I have many presentations both on our Professional Development page, on our Practice Page and on our Teacher Training page — which provide many tips and pointers regarding teaching language.
Here are the main ones in video that might benefit those newer teachers starting to teach this coming school year. Get them directly by [...]
It isn’t easy being a teacher, is it? So much we have to do and be capable of – almost takes super human ability.
However there is one quality that truly sets a great teacher apart. Watch this presentation and find out what I think that is…. it is an imaginary conversation between God [...]
I have the honor and privilege of quite often giving end of year, end of course, graduation and other speeches to teachers. I take it seriously and usually end with a story. Stories work well and inspire. One of the ones I’ve used most often is this one – MAKE A DIFFERENCE. But I have [...]
I recently attended Kotesol’s National Conference. It was themed upon “Reflection and Prof. Development”.
I had a great time (thanks to all who attended my own following day workshops!) and sat in on some excellent lectures/presentations. But the highlight was the opening plenary by Dr. Thomas Farrell. I was taken with his very practical focus and [...]
I’ve been working hard on something that has been “pregnant” for several years – a teacher training (TEFL) certificate. As many will know, I really want “quality” when it comes to teaching, I really want content and the profit model put in its proper place when it comes to education. We have so [...]
Sunday, February 22, 2009
I recently got a barage of requests for “advice”. I really am honored and EVERY time try my best to give the most and most apt advice I possibly can given all the variables involved.
This got me thinking and of course, “out popped a powerpoint”! I thought I’d record my thoughts in some fashion, to [...]
