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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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?”
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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!”
Free teaching resources for parents
Home-schooling is continuing for the foreseeable. When trying to reduce trips to the shop, it might be tempting to go and spend a lot of money on home-schooling and crafting equipment. However, there are lots of free resources that can be found in the home, at no cost. Especially if you have very young childrenContinue reading “Free teaching resources for parents”
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!”
Continuing blending learning course
This week I finished my blended learning course; Blended Learning Essentials, Getting Started. I take the course via the Futurelearn platform, the course itself was developed by UCL and the university of Leeds. It is very interesting and I am saving a lot of resources for my own use. I have read many fascinating articles,Continue reading “Continuing blending learning course”
Social constructivisim in the “New Normal”
Vygotzky’s zone of proximal development calls for learning from others as part of the learning and developmental process. For adult learners, their understanding of social relationships, etiquette and bonding is usually established. If they are now learning solely online, they are able to maintain a level of social learning through comments, interaction and feedback. However,Continue reading “Social constructivisim in the “New Normal””
Blended Learning Course
I recently began a course on Futurelearn, “Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started”. I studied some blended learning strategies, however, as my teaching is now solely online, I thought that I should use a refresher. I am not very confident using new technology, and am keen to improve my skill set. So far the course isContinue reading “Blended Learning Course”
Five ways to enhance your online teaching
As my teaching has now been moved online, I’ve had to adapt my teaching style and resources to suit the online setting. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I’ve taken a number of professional courses in order to re-familiarise myself with technologies such as Zoom and Edmodo. Every educational setting will have theirContinue reading “Five ways to enhance your online teaching”
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