Dean Rogers’ Insights on What you need to Become an ELT Entrepreneur
Today’s guest is Dean Rogers. Dean and I discuss his journey from being a struggling entrepreneur in Japan to a successful CEO and author. Dean gives some valuable tips on
Constructivist Theory, Connection and Rubrics
Teachers are “vehicles of power”. Teachers must provide circumstances for students to accomplish empowerment. It is only possible when we as teachers take a critical stance to our activities. Most
5 Steps to Designing Equitable Instruction
5 Steps to Designing Equitable Instruction: Applying Universal Design for Learning in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom Classrooms across the world are becoming more diverse due to global
Learning Enhancers and Effective Learning Strategies
Learning Enhancers and Effective Learning Strategies Effective learning strategies have always been a part of my professional reflection. I have lost count of the times I have tried to clarify
My A-Z of Teaching English in Korea and Vietnam
My A-Z of Teaching English in Korea and Vietnam There are an estimated 250,000 native English speakers teaching English as a foreign language in over 40,000 institutions. Although the world
5 Ways to Remember Students’ Names
5 Ways to Remember Students’ Names In my many years of teaching, perhaps the biggest challenge I think is remembering students’ names. At the peak, I had up to 6
How You Can Use Coaching in Your ESL Classes
How You Can Use Coaching in Your ESL Classes to Boost Motivation? As a coach, I have worked with several non-native ESL teachers who are striving to offer the best
Applying Learning Theories: A Case Study in Mexico City
Learning theories How can we identify our teaching based on different learning theories? English (as a Second Language) Teachers have acted as facilitators of the language to improve the techniques
Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL
Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL Experiential/hands-on learning has long been proclaimed by educators including myself as a fundamental factor in setting children up to have a lifelong love of learning and
The Problem with Cambridge English Exams
General-View (eflmagazine.com) indicate a candidate’s competency in the contexts in which they need to use the language. Nevertheless, general proficiency is reflected more or less accurately by different types of