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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?”
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”
Taking the time to answer parent’s questions!
As an online teacher, I often get asked so many questions by parents struggling with home-schooling and navigating the technology being used for online class. I’ve found that offering free consultation sessions with clients before they commit to classes, I can provide reassurance to parents and give them the opportunity to ask any questions aboutContinue reading “Taking the time to answer parent’s questions!”
GCSE English : Five Essential Resources
I teach GCSE English, and parents and students alike are consistently looking for effective revision materials. It’s important to realise that everyone has different learning styles and needs, so this is a general list. If you have specific questions about materials, please leave me a comment and I will be happy to reply.
Free phonics resources for home-schooling
Remember, building phonics skills helps children’s emergent literacy. All children develop at different rates and learn in different ways. Make good use of the time at home by getting to know your child’s learning style.
The most popular question in a teaching interview!
Dear readers! As someone who keeps up to date with teaching topics and interview procedures, I would like to share this tip with you. Due to teaching being move online, teachers are frequently getting asked THIS question…. What is your experience teaching online? As we see more and more remote learning as a result ofContinue reading “The most popular question in a teaching interview!”
Keeping safe whilst remote learning & teaching
Safeguarding children is of the utmost importance when teaching, and even more so when teaching is moved online. When children are not aware of the dangers of the internet, it is our responsibility as teachers and parents to educate them on how to use it safely. Here are some top tips to keep children safeContinue reading “Keeping safe whilst remote learning & teaching”
Five places to find online tutors/ tutoring jobs
As education has moved online in the UK and across the globe, more and more teachers are looking to online tutoring and teaching to educate safely. Teachers must be aware that some parents are still resistant to online teaching because of the potential safeguarding risks it poses. However, competent and qualified teachers will be ableContinue reading “Five places to find online tutors/ tutoring jobs”
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