Unlock Your Potential as an EFL Educator with Practical Tips, and Innovative Strategies for Engaging Lesson Planning and Classroom Management.
I talked previously about lesson planning and how you need to write everything down, especially if you’re a new teacher. If you don’t, you’re probably going to forget and skip parts or get confused or do something else. I have, at least, so I assume most people will, too. But what do you need to … Read More “Printable Lesson Planning Sheet For New TEFL Teachers” »
Planning your first TEFL lesson might seem a bit daunting, but honestly, it’s pretty exciting too. It’s also critically important. I’ve said it many times on this site; you can’t teach a great lesson without a lesson plan. But how do you actually plan your first TEFL lessons? It’s actually not that difficult. But you … Read More “How to Plan Your First Lesson – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
I talked before about reflection and how keeping a journal can help you as a TEFL teacher. It’s a vital part of personal development. There are many ways to keep that journal, but I thought I’d share with you the one I use. Voila! The TEFL Teaching Hub Class Reflection Journal This is the journal … Read More “The Reflective Journal I Actually Use – and How You Can Use It” »
When I saw the words “reflective teaching in TEFL”, what comes to mind? You might be thinking about looking in a mirror while you teach. While there are times you might want or need to look in a mirror, it’s not going to be while you’re teaching, but instead before and after. And it won’t … Read More “Reflective Teaching in TEFL – Growing Through Pedagogical Self-Reflection” »
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I aim to prove them wrong. As I mentioned on the home page, I’m pretty much making this whole website thing up as I go. I’m not a web designer or anything; I’m a English teacher. I don’t know really what I’m doing. But that … Read More “Teach an Old Dog New Tricks – Site News” »
If you’re here, that probably means you’re new to teaching English as a foreign language. If so, you might wonder what exactly “pedagogy” means. Pedagogy in TEFL is the way you approach teaching and learning in the classroom, including your methods, strategies, and the reasons behind them. It shapes everything from the way you explain … Read More “What is Pedagogy in TEFL – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
