Teach Away

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Philippines Cabuyao City 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 by watching the two videos I learnt about the importance of the teachers attitude in the class and how that effects the student's learning. This starts right from the beginning of the class which can see straight away in the second video with the teaching beginning the class with a big smile which engages the students straight away. In the first class, the teacher seemed unapproachable, uninterested and didn't take the student's learning ability into consideration at...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Kaylor South Dakota 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: My biggest take away from watching these two videos is the power of a positive attitude. Showing up to a classroom as a teacher who is engaged, welcoming and knowledgable about the material they are going to teach will make a massive difference in the behavior of students. In addition to this, it is critical to provide lessons with activities that will be able to excited and engage students. Activities will give a teacher a clear idea of where students are struggling and make it known to the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Germany Bonn 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 lesson highlighted good teachers and learners, with specific attention to the many roles a teacher plays and the types of learners he/she may encounter in the classroom. The manifestation of the roles a teacher may play was my main take away from Unit 1. One such example was in thinking about the teacher as a prompter. I learned that in prompting, the teacher must be careful to not take the initiative away from the student. Another example is the teacher as a participant. The teacher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lenroot 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: I have had some experience with developing lesson plans and carrying them out with both small and larger groups of students, however I think I still took away a lot from this unit. It's important to always keep the goal of the lesson in mind when creating the lesson plan and also to sequence goals in a logical sequence so that lessons can build onto one another to form a comprehensive course plan. One of the best pieces of advice that I have heard numerous times from professors and was reiterated in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Joseph Oregon 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 was almost impossible for me to do. I started to watch the video's, read the material and get ready for the test, and 1 of my 9th grade student's passed away in a snow mobile accident. He was such an amazing kid and this ripped right through our village. I put this course material away ever since then and I've been in kind of a fog ever since. I was on the brink of quitting this course all together and then I realized that by learning this material and opening up more opportunities, I can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Athens Vermont 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 10 was an excellent chapter. Through the use of two Videos TEFL took us inside the classroom to witness real-life teaching and the difference between good teaching and poor teaching. Right away upon watching the first video I notice how grumpy and un-happy the teacher seems. He is unenthusiastic and impatient. He does not take the time to explain the concepts he wants his students to learn and they are left feeling uninspired and confussed. In the second video the teachers attitude is completely...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Wuyishan China 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 children to me is one of the more fulfilling roles as a teacher as you help to guide them to a better future. With each group of students whether children or adults one must set his or her class based on that specific group. For example when teaching younger children a teacher should make the class more enjoyable as to keep the kids more occupied and focused. While teaching adults with a more business oriented focus often times they are tired from work and cannot be expected to cover as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson TESOL Teacher 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.N. – U.S.A. said: I’ve learned a lot about english even in this basic class. It’s amazing to me everything I know, but don’t know why I know it. I would be very interested into studying english in more depth. I am looking forward to being able to put to use what I have learned: the stages of teaching, the lesson plans, interacting with the students, and feeling as though I am helping someone. Those are accomplishments I will take away from this class with pride. I’ve learned a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Credible TESOL 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: M.G. – U.S.A. said: I think the main thing I have learned is that I really need to sharpen up my grammar skills. I have gained more of an awareness of how I go wrong in the classroom. Specifically, that I make classes too teacher-centred. I will use what I learned about group activities and role plays from the course in the classroom to shift the focus away from myself and focus the attention on the students to encourage them to use english as much as possible in the classroom. I think...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Story City Iowa 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 lesson covers handling issues in the classroom such as students finishing at different paces, stronger and weaker students, participation reluctance and lack of confidence, larger classes, overuse of their native language, and listening difficulties. What I took out of this lesson was getting stronger/quicker students more engaged by keeping them occupied or having them be group leaders and helpers in the classroom, especially if they're attention-seekers. The other big lesson I took away from...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Vina Alabama 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 5 focused on methods of organizing the classroom; identifying reasons for and preventing disruptive behavior; pros and cons of different groupings; the importance of eye contact, gestures, voice, and establishing rapport with the students; giving instructions; and the advantages and disadvantages of teacher talk time and how to maximize student talk time. What I took away in particular from this lesson was the importance of eye contact, gestures, and voice in the classroom and to avoid using...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Crystal Lake Michigan 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 covers the basics of teaching speaking and writing to students. I learned a lot about the various reasons for potential student reluctance to speak, and how to address those problems. Also, it is important to not immediately correct students during creative speaking exercises, as you should allow the students to complete their activities before offering feedback. Also, I learned that although some teachers shy away from writing exercises during class as it may be perceived as overly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Chocolay Michigan 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 lesson focused on teaching English to little kids, beginners, business professionals, and juxtaposed a multilingual and monolingual class environment. I want to focus more on teaching younger children, so what I took most away from this lesson was making sure that my directions are concise, clear, and that the activities are varied, interesting and short so that they stay engaged. Another valuable lesson that caught me a little by surprise was the suggestion not to over-correct. I thought that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Warrenton Washington 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 lesson planning form is a help when structuring a lesson. It keeps one organized not only with the elements of the ESA plan, but organization for time management. Further, the self-evaluation form is an excellent vehicle for improving each lesson. I think over time, the experienced teacher might get away from a plan this extensive, but always keep in mind this structure when planning. Also, if the experienced teacher teaches a lesson or series of lessons that are not up to satisfaction, I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Rockdale 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: Pronunciation and phonology are a very complicated topic.This topic has a lot of rules which slidely differ from one another like in the rules on stressing the syllable. This unit has look into the neglacted pronunciation and phonetics in detail from stress, intonation to articulation. With this rather complex subject of pronunciation; taught in detail and the assisting teaching methods like music, gesture etc, more effort will depend on the teacher to do extensive study and practice to be able to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Ukraine Kherson 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 covered lesson planning,it's important functions,basic principles and recommended list of what a lesson plan should include.Learners objectives,personal aims,language point,teaching aid,anticipated problems,procedure,phase,timing,interaction,class level,number of students ,date and time were recommended.A sample lesson plan using all recommendations above was presented.Montioring lessons by way of self evaluation was looked into , a sample form was provided.Lastly special issues...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lancaster Minnesota 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 taught me about the different ways to manage a classroom and how to establish rapport with students. I recognized phrases such as teacher talk time and how it can be both beneficial to the lesson and also detrimental in that it takes away from students practicing the language. It all comes down to who your students are and what they are trying to learn in the lessons; sometimes a teacher must adjust the rapport with the students based on who the latter is. It was also helpful to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Alsea Oregon 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 chapter I feel I have learned and now have a better understanding of the four basic skills in any language, receptive skills, and productive skills. We mostly focused on the receptive skills in this chapter which are reading and listening skills. I learned why we need these skills for language learning and how students can use these skills to better understand and learn a new language. I learned of the process of how to teach these skills as well as the problems that come along when new language...  [Read more]