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Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream ESL teaching job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers could include:
Volunteer English language teaching
Teaching English in your own country
English language teacher trainer
Head English language teacher
International business
ELT administration
Curriculum or course designer
International law
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How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream.
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Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to pronounce your name, but the question is, have you experienced talent-based learning?
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Ask a Non-Native TEFL Teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly itttt live session uh today we are going to talk um about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to tefl teaching or um probably career building so feel free to uh comment and i'll try to help you out and reach you back with uh my thoughts and ideas um and maybe you'll find um my suggestions useful okay uh i have to fix my camera just slightly i feel like it's moving moving down somehow so um i hope that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly and if you see this video if you see this live please let me know where are you guys from so what's something is wrong with my camera uh for some reason i don't know why but uh it's just moving it's just uh going down for some reason... [Read more]
How to Optimize Your CV for a Virtual English Teacher Career in 2023 - TEFL Blog
Dorian Martin
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
To become a successful virtual English teacher after completing your TEFL course of choice is a matter of presenting your skillset as viable for teaching online.
Outline your Qualifications, Competencies and Prior Experiences Properly
Do Background Research on the Platform you might Teach On
Formatting your CV Properly will make it Stand Out
Demonstrate That You're Up-To-Date on Current Trends
Attach a Supplemental Cover/Motivational Letter about Yourself
Use Keywords Related to Virtual English Teaching
Gather Testimonials, Reviews or Recommendations from Past Experiences
List of the Technology you have Available for Virtual Teaching
The Advantages of Optimizing your CV as a Virtual English Teacher in 2023
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What TEFL Course to Choose: Non-Native Teacher Needs Analysis - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello and welcome to the itt's weekly live stream my name is lisa and i'm super glad to welcome you at a new live session uh so we are just about to start uh but we are going to wait for some people to join us so uh if you are watching this uh video as a recording please skip this beginning um in three minutes or so probably um while i'm going to introduce today's live session and stuff like that uh but if you want to um learn a little bit more about itttt and about myself as a host of these sessions uh stay here and uh yeah let's do it together so um yeah i'm super glad to welcome you guys thanks a lot for joining in uh let me know if you see and hear me clearly because i'm not sure if my equipment is working if my um camera and mic are all right so let me know via the comment section uh... [Read more]
Classroom is a Stage and Teacher is an Actor - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A teacher must assume many different roles as they perform the task of teaching both during the lesson and outside the lesson. By outside the lesson, I am referring to the Lesson Planning, materials to be used set up and classroom organization. During the lesson is, of course, the actual teaching of the students. As listed in Unit 2 there are 6 roles in total including Instructor, Facilitator, Mentor, Psychologist, Counsellor, and Policeman. These roles are true for all levels of teaching and are modified to suit the age and level of the students. In the case of teaching Younger Learners, it is very important to consider their age in terms of attention span, interests and sense of imagination and fun. Perhaps even more important is to consider the... [Read more]
TEFL Africa - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Primary Classroom Teacher
Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: Modern English School Cairo | Email: [email protected]
Work at Modern English School Cairo!
Teaching in our high performing Primary school (either EYFS, KS1 or KS2), following the National Curriculum of England. Work with a great team of colleagues where collaboration and common planning time is a feature of every day. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the NC and related phonics programmes.
In October 1990, Modern English School Cairo opened its doors with only 28 students enrolled. The school began with the pioneering vision of a group of educators led by Mr. Nabeel Dajani and Mrs. Sawsan Dajani. Its reputation and standing in the community grew quickly. As the school population increased, improved facilities were built,... [Read more]
Getting Student Placement Right - The Best Desk Arrangements for EFL Students - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
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!
Single Rows
U-Shape
Double Rows
Clusters
More things to consider regarding desk placement:
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Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Classroom management is an important element for having a successful classroom, especially for an EFL teacher. It goes beyond having a clean and organized room; it is a skill necessary for creating an effective learning environment. When a teacher possesses proper classroom management skills, they can establish a positive atmosphere that can significantly impact a student's life. An organized classroom and effective classroom control provide a greater chance of building relationships and gaining trust and respect from students. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss two important steps and provide examples of classroom management, highlighting why these steps are crucial for EFL teachers like myself.
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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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Key Responsibilities of a Teacher in a TEFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The roles of an English teacher in a TEFL classroom are varied and depend largely on the stage of the lesson and the situations that may arise, both planned and unplanned. Many people see the teacher as the main source of information and an example of the English language. This, in a sense, is the primary role of a teacher; however, in order to fulfill the ultimate goal a teacher has, they must create a productive atmosphere in the class and a good, working relationship with their students.
