Different Countries Different Cultures

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Over the past few centuries, British dominance in the world paved the way for the English language to become the universal communication tool. As the British colonized various parts of the world, they set up educational institutions so that the educated migrants would rise within the ranks of that particular society and eventually become influential members creating change. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erika E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Supporters of globalization believe that it can make our world a better place to live in, that it offers a solution to problems such as unemployment and poverty. As its advocates would...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Ann Arbor Michigan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Ann Arbor Michigan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Ann Arbor Michigan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Goodrich Michigan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Nowadays it is very common to find multicultural groups and one of the biggest challenges for teachers is to modify or adapt the curriculum to satisfy the students' needs in relation to culture. teachers need to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Alice North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I have decided to select the topic “cultural sensitivity in the classroom,” because I feel “cultural sensitivity” is of utmost significance and relevance in today's teaching environment. With industries expanding and becoming more globalised every day, the growing need for people to work in different countries and adapt to the local environment, has become prevalent. The children or students in this situation are already faced with many hurdles when they arrive into a new country. They have to deal with...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Orlando Florida. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Orlando Florida, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Orlando Florida. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Cocoa Beach Florida and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Cultural sensitivity means being aware that there are differences between cultures across the globe, differences that are reflected in the ways that different people communicate and relate to one another. Awareness is...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL McIntosh South Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Cultural sensitivity means being aware that there are differences between cultures across the globe, differences that are reflected in the ways that different people communicate and relate to one another. Awareness is not the only component of cultural sensitivity a person must know how to interact successfully and unwavering in spite of the differences. tefl teachers must continually be aware of their cultural sensitivity, so that they can run a non english-centered classroom without prejudice, bias, or...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Toronto. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Toronto, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Toronto. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Toronto Kansas and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: According to the UN World Commission on Culture and Development, “culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterizes a group or society”. Whether you are a teacher in a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kryviy Rig and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.R. - Canada said: According to the UN World Commission on Culture and Development, “culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterizes a group or society”. Whether you are a teacher in a multilingual or a monolingual class, it is important to be aware of the different cultures and norms within individual members of a class, or of the distinctive culture of an entire class, and be sensitive to them. If the teacher doesn’t understand and practice...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Fuyang and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: F.M. - Canada said: Cultural sensitivity within an esl classroom is one of the most important priorities to an esl teacher. The beginning of a school year is very stressful and creates much anxiety to mainstream teachers but esl teachers are faced with additional challenges when they are dealing with a multi-cultural and multi-level classroom. The teacher must be sensitive to all of the different cultures as well as to the level of english the students present. It is important that the teacher after receiving the class list,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Tampico and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: H.B. - U.S.A. said: Having studied International Relations in school and then continuing to work in the field of cultural exchange, the value of cultural sensitivity is not lost on me. While it is true that culture is difficult to measure or track, it is also true that to ignore it in the classroom could lead to disastrous results. Culture is defined as a shared set of learned beliefs and perceptions. The culture that you are raised in informs not only your behavior and customs, but also the way you relate to other people and the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Buji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Cultural sensitivity is a crucial topic in TEFL careers because different countries and regions can vary vastly in things like culture, behavior, appearance, and social norms. When traveling to different countries for teaching English, or frankly any reason at all, it is important to research and understand the culture of different countries to ensure polite...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mingke R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We plan to focus on a few areas to strengthen their cultural connections: language, exposure to different cultures, exposure to people from those cultures, and cultural holidays. We will achieve this by continuing to travel slowly. We plan to live in different cities and countries for years at a time to fully...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Newkirk Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: An important component to teaching efl classes is being culturally sensitive. There are numerous preparations a teacher can make in order to be more culturally sensitive, and to promote cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom. Being culturally sensitive is about understanding student behaviour and attitudes by understanding their cultural background . This allows for greater understanding, more effective learning and teaching, and respect between students and the teacher. As such, gaining knowledge...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sheffield Alabama and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Classroom, especially in usa, represent a global village where students of all cultures, ethnicity, race, and religion come together to learn. For the majority of students the classroom may be the initial environment where they engage academically and socially with other students and teachers from different cultural backgrounds to their own. Students and teachers alike bring into the classroom their own ethnocentric biases which affect their learning and teaching (Henderson, 2004). According to Stafford, Bowman,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guangfo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Introduction Every institution wants to have the best from its students as they focus on different aspects of learning that foster inclusivity. One of the areas of focus is to ensure that students of different nationalities have a conducive environment for high-quality learning. However, most institutions are not clear about the strategic visions that help smooth...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Changgouhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. With students of all walks of life motivated to learn English, there are many cultural sensitivity issues that may arise within an ESL class. To ensure that instructors are teaching without discrimination, prejudice, or bias, it’s important that they address problems that may arise as well as to understand that cultural differences are exactly what makes the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Pingmu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Culture is a sensitive topic in almost every area of our lives, hence cultural sensitivity in the classroom! As a missionary having worked with people from different countries (About 40 countries) and sometimes teach different topics, I have learnt that one needs to be culturally sensitive in the delivery of their information. Especially when that information involves...