Classroom Easter Activities

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Grass Range Montana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 20 looks at problems that language teachers might encounter in the classroom such as new groups, different levels, large classes, reluctant students, and difficulties with listening to texts and discusses of few ways to address them. It also addresses how to promote the use of English over the student's native language in the classroom by making sure to be clear in instructions and making sure that students have the required language skills to complete assigned activities. Unit 20 suggests...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Guangshui and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Classroom management has so many aspects to consider if you want to create a good classroom atmosphere and maintain discipline. You also have to find a perfect balance between your lesson plan and the way you conduct the class, it is not only about executing the activities you have planned but also keep in mind all of the elements that the classroom management involves as you will face hundreds of different situations during your teacher career. The non-verbal language reveals much from a person...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Russia Kamensk Uralsky and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit is about learning theories and teaching methods. There are four main learning theories: constructivists, maturationists, environmentalists, and others (cognitive developmentalist theory was mentioned). Language learners do not learn the easier things first, but they learn in their environment and what they need to use in their environment first. To teach young learners, we need to take into account their age. For the first group, from 5 to 9 years old, they tend to have shorter...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Canada Saanich and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit I learned about a variety of techniques for effective classroom management, including the effective use of the voice, eye contact and gestures. These three things help to show confidence, involve students in the lesson, maintain control over problem behaviour and to generally maintain interest in the lesson. Learning student names can make it easier to organise activities or get a student's attention, which improves classroom management, and a student's name should be used at...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bagley Wisconsin and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 9 reinforces my understanding of the components of a good lesson and some of the activities that can be incorporated into lessons. However, the unit makes me realize that sometimes I have not placed some activities in the most beneficial order. Also, it has made me think about some teachers giving into students' demands for \"Game, Game!\" and the need to combine lesson planning and execution with classroom management; that is, the need to combine some serious study with an enjoyable experience...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lumpkin Georgia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: The unit is about common problem situations a teacher will possibly encounter in the classroom, be it is the first lesson or not. I learnt that on the first lesson is is better to not use the coursebook but to try and establish rapport between myself as the teacher and the students and find out more about themselves and what their motivation and aspirations are regarding the English language course. As a teacher in certain circumstances you may find yourself faced with a large number of students in a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Columbus and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L.B. - Japan said: This unit encompasses productive skills, which comprises of speaking and writing. As said before, all skills are equally important. Writing can be more difficult to master due to it being repetition based. For example if one were to learn traditional Chinese characters, one would need to know the stroke order which takes a huge amount of time and practice as opposed to just learning the word character. Speaking activities can be grouped as controlled and guided, and fluency based activities...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Rivne Ukraine and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I completely agree with the paragraph of this unit which speaks about teaching children and I think I have learnt a lot from it: it is very hard to deal with a class of children and my main fear before entering a class is that they will make noise so I always prepare fun and engaging activities beforehand. I have never had a business class, I have met individual business students and I like these kinds of lessons since I would learn something new too.This unit help me alot with ideas that can help...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Duryea Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Teaching equipment are tools that add to the learning experience, while making it easier for students to grasp concepts. There are various forms of teaching equipment, each with a different purpose. Most teaching equipment can be reused for multiple assignments. They help students comprehend lessons. Both students and teachers enjoy using teaching aids for a wide variety of activities in the classroom. They excite children with a passion for learning and help make the learning experience a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Novosibirsk Russia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: If I understood well the contents of this unit, I know that one of my strong points would be in preparing structured lessons. I do a lot of this in the work I do now, which consists of preparing activities for children. However I will have to study the different forms of verbs, as I mostly know them in french. However, when I have an example the rest should be easier for me.This unit was an overview of the different types of equipment that can be used inside the classroom, without...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Buda Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit went over the different classroom managing techniques a teacher should be aware of, for example; the different forms of contact a teacher can exhibit to a student can dictate or affect how a student might behave. A teacher might provide eye contact, gestures, or tone variance in voice to help explain the lesson. A teacher could even use the class' seating assignment to make it easier to group students together for work. This unit was able to provide the different ways in which a class could be...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hopedale Masachusetts and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Looking at different groups, I see that each has its advantages and disadvantages. With children, it wouldn't be as hard in the engage phase as children are naturally less self conscious and easier to entertain and get their attention. Keeping the attention might be more difficult than adults though as adults are paying for the class themselves and often need the class for a job or school. Business is much different as well as many office people might be tired and unmotivated before and after...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL East Side Village Delaware and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: As someone whose worked in formal and informal education settings for 20 years the information in this chapter wasn't particularly new, but it was an excellent reminder. Teachers need to be intentional in how they arrange the classroom, structure activities, and motivate students. The educational space has an impact on how students will interact and learn. For example, a classroom arranged in rows is more traditional, makes it easier for teachers to present and observe each student...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Changde and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.R. - South Korea said: This unit focused on the role of the course book in a classroom. It also examined the roles of authentic and created course materials to supplement and enhance lesson plans. After defining and explaining the value of both types of materials, the unit then offered samples of created materials. This is a great reference for teachers who may have difficulties thinking creatively. I thought this unit was much easier and more obvious than past units. However, I did find it informative for my own...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs California San Diego and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Managing a classroom encompasses a variety of points to be aware of. The use of gestures, classroom seating, types of activities, teacher and student talk time, establishing rapport, and discipline issues are all a part of managing a classroom effectively. Gestures are important to use because they help give visual cues to students. Knowing how eye contact plays a role in keeping the attention of your students is something that can take practice. Even knowing how to ask questions of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Waterloo Nebraska and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit, it is important for both teachers and students to be familiar with the phonemic alphabet and the specific symbols as it is a useful tool to complement and learn basic pronounciation. What is more valuable is the diagrams and speech that can be utilized by the teacher for a proper display of mouth movement when it comes to speaking basic vocabulary. It is quite vital to understand and practice with the classroom what phrases are stressed by repetition and drilling. With gesture and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Billings Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Problem teaching situations are common. With new classes, there is the problem of establishing rapport with the students and the teacher. Warmers (short, fun communicative activities) may be helpful in such situations. Students may have different levels of interest and learning, so pairing a stronger student with a weaker one might be prudent during some lessons. Large classes require special treatment, like choral repetitions or group leaders to make classroom management easier. Role-play is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Lausanne Switzerland and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit has proved to be a challenge. From answering the multiple-choice version of testing this unit I have learnt that this unit will need to be tested in a different form it is too detailed to test as multiple choice. I learnt how to differentiate between the three present tense sentences and how the negative form of each of these is constructed and used. Identifying and correcting common mistakes is easier than asking which sentence is of which form.This unit pulled from previous units,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Caracas and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C.H. - New Zealand said: Seating arrangements can affect the ambiance of an entire class, and has to be carefully considerate of each student's study habits, strengths/weaknesses, as well as personalities. It is also important to have the seating arrangement reflect the focus of the classroom (the teacher/the whiteboard) in order to encourage focus and listening skills. I think one of the most effective seating arrangements (if possible, due to class size) is the horseshoe. The teacher has the best view of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Kaiyuan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Trouble shooting is something that a teacher deals with daily. Whether it is a new group of students or an existing group of students. Problem solving and thinking on the fly is one of the many skills teachers need to succeed. When teaching EAL students it is important to understand their language proficiency. That should be done on the first day, as well as some warm up activities, and setting a positive classroom environment. Students will be at different levels of learning so creating...  [Read more]