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Often quoted as the father of experiential education, Dewey’s idea that learning is about experiences led to the paradigm shift towards progressive education. Here learners are active, not passive recipients. In terms of EFL teaching, methodologies that were student-centered and participatory, using communication in an active way are all developments from Dewey’s initial ideas.  [Read more]

John B. Watson was among the first to describe the process of classical behaviorism. His now controversial experiment conducted with R. Raynor and child subject ‘Little Albert’ showed that the child could be conditioned to exhibit a previously non-existent phobia after being “conditioned” through negative stimulus.  [Read more]

  John is from New Zealand but is teaching English in China. In this TESOL review, he shares her experience of taking the ITTT 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT. He thought the course was very thorough but still easy to follow. A TEFL certificate is a requirement to teach English in China, so he recommends this course to anyone who wants to teach in China.  [Read more]

In an active voice sentence, the focus is on the agent of an action. In active voice, the subject performs the action given by the verb. An example might be a sentence such as “John changed the tire”. The subject (agent) ‘John’ did the action (changing). This is contrasted with passive voice (see later in this glossary)./p>  [Read more]

An approach to learning. Also known as student- centered, this is an approach to learning for which the student is the focus of attention, as opposed to a didactic model of the teacher telling. A lot of original thought was given in this area by John Dewey.  [Read more]

  This video covers the difference between 'assent' and 'ascent'. As these two words have a similar pronunciation and spelling, their usage is often confused. Let's take a look at the two words individually. 'Assent' is a noun and describes an agreement or an approval of something. He nodded his assent and she continued. As you can see in the example, 'assent' indicates that he is agreeing. We could also say 'He nodded in agreement and she continued.' While the word 'ascent' is also used as a noun, it has a very different meaning. It refers to the action of rising or climbing up, for example: My legs were tired after I took the ascent to the cabin on the ridge. We could also say 'My legs were tired from the climb to the cabin on the ridge'. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT...  [Read more]

  And now let's look at the future continuous tense. The future continuous tense is typically used to indicate an action in progress at a particular time in the future. To form this tense in the positive form, we have our subject, here we've used 'Karen', the word 'will', our auxiliary verb our helping verb 'to be' and then the present participle or the verb with 'ing', so 'Karen will be going'. In order to create the negative form, we keep with our positive form but add 'not' in between 'will' and our helping verb 'to be'. Finally, we ask a question by beginning with 'will', then we have our subject being sure to include our helping verb and the present participle: 'Will Karen be going?' Some of the more common usages for the future continuous tense are as follows. We can use them...  [Read more]

  Located in the Midwest of the United States, Wisconsin is a state blessed with breathtaking nature. The state is often referred to as ‘America’s Dairyland’ due to the booming farming industry that produces some of the finest products in the country. As well as being famous for producing high-quality cheese, Wisconsin is also a premier vacation destination due to its’ beautiful location in the Great Lakes Region. You can always find a cozy cabin in the woods, where you can take a hike around forests, lakes, and waterfalls. Wisconsin is a true outdoor paradise. The shoreline of Lake Superior offers spectacular options for outdoor fun. In the Chippewa Valley area you will find some of the finest biking and hiking trails in the country, while the Apostle Islands make for the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Choose ITTT? 3. Services Offered 4. Testimonials Are you looking to embark on a rewarding journey teaching English as a foreign language? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), the leading English tutoring service in Alexandria. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to providing top-notch education, ITTT is the go-to choice for individuals seeking to become certified English teachers. ITTT offers a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of aspiring English teachers. From online TEFL courses to in-class training, ITTT provides flexible options to suit every learner's preferences and schedule. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, and language...  [Read more]

  Ohio is a great destination if you are looking for nature, entertainment and history. Ohio borders the Great Lakes in the north and is a state blessed with natural beauty. This area was home to many innovative early humans who left their mark on the world by building extraordinary mounds and other earthworks to observe the sun and solstices. You can still see these mounds today, especially the Great Serpent Mound which is truly remarkable. Ohio also has a wide variety of wildlife that thrives in this beautiful part of the world. Four distinct seasons give visitors many opportunities for outdoor and indoor activities. Outdoor lovers can visit one or many of the 130 state nature preserves, and 74 state parks. In the Cuyahoga Valley National Park you can try zip-lining, mountain biking...  [Read more]

Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching, and traditional pedagogical approaches have long been a cornerstone of British education. These methods have evolved over time, influenced by educational theorists, government policies, and societal changes. Understanding the historical context and principles behind traditional pedagogy is crucial for educators looking to enhance their teaching practices and foster student success. Traditional pedagogical approaches in British education have been shaped by a rich history dating back to the establishment of formal schooling systems. From the early days of one-room schoolhouses to the modern era of comprehensive schools, certain principles have remained constant. Influential educational thinkers such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Maria...  [Read more]

