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”
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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?”
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”
Starting the Future Authoring Program
I am about to start completing the last program in the three part “Future Authoring Program” package. I have completed the past and the present authoring programs. The future is difficult for me, as at the moment, there is a lot of uncertainty. I have a direction that I would like to go in, howeverContinue reading “Starting the Future Authoring Program”
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Starting the PhD process
I am currently in the process of applying for a PhD. I am writing the research proposal, and I am at the “methods” stage. After this I need to start work on my personal statement. I am curious if any of my followers have ever applied for or conducted a research study? This has beenContinue reading “Starting the PhD process”
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