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Sign my petition for change!

If you care about some of the most vulnerable people who are victim to forced migration, then please sign my petition. Asylum seekers in the UK currently receive £39.63 a week (Gov UK 2022) for meeting their daily needs whilst they await immigration status decisions. There is a small increase for pregnant women, of anContinue reading “Sign my petition for change!”

PhD Progress Jan 2022

As January comes to an end, I’d like to take some accountability by posting my PhD progress. Firstly, I had a meeting with my supervisor and I’ve finally found my topic, I just need to narrow down the focus. I am very excited as it relates to my day job, and something I am extremelyContinue reading “PhD Progress Jan 2022”

6 recommended journals for research

Here I’d like to share 6 recommended journals for research in higher education. I am currently reading a PhD in Modern languages and linguistics and if you have any other journal recommendations please do share them. Studies in Higher Education 2. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education 3. Higher Education Research and Development 4. TeachingContinue reading “6 recommended journals for research”

How was 2021?

2022 is here and I’ve taken some time to reflect on 2021. Firstly, I took part in things I never thought possible. I worked on a research project and was truly blessed to be paid as a research assistant. I increased my tutoring clients, which was fantastic. More than that, my existing clients improved inContinue reading “How was 2021?”

Dealing with student reticence in online teaching

Online teaching has thrown us into a world of mics off, cameras off, motivation off. It can be particularly difficult if you are working or teaching from home, and lacking motivation yourself. This week I’ve been presented with a quiet class, so below are some activities that I’ve used to encourage them to speak out.Continue reading “Dealing with student reticence in online teaching”

Where to find ESOL & EAP jobs?

During the last year and a half it has becoming increasingly difficult to find work, especially full time work, such as in-sessional teaching roles. Often the world of ESOL & EAP is divided between summer courses, hourly paid contracts or part time contracts. Disappointingly, these opportunities are few and far between, and universities and collegesContinue reading “Where to find ESOL & EAP jobs?”

Building reading habits

Last week, I posted about my new habit of reading six journal articles a day. This is a habit I have been able to maintain for over a week. My challenge for the month of July will be seven journals a day. In total I have read 53 Journal articles and counting! I can readContinue reading “Building reading habits”

Six articles a day

Last week, I got into the habit of reading to prepare for my PhD studies commencing in September. Since then, I have been researching the amount of articles needed for a comprehensive literature review. The answer is somewhat philosophical, How long is a piece of string? Since this week, I have been trying to readContinue reading “Six articles a day”

A summary of this week’s reading

The start date for my PhD is fast approaching. I’ve tried to take some time to prepare and get into the habit of reading, as the half term approaches and I have a bit of time. I’ve signed up for Evernote (an app that helps you take notes) and bought a subscription to a journalContinue reading “A summary of this week’s reading”

Five Tips for Record Keeping

Thorough records are as important as ever, since blended and online learning is becoming more popular in education settings. As teachers, we don’t have that face-to-face contact and notes are important to help students gain autonomy in their learning, keep managers informed and also as a gentle reminder to what we taught last week! TheseContinue reading “Five Tips for Record Keeping”