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Dycusburg Kentucky and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: As a teacher in a foreign country being culturally sensitive will be very important to teaching effectively. Understanding the culture of the country that the teacher is in will be tantamount to the success of that teacher as Rob Merlino points out, "Cultural sensitivity requires that teachers interpret their students' behaviors within the cultural context of the student." This means that the teacher will need to understand how the culture may influence the behavior of the student in the classroom. For instance,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Bazhou and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.S. - South Korea said: With Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having interest in living abroad, there was not a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Grafton Illinois and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: With Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having interest in living abroad, there was not a plethora of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When deciding to teach as a TEFL teacher abroad one has to be aware of the challenge of “cultural sensitivity in the classroom”. Whether one already knows where to look for employment or the location still is unclear a teacher needs to be prepared to face cultural issues in a country of a foreign culture. There will be stereotypes, different religious beliefs, social differences and issues between several ethnic groups. People might project stereotypes onto other groups and also they may have to endure resentment towards themselves. Those issues will have to be addressed and resolved if a teacher wants to be successful. There are gaps in the classroom between the students and their teacher and also among the students themselves. Those gaps need...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shepherdstown West Virginia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Cultural sensitivity in the classroom is an issue that every teacher should be aware of. It is especially imperative for those who wish to teach abroad as classes are going to be either monolingual or multilingual. As someone who has been abroad and hopes to teach english abroad. I think it is a fair assessment that we have a responsibility to have some basic knowledge on the cultural differences in the country we plan to relocate in. If not, then how do we as teachers, plan to gain the respect of our...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Quinwood West Virginia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: The world is full of human diversity. Even within countries there are vast amounts of differences, yet there are many universal commonalities that when they are recognized make the differences seem much more insignificant. Cultural sensitivity is just another part of kindness, thinking of others. In the classroom teachers and students are presented with a unique opportunity to learn from each other. In this brief paper the foundation of cultural sensitivity, how to deal with conflict, and some practical...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Madison Wisconsin. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Madison Wisconsin, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Madison Wisconsin. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Bristol Wisconsin and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Being a Malaysian, growing up in multiracial country allows me to indulge in not only my native culture but the other many cultures in my country as well. We learn and share our diverse cultures, being proud of a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Golva North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Crossing cultures is a wonderful thing. There is so much benefit that can be gained by both teachers and students in the cross-cultural, language-learning setting. However, it is possible to step ‘over the line' sometimes and offend another's culture. That's why it's very important to be cross-culturally sensitive in the classroom. I've enjoyed seeing the world get ‘smaller'. Well, it's not really smaller, but it seems like it. I first lived abroad in 1993. Since that time, Globalization has spread like...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Midway Georgia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: english is fast becoming a universal language for different kinds of people to communicate with one another. Due to many factors such as tourism, english based movies and music, international business ventures and the internet to name a few. According to the latest poll by the CIA World Factbook (based on information gathered from around the world) english is the third most popular language (312-380 million) in the world only behind spanish (325 million) and Mandarin chinese (882 million). In today's modern climate...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Clinton South Carolina and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: english has been used by countries with nation-power such as england, but ever since the united states became the new hegemon as of the end of the World War II, the language really began to spread across the whole world. In the 21st century, almost all countries demand their educational system to teach english in one way or another and global organizations such as the United Nations declare english as the first official language. english being the global language does have its positive sides as it played a...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Madison Wisconsin. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Madison Wisconsin, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Madison Wisconsin. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Reseburg Wisconsin and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: My personal experiences with english have lead me to believe that for the time being english has become a global language by default. I have been to many different parts of the world and everywhere I have...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guankou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. It is well known that the culture of teachers and students affect education processes in the classroom in many ways. Thus, teachers have the added responsibility of knowing the cultural dimensions differences for each group of learners they deal with, this way will assist them in learning how to assess, train, teach, and be motivated to use multicultural teaching....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Programs in English as a second language (ESL) generally take place in countries where English is the dominant or official language. People participating in an ESL program likely immigrated to an English-speaking country from a non-English speaking county and so are learning English as a language to be used in their everyday lives. In contrast, programs in English as a foreign language (EFL) generally take place in countries where English is not the official or dominant language. People participating in an EFL program are likely still in their home country and may or may not ever use English outside of the EFL classroom. This fundamental difference between the two types of programs can lead to differences in how English is taught in the classroom,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A multicultural world urgently needs a culturally sensitive educational system. In most countries around, schools are filled with students who come from different cultures. The variety of cultural backgrounds of students in schools is beneficial for the academic community as it contributes to their different experiences that provide all students with the opportunity to learn about different aspects of life. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dainaliz Feliberty H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students in a multicultural environment learn to be culturally aware and to develop a sense of identity as individuals. Even though a diverse school is a wonderful place for...  [Read more]