Quick Tip: Get ESL and EFL Students Involved

It can be easy for a teacher to forget that students need to do a lot of practice in the ESL and EFL classrooms.  Rather than try to coax students to talk and get involved in the lessons, it may seem easier to just lecture and give explanations.

You really should try to get students more involved.  Have them talk more and focus on STT (student talk time).  They could even pick an activity or theme for the day's lesson.  By giving them control, they will feel that they have more choice in the matter and will be more likely to learn.

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Hot Topic: Bosses with No Teaching Experience

In an ideal world our bosses would be in the education business because they love educating students. However, the reality is that many people start TEFL or TESL schools because it's a chance for them to make money.

They're businesspeople, not teachers or educators.  At one end of the spectrum it works out well since they know how to deal with clients and promote their business, but at the other hand they might not have any idea about curriculum or how to teach.

These same bosses tend to criticize teachers and offer them ridiculous ideas. They might also cater to the parents and their whims rather than back their teachers up.  However, their schools can do very well because of the business know-how the bosses have and many times they end up opening up franchises or another school. 


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Do bosses with a teaching background make for better employers?  What's your DOS like: do they have an education background or are they more into the money aspect of teaching? 

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Job Site: University Directory

If you're eager to get a university job, then you should take a look at University Directory. They have lists of universities around the world.  The site is very simple, but it has a lot of information.  It's a good place to start if you're looking for a uni gig.


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Cool Link: Chomp Chomp

Chomp Chomp's theme is that grammar bytes. It's a site dedicated to grammar for TESL, TEFL, and regular classroom teachers. They've got grammar terms, practice exercises, handouts, presentations, rules, as well as a couple of youtube videos. It's easy to navigate and great for students and teachers alike.


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Raising Bilingual Children

This article has been published in HLT Magazine in June 2011. You can read the article here.

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