Learning trajectory
Lesson flow
Role model
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Teacher Roles and Responsibilities in an ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teachers play an intricate role in children's formative years, both intellectually and socially. For schools to have a positive effect on children, they will be dependent on good teachers. A good teacher has many specific attributes with some being professional roles they have and others being embedded in their personality.
Management
Evaluation
Organization
Attitude
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During the class, the teacher must be able to manage and control the students. This means the teacher needs to be able to stand in front of the class as a... [Read more]
The 3 Most Important Parts of Classroom Management for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
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.
The classroom environment
Student behavior
The importance of building trust in the classroom
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TEFL Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Pyp Classroom Teacher
Date posted:2024-03-26 | Writer: Berlin Metropolitan School | Email: [email protected]
To support our Primary School team, we are currently looking for an adaptable and inspiring PYP Classroom Teacher.
BMS is the oldest international school in the centre of Berlin. Over 1000 students from more than 60 countries attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. The Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of more than 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students.
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How and When Should a TEFL Teacher Adjust Their Teaching Style? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
English is one of the most common languages in the world. Knowing English can help people communicate with others from different countries and seek opportunities to have a better job or life. English can bring benefits to everyone, no matter how old they are. Therefore, English is becoming essential in many areas and more people, from kids to adults, are learning it as a second language. To help people learn English effectively, teachers play a significant role in their learning progress. There are many types of students and depending on their needs, ages, and personalities, teachers must learn how to adjust their teaching styles accordingly.
Different Reasons For Learning English
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5 Keywords to Increase Your Confidence in the Classroom as a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Many people choose teaching as a profession but not all of them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom. Unfortunately, students notice this lack of confidence quickly and once they do, they lose their trust in the teacher. As teachers, we all want to have successful and engaging lessons which give us confidence. Thus we can say confidence and effective lessons are interrelated. Confidence breeds effective lessons and effective lessons boost our confidence. Anyhow, confidence is not gained immediately after a teacher enters a classroom. This may take time to build and for this one should be very hardworking and persistent, because if after several lessons you feel your students are bored or you can not achieve the lesson goals,... [Read more]
4 Striking Advantages for Non-Native English Teachers in the TEFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
"Teaching English abroad is impossible for non-native English speakers!" - This is a statement we often hear as teacher trainers around the world but it's a huge misconception. Actually, the ratio of non-native to native English teachers around the world has sharply increased to 4 to 1 in recent years. This goes to show that the global EFL teaching market has undergone a large shift in hiring preference.
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Most non-native speakers have studied English in depth and detail
Non-native English teachers understand what it's like to learn a second language - they've done it too!
Non-native English speaking teachers are bilingual
Non-native English teachers add their own cultural perspective to the classroom
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The Important Rules of Successful Classroom Management ESL Teachers Should Follow - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The classroom is the place where the students spend a big part of their life. Building safety and organized classroom environment is a very important task for the teacher. Many researchers explored problems of classroom management to create a safe classroom for the students and to establish rules of conduct.
What does classroom management includes
Teachers' Responsibilities
Common mistakes teachers make
Best way to succeed
Benefits of classroom management
Key elements
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The Many Roles of the Teacher in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The role of a teacher is constantly changing throughout the day. The teacher's role can be influenced by: the lesson, the students, and the circumstances that might arise during a classroom session. Teachers frequently perform various roles when teaching students, some of these roles include: instructor, facilitator, mentor, psychologist, counselor, and policeman.
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A teacher can act as an instructor.
A teacher can act as a facilitator.
A teacher can act as a mentor.
A teacher can act as a psychologist.
A teacher can act as a counselor.
A teacher can act as a policeman.
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Roles That an ESL/EFL Teacher Plays in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
One of my favorite aspects of teaching is the role of the teacher in the classroom. To some, the role of the teacher is only to teach people information that they then regurgitate during a later exam. However, to me, teaching is a fascinating profession because a teacher is many things to many different students.
Instructor
Friend
Role-model
Conclusion
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The most prominent role of a teacher is the conveyor of information. Whether the class is about learning a second language, mathematical equations, or writing a... [Read more]
How to Control Effectively: Key Suggestions for Perfect Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Classroom management is a topic that is so broad, so overwhelming that it's hard to know where to begin. A group of people coming together to learn a common subject or topic under the guidance of an instructor is called a class. The people taking the instructions are called learners and the place where the instruction takes place is called the classroom. Ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted learning environment in a classroom so that teaching takes place successfully is called classroom management. Progressively I will be discussing the strategies used to achieve effective classroom management.
