teachers play a very special role in education. The education system wouldn't be possible without them.
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Lesson Planning and Creating the Material
Knowledge Transferring and Advice Giving
Evaluating and Assessing
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The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating.
Teaching Skills
My TEFL Experience
Teachers' Attitude
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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.
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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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Playing Games in the Classroom to Create a Friendly Atmosphere
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I believe that using English learning games will have a great impact on the students in a positive way, having fun and integrating the new language in that activity is a big boost for learning. The coursebook is essential and a great study tool, but a variety of activity is very important. There are so many different types of games which is amazing because the fact that the teacher can provide a totally different game to play will keep the students' interest at its fullest, and that will make the student absorb a new language like a sponge.
Types of Games
Different Ways to Learn
Downsides of Playing Games
Build up Your Game Library
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Games in The Classroom as a Fantastic Way to Start a Lesson - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Anyone who has ever been in a classroom knows how much students enjoy playing games. Playing games is exciting and a great time for the students to get to know each other better as well as feel more at ease with the teacher. Consequently, a good English Teacher should know how to use games I order to achieve goals like reviewing previously learned vocabulary, enhancing spelling skills, practicing grammar points, promoting a nice and positive attitude in the classroom and many more!
Games For Young Learners
Vocabulary Games
Competition
Hangman and Pictionary
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Benefits of Using Songs in the Classroom: a Mother’s and a Teacher’s Opinion - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As the mother of a 3-year-old son, born in Spain to British parents, I have found that singing the same song in both English and Spanish has helped my son become bilingual.
Quicker Learning
Total Physical Response
My surprising observation
Latest Researches
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Provided it is done in a fun and interesting way, James appears to retain information much quicker when presented to him in song form. For example, we sing the days of the week, first in English and then in Spanish, both to the same tune and he... [Read more]
The Lowdown On Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
According to Jeanne Et Al (2009: 284) teachers are regarded as one of the most important socialization factors in every society in the world. A world without teachers would be a black hole without any fruitful improvements. Kindergarten English teachers are regarded as the backbone of any form of language acquisition as people climb the academic ladder. This is the first stage that children are exposed to a language that is completely foreign to them. Children at this stage are just beginning to become comfortable with one language and introducing a new language, especially one as complex as English, can, therefore, be difficult.
Teaching Resources that Kindergarten teachers can use
Teaching Guides
Engage
Study
Activate
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Top Responsibilities of a Teacher in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Everyday people learn new things about the surrounding world, everyday people improve climbing upstairs by stairs, everyday people enrich with information that can be helpful in the future. The question is "can they do it on their own?" Who helps them to study? The answer is quite simple. It is a teacher.
Teacher's Community Position
Care Giver
Atmosphere Creator
Mentor
Communicator
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English as a Foreign Language in The Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English as a foreign or second language in Kindergarten is an optimal opportunity for the children. In addition to the gratifying feeling most teachers feel when working with children, children in Kindergarten are still in the early stages of childhood and are receptive to new languages and vocabulary. There are many benefits that come with teaching children and there are various ways to present oneself as a teacher to effectively get the children focused on the tasks at hand.
Benefits
Professional Qualities
Organizational Skills
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ITTT: A Leader in the TESOL Industry - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The History of ITTT
ITTT's Accreditation and Recognition
ITTT's Range of TEFL and TESOL Courses
Job Placement Support by ITTT
The Benefits of Choosing ITTT for TEFL/TESOL Training
ITTT's Online TEFL/TESOL Courses
ITTT's In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses
Alumni Success Stories with ITTT
ITTT's Commitment to Quality Education
ITTT's Impact on the Global ESL Teaching Community
Founded in 1998, ITTT has established itself as a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses globally. With over two decades of experience in the industry, ITTT has trained thousands of individuals to become successful English language teachers. The organization's commitment to excellence and innovation has set it apart as a trusted name in the field of English language teaching. Founded in 1998, ITTT has established... [Read more]
Roles of a Teacher in The ESA Appoach - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One of the most crucial roles of the teacher is to improve students' performance. In daily lessons, teachers are engaged in different classroom scenarios, performed teaching duties, and rendered extra effort to help maximize students' learning. Another thing that adds to this noble task is the diverse roles of the teacher he/she has to play.
Engager
Servicer
Activator
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With this, I thought of three basic roles that teachers need to portray in the 21st century. This Engager-Servicer-Activator (ESA) teacher roles... [Read more]
What is a Teacher’s Responsibility in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Discipline is inevitable in any training institution or workplace, in every society, there are norms which people must respect to maintain stability in society. Discipline is said to be rules put in place to regulate people's activities or a code of behavior using punishment to correct disobedience. Our focus here will be on classroom discipline which is the practice of teaching others to obey rules or norms which anyone who breaks the rules will be punished.
Discipline
Guidance
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Using Songs in the Lesson: a Sample Plan - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Many of us, who have had the opportunity to learn a new language have this exciting memory of learning a non-native language even though it could have been just a word or eventually mastering the language itself but, till date have that in our memory bank and access it as and when necessary. In many cases it often beings with a song where we pick up a few words when we are listing to it and slowly try to build up our vocabulary and potentially develop an interest in learning that new language.
Reasons to Use Songs
Lesson Plan
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The Principles of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
First, let me explain what EFL means. It means English as a Foreign language. We all know childhood is the best time in everyone's life. Firstly, children are taken care of by their parents. Parents provide love, food, clothing, and knowledge. They want their children to have the beast, so they can be the best. Secondly, children are taken to school and put into the care of teachers.
