English Teacher Stereotypes

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Carlisle Village Delaware 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: When I first came to Korea, I had this stereotype in my mind that Korean students were well-behaved, submissive, and quiet students because of the strict education system. I quickly learned, that this was not the case, as I saw that a lot of the students were quite opposite of my stereotypes. The first school I taught in was a public middle school in an extremely rural area. Many of the children came from the poorer families of Korea and several of them had broken homes. As it was my first time teaching...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yanshuiguan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an 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 derives from the differences among different cultures throughout the world. In the context of English teaching, teachers who move to another country, must seriously consider the cultural pattern in the targeted country or region. Cultural diversity is by default a very interesting topic and teachers should prioritize in gaining more knowledge...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lushi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Lincang 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. Unit 5 covers the topic of classroom management. It is important for a teacher to know how to manage their classroom, activities, and their students by creating an atmosphere which is open, friendly and inviting to both students and learners, while keeping within the appropriate bounds of respect and discipline for the particular place, time and situation in which...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Cultural sensitivity derives from the differences among different cultures throughout the world. In the context of English teaching, teachers who move to another country must seriously consider the cultural pattern in the targeted country or region. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eleana V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Cultural diversity is by default a very interesting topic and teachers should prioritize in gaining more knowledge regarding the new culture into which they will be integrated. They have to be culturally sensitive during the lesson and be aware of the cultural differences that may arise. Before moving to different regions of the world, teachers...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liyuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng 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. A quick Google search defines culture as: “the ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society” (2019). It then becomes imperative to discuss that in a vastly globalizing world, which or rather whose culture do we propagate in the classroom atmosphere? As educators, we are often caught off-guard in multilingual and multicultural classrooms,...  [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]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an 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. Japanese learners of English face challenges which are based on background and cultural aspects, racial barriers, perception of the English language, as well the lack of freedom of expression. This becomes the basis on which their motivation, or lack thereof,to study English is built. Coming from a motivational background, I was self-assured that my plans to get my...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why the role of the teacher is important. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some differences between British English and American English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how cultural stereotypes and sensitivity influence the classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how motivation helps students in the classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why reading is important...  [Read more]

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Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who describes his experience of teaching in the aviation industry. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL teaching to young learners and speaks about the advantages, disadvantages and common stereotypes. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who answers the question: What traits should an EFL teacher have in teaching one-to-one Business English? Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate considers the differences between American and British English. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this post, a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longbao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yushu Zangzu Zizhizhou? 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 means being aware that cultural similarities and differences between people exist, while not assigning them a value. When teaching English as a foreign language, it is especially important to be culturally sensitive in order to create a healthy classroom environment, keep the students interested and motivated, and to foster positive...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on what it's like to teach English to kindergarten students. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A TEFL certification course covers a wide range of subjects to help you improve your teaching style. In this post, one of our graduates looks at what the course taught them about classroom management. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the importance of building rapport with students. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who describes his experience of teaching in the aviation industry. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

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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]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Linyi-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi-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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| Name: Renuka Palaniveloo Date: 11th May 2019 Why Teachers Should Establish Rapport with Students Teaching is a social endeavour Why does a teacher need different teaching style? In a classrom there will be a lot of different kids While studying the content of the Teaching Business English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This summative task will review the subject matter and discuss strategies and techniques that have been employed within actual classes delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean businesspeople. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dean R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As the language of international business is English, the overwhelming driver for Business English learning is a day to day conversation and development of a strong business vocabulary. Grammar whilst important is key BUT not as crucial and is often addressed through speaking tasks. The teaching of Business English does require "some" awareness of the subject matter and as such...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Japanese learners of English face challenges which are based on background and cultural aspects, racial barriers, perception of the English language, as well the lack of freedom of expression. This becomes the basis on which their motivation, or lack thereof, to study English is built. Coming from a motivational background, I was self-assured that my plans to get my low-level High School students motivated about learning English would be less challenging to implement. Reality proved otherwise as this process has required the breaking of certain barriers in order for me to be successful in my endeavors. Following is a further explanation on each of the different challenges which I have observed to be the cause of the lack of motivation amongst many...  [Read more]

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