Key Strategies
Positive Relationship
Rules
Encouragement
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5 Ways How Teacher Can Benefit From Teaching a Large Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How people living in extended families cannot choose whether it is good or bad to live with that many people, teaching and learning in a large class are equally controversial. However, there are just a few disadvantages as opposed to countless advantages to be taught in a large class for students.
1. Communication
2. Seating Arrangement
3. Chances to Observe
4. Choice of Activities
5. Excitement
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First of all, stress is a hindering factor in learning especially in an ESL class. The more stress a learner feels, the... [Read more]
Useful Techniques for Increasing Teacher Confidence in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Any teacher, new or experienced, might find there are times when he or she lacks confidence in the classroom. Maybe there is a brand-new class of students, human error has caused a fall in confidence, or the teacher is faced with a new topic. Whatever the reason, all teachers have an important job to do, and nervousness must be overcome. While teaching can be a daunting task at times, there are two key ways that a teacher's confidence can be bolstered and held high: preparation, and experience.
What is Confidence?
Lesson Planning
Having Plan B
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Decreasing Teacher Talking Time and Its Effect in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
One of the most difficult aspects of English teaching is not grammar or even structure; it's the externalization of ideas through the act of speaking with the teacher or students. The thought seems trivial but when put in an environment where the language taught overrides their own most students have a hard time organizing their ideas and thoughts to form coherent sentences that expresses what is on their minds.
Challenges
Ways to work on it
Repetition
Activities
Other ideas
How to deal with reluctant students
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How Good Classroom Management Depends On Exemplary Teacher Behavior - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When a class is managed well, there is a minimum of disruptions that distract from learning. This is more of an issue in a class for children, as opposed to adults. Nevertheless, in all classes, maintaining the comportment of the group to facilitate learning is the objective of sound classroom management techniques. Furthermore, it is also important to develop cordial and friendly relations with learners on an individual basis, and with the class as a whole. Having a rapport with students, and creating a classroom community that is based on shared rules and norms that are understood and reasonable for everybody, is an essential part of classroom management. When accomplished, this creates a classroom culture that students feel safe and welcome in. This... [Read more]
How to Maintain Classroom Management with Different Models - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Developing effective classroom management skills is an ongoing process that evolves as teachers encounter diverse teaching contexts. This article delves into various models for managing disruptive behavior in the classroom, addressing contributing factors and proactive strategies for better classroom management. Explore key models like Kounin's approach and the ABC Model, and discover how pre-intervention strategies and thoughtful instructional delivery can create a conducive learning environment.
Classroom Management Challenges and Their Impact
Disruptive behavior can be categorized as:
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MODELS
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Why take a TEFL / TESOL course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are many reasons to take a TEFL course, not least because it is the best way to enable you to work almost anywhere in the world as an English teacher. While there are still some countries and employers that do not require teachers to have a formal TEFL/TESOL qualification these places are gradually becoming few and far between and the days where simply being a native speaker of English were enough to guarantee a teaching job are mostly long gone.
Increasingly, those hoping to teach English as a foreign language are required to have a certificate of at least 100 hours if not 120 hours. Therefore having a TEFL certificate opens up far more employment opportunities than would be available without one. Taking the time to study and complete a course also shows employers that you are... [Read more]
Child Development: Sensory Processing in the Classroom, A New Tool for Teachers - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Child Development is a complex topic and can be described with a myriad of approaches formulated by scientists, psychologists, therapists and teachers alike. These approaches can break this topic down for those of us who work with children so that we may have a framework for what we are observing.
Theory Implementation
New Approach to Child Development
Child Sensory Development Model
What Makes Successful Students?
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What TEFL Course To Choose: Non Native Teacher Needs Analysis - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Course for a Non-Native Teacher: Are you a non-native ESL teacher at the beginning of your teaching career? Or do you have experience but want to boost your knowledge and increase an hourly rate? Then this live stream is for you. Our non-native TEFL expert will explain what course to choose based on your needs and share her career development results as an online teacher. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Punishment in the Classroom: Is it Correct or Not? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Since we should appraise students, we should punish them as well. I do not believe that the decision of whether or not to punish is up to us. Therefore, discipline is a key to success for both teachers and students. Thus, once we deal with a bad conduct case, there are strategies to use to overcome it.
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The Code of Conduct
Rapport
Physical Punishment
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The main purpose of a code of conduct is to make things better whenever possible; otherwise, it could not bring positive changes. We exert punishment with regard to... [Read more]