Italian Cultural Norms

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jiangdu 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: Z.F. - United Kingdom said: This chapter was nice to read because it really helped me to understand how important the logistics of the classroom can be when considering effective teaching methods. It also touches a little bit on the fact that resources are both important but, not necessary. The chapter gives good examples of ways that equipment like projectors or visual displays can be helpful but, it also provides enough indications of classroom activities and teaching methods that could be used anywhere at any...  [Read more]

Problems for learners in a Country of your choice: Italy In this paper I will address the issues I face as a teacher from the context of living and working in Italy, as well as the common problems my students encounter while learning and speaking English. I also want to draw attention to the input culture and society has on language, and look at how these factors influence dynamics within the classroom. Of course, it is nearly impossible to view ones self outside your own given cultural perspective, so as a result of this I will also be discussing my own assumptions on how I "imagined" people might act, compared to the reality of the situation. Often I neglect to take into account these differences, simply because I was raised in America, where I am used to a different set of cultural...  [Read more]