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Teacher's Attitude
Secrets of teaching EFL
Relationships with the students
How to create a positive atmosphere
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Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience - TEFL Blog
Shanique Hutchinson
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Throughout my scholastic journey, I have been exposed to various foreign languages such as: Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese. Apart from learning the lexical and grammatical structures of these languages, I was apprised of other cultural elements of the countries that spoke these languages through various materials as well as interacting with natives from these territories. This deep rooted love affair with other cultures, specifically languages, stirred my future aspirations to become a cultural ambassador.
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Cultural exchange and classroom teaching
Cultural exchange outside of the classroom versus inside of the classroom
Points to consider as a culture ambassador
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The Overview of Teacher’s Personal Qualities Playing a Significant Role in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have always looked up to teachers regardless of the subject they master. Since we are kids, teachers become part of our lives at school. We become familiar with this role since we start attending school till we reach university and as students, we were all at some point in front of different styles of teaching methods and personalities. Whether we feel or not comfortable with a teacher, they are there to educate and to share their knowledge. The role of a teacher has significantly changed over the years and as a result of the role of the students also has been affected in some way. Teachers are part of our growth and development process which is very relevant to our lives. Kids are sent to school every day for long hours during many years, so they are... [Read more]
The Need in a Structured Course to Progress in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Many teachers of the English language, both young and old at secondary school level are faced with the uphill task of designing a course structure. They often find designing a progression as a real Herculean task. As a secondary school student, I took English language courses with teachers who in most cases used just the prescribed textbooks page after page.
My Teaching Experience
Course Syllabus Importance
What is Progression and How to Design it?
Example Plan
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The Importance of a Teacher in Early Childhood Education - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Educating children is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles. Children are usually illustrated as a bath sponge when it comes to absorbing language input. They could learn easily learn a language without much force at a young age. As teachers or educators, we need to be able to nurture them to have a positive mind and become an independent individual in the future. A child's future would largely depend on the education they receive when they are young. Thus, it is a teacher's role to mold children by giving the best education in a positive direction at a young age.
Teacher's Roles
Teacher's Attitude and Approach
Role Model
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The Point of Using Games in a TEFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching language to children is a rather delicate and complex process that requires a careful approach and patience from the teacher. To make this process more vivid and interesting for children, it is necessary to remember the existence of such an important and very useful tool as games.
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Basis
Motivation
Approach to games
Teaching point
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The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview - TEFL Blog
Carrie Kellenberger
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Learning how to answer common questions in an ESL interview is easy if you've researched and prepared in advance, even if you've never had a formal job interview before.
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The 15 Most Common ESL Interview Questions
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Before we head into answering the top 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview, there are a few things to check off your to-do list before interviewing:
1. Tell me a little about yourself.
This is an icebreaker question that gives you the opportunity to sell yourself.
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Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The personality of a teacher, their attitude towards teaching and their relationship with the students have a major impact on the motivation of the class to learn a foreign language. Being kind, patient, entertaining and with a good subject, knowledge is some of the characteristics of a good teacher.
Leading Part
Role Model
Individual Instructor
Evaluator
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5 Ways a Teacher Can Perform in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
According to the students' developmental reality, educational goals and requirements, the role of the teacher are not only to teach students some aspects of textbook knowledge but also to adopt specific teaching methods in specific environments and to promote student growth through specific channels. An effective teacher, who is a complex professional role, understands that teaching involves wearing multiple hats to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Therefore, the role of the teacher in shaping up lives is unparalleled.
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1. Controller
2. Role Model
3. Organizer
4. Observer
5. Motivator
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Teacher as a Key Person in the Classroom Environment - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English teachers have a significant role to play in a classroom. They are involved in engaging students to maintain a focus on the language. However, the major roles of the English teacher in a classroom are classified into five premium categories. These categories involve their roles as a controller, organizer, assessor, participant, and a helper (Keller, 2016). This essay aims to highlight the role of English teachers in the classroom.
Controller
Organizer
Assessor
Participant
Helper
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The Evolution of TEFL in a Globalized World - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Roots of TEFL Education
Global Demand for English Teachers
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The Future of TEFL Education
TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. As globalization expanded, the demand for English language proficiency grew, leading to the development of formal TEFL training programs. Today, TEFL courses are offered worldwide to prepare educators for teaching English to non-native speakers. TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, has a rich history dating back to the... [Read more]
General Overview of A Teacher’s Responsibilities in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Behind every successful company or sports team, there is an efficient leader. One who is capable of executing the team's goals and vision to the maximum capacity. A teacher is no different. A successful teacher is capable of elevating the performance of his or her students. In this summative task, I will discuss the different roles a teacher must perform and why they are essential to the job.
Personal Experience
Overview of Teachers' Responsibilities
How to Perform Well
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A Teacher’s Personality in the Center of Classroom Attention - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
"Teachers have three loves: Love of learning, Love of learners and love of bringing the first love two loves together" Scott Hayden
Students are most affected by the quality of their teachers.
First of all, a good teacher should be kind and patient.
To me, a great teacher should also care about their students.
Apart from that, kids mess about when they are bored.
And last but not least, a good teacher can motivate learners to study better.
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Not only do they interact with their teachers every day in the classroom but the quality of that interaction matters for our students' future. Especially, English teachers especially need the following qualities.
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Using Songs as a Transition in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Sitting in a classroom can be such a boring and dull time for children if the teacher is not playful, fun, and creative with the tasks and activities he/she provides. I understand that teaching requires a whole lot of information to be imported into the heads of the students, but I honestly think there are very many paths to the same goal.
My Learning Experience
Presenting the Material
Practical Implementation
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A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Brittany Varano
Destinations Alumni Experiences
For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country.
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So, who can teach English with EPIK?
A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule
7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready
8:00 am Walk to School
8:30 am School Starts
9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch
1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods
2:40 pm Students Go Home
2:40 - 4:30 pm Lesson Planning
4:30 Freedom!
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