  So, now we're going to fill the actual procedure of the lesson plan out itself. We mentioned at the start, the first thing we do, is to get some general information about the class that we'll be teaching and then, in order for someone to be able to cover our lesson, we need to present enough information in our lesson plan that they can actually carry it out. What I'm going to do is for each stage of the lesson, I'll indicate what I'm going to do in the lesson and then, we'll cut away from that to have a look to see how that will actually be achieved. So, our lesson is going to be based on a 45-minute lesson and the first phase is going to be the engage phase and it's going to be a straight arrow ESA lesson. I'm going to take approximately five minutes on my engage phase and in...  [Read more]

  New York is one of the most famous states in the entire USA. Not only does it feature one of the most exciting and vibrant cities on earth, it is also blessed with unbelievable natural scenery. ‘The Empire State’ is also rich in history and has greatly influenced the North America we know today. New York saw waves of mass immigration in the 19th century with millions of people coming to America from all over Europe and Asia. Over 10 million people entered the US through New York City’s Ellis Island alone. Still today, the state of New York is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country. Upstate New York is especially beautiful with many forests, lakes and mountains. It is a perfect destination at any time of year, and a wonderland for outdoor lovers. Lake George...  [Read more]

  If you are looking for a US state offering the perfect combination of nature and city life, Indiana is a great destination. Located at the Great Lakes, Indiana is one of only eight cities with a border to the lakes in the Midwest. In the south, the Ohio River makes up the border between Indiana and Kentucky. These natural features make Indiana a great destination for outdoor fun. Indiana is also home to several national and state parks that you shouldn’t miss during a visit. The parks also feature manmade artifacts dating back to 8000 BC when Native American tribes lived in the area. Join our in-class course in Indiana and you will have a month to fully explore the state. Besides the natural scenery, Indiana’s cities also feature first-class museums, historic landmarks and...  [Read more]

Slang and Teaching Idioms In TESOL education, idioms appear particularly daunting for students and teachers alike and for this reason they are often neglected in English courses. A brief overview of everyday slang reveals an intimidating array of idioms that could easily go unnoticed by the native speaker but prove confusing for the student of English. On Kenneth Lawrence’s website devoted solely to idioms, he has attempted, like many other books on idioms and websites that focus on them, to organize idioms into coherent categories. The categories are diverse; there are bird idioms, money idioms, and even arm, head and finger idioms. It is clear from the amount of idioms in existence and the limited activities used for teaching them that idioms are a subject for more advanced English...  [Read more]

  So, having elicited this particular structure, what I'm now able to do is to move on to the actual study activities. Typically, they will be in the form of worksheets to check that the students actually understand this information. So, I might prepare three activities. They may not do them all but, for example, I could prepare these three study activities. So, the first one is going to be a fairly straightforward matching activity, where perhaps they match the subject to its correct verb "to be" in that part of the sentence. The second one is going to be a gap fill. For example, I might use this verb here and ask them to complete a sentence using that verb, so that I can check that any spelling changes that take place are correct and the final one is going to be an unscramble,...  [Read more]

Learning Difficulties “Makaton is a unique language programme offering a structured multi-modal approach, using signs and symbols, for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills for people with communication and learning difficulties.” The methodology of TESOL is, I am told, directly transferable to the teaching of any subject or skill. I am going to consider whether this methodology is an efficient and appropriate way to teach Makaton to Down’s people, who have often failed to develop their mother tongue adequately. Adults with Down’s Syndrome often fail to develop language “naturally”. There are many reasons for this. Structurally they may have some hearing loss due to narrow ear canals and they may find the formation of sounds difficult because of their...  [Read more]

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Orange County is located between the two major metropolitan areas of San Diego and Los Angeles. Unlike most densely populated regions in the united states it does not have a major urban center but is rather made up of several small, well-designed cities. Its delightful Mediterranean climate and central location make it a very pleasant region to live, work and study in. Orange County started out as a mainly agricultural area with large cattle ranches and other farming activities. As with many cities on the Pacific coast of the U.S. it was the arrival of the railroad that brought growth and development to the area, not to mention the discovery of silver in the nearby mountains. As it developed it gradually came to the attention of Los Angeles residents seeking an escape from the hustle and...  [Read more]

  When our answers are not correct then, obviously, they need to be corrected but it is quite important that we go through a process of correction that will help students. Quite often they've made a mistake simply because of something like reading the incorrect answer out or misrepresenting what they've actually written down. So, always give the opportunity when a mistake has been made for the student to self-correct first. We can often do this in a nonverbal way to show them that they're not actually correct. We might repeat back what they've said to us in a questioning manner or we may just make a gesture to make sure that they understand that they're not correct. So, we allow for a process of self-correction. It may be that the student has actually got the answer wrong and so we...  [Read more]