11 Professional Development / Reflection June 12, 2014 The Fallacy of Fun by Leonie Overbeek Tackling this subject I almost feel like an atheist walking into a church and shouting ‘God is dead’. I am met with the same amount of horror and resistance. Some of the comments made... Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterestPrintMoreEmailTumblrRedditPocket
10 Stuff All EFL Teachers Should Know May 31, 2014 English only in English class by Leon Butchers Most teachers would agree that ideally only English should be spoken in English class. However, in practice this is often more easily said than done. It’s easy to see why students struggle – young... Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterestPrintMoreEmailTumblrRedditPocket
Lessons Learned from Students May 18, 2010 Never under-estimate what your students can teach you! (by Berni Wall) As an EFL teacher with a long career, I’ve been around the block a few times! I’ve taught all levels from kindergarten to mature adults and I think I’ve learnt one or two things... Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterestPrintMoreEmailTumblrRedditPocket
Lessons Learned from Students February 5, 2010 I Only Thought I Knew My Students (by Ric Murry) THE BACKGROUND: 2008, I returned to the 7th grade Social Studies classroom after a seven-year hiatus in Computer Applications and the Media Center. I wanted back in the classroom where I could work with... Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterestPrintMoreEmailTumblrRedditPocket
Stuff All EFL Teachers Should Know January 31, 2010 It’s the small things that count (by David Deubelbeiss) Everyone seems to know what teaching is. We organize, we write on the board, we give out handouts and homework, we ask questions, we mark and get ready for the next day. Is it... Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterestPrintMoreEmailTumblrRedditPocket