Reconsidering the Role of the Teacher
by Michael Fletcher As a zealous, overly-confident, but ultimately well-intentioned newly qualified teacher, I cherished the responsibility of attending parent’s evening, primarily due to the sense of significance it afforded […]
Et tu, Brute: A TESOL Tragedy
Et tu, Brute: A TESOL Tragedy Last month I took four weeks to complete one of the more reputed TESOL qualification courses available (no, not that one, the other one…).The […]
Benevolent Authenticity in the Language Classroom
Benevolent Authenticity in the Language Classroom Yusuf is a delightful young man. In addition to being my go-to student whenever thinking time descends into confused silence, his demeanor is respectful, […]
Developing Learner Autonomy
Developing Learner Autonomy There are many different ways to think about our goals as teachers; what it is we hope to achieve with our students. We can talk about learning […]
The Three Pillars of a Sound Learning Objective
The Three Sound Pillars Of A Learning Objective The biggest mistake a teacher can make is entering the classroom without knowing what he or she is going to teach. That […]
Sources of Feedback on Your Teaching
One of the most important things to a positive career in education is professional development—essential to maintaining a high standard of teaching at all times. If you’re lucky, you might […]
E-learning Design Principles
E-learning Design Principles “Life is a travelling to the edge of knowledge, then a leap taken.” -D.H. Lawrence Online teaching and elearning design are fascinating niches for those who like […]
Treat Teachers Well Part 1
Treat Teachers Well Part 1 This article looks at how high school teachers have been treated after carrying out mini interviews with international teachers. This article (in two parts) is […]