Teaching Is A Profession

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Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Any profession requires preparation and skills, but most of all, confidence. Hence, teachers should develop the confidence to achieve their aims in their profession and their lives. Thus, if a teacher lacks confidence, it can become a relevant issue in its profession. Moreover, it could harm the learning process of the students. Thereby, how can teachers increase their confidence in the classroom? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Oscar L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teachers can increase their confidence by constantly preparing and updating the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching profession today has become more challenging due to the constant development and innovative experiments in the field of education. A role of a teacher is significantly changing. In this era of technology-based teaching, a teacher has to keep himself or herself updated with the latest happenings taking place in the profession. Apart from the personal growth, the teacher also has to focus on professional growth. There are many options available outside in the market which offer help for the same. The best way to achieve this is through ‘Self Analysis’. A teacher must need to evaluate himself as well as his teaching techniques which in result will help him to find out the components he has to improve in,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas After I graduated from school, Ifromided to be a teacher. I had all the prerequisites for that profession since my childhood. I entered a university, and the department, which I chose, was Russian Language and Literature. It happened because it was affordable for me financially. Although this profession was good, I often wanted to try myself as a teacher of English too, just to not feel bored from teaching the same subject all the time. However, I did not dare to take that step, since I lacked good equipment for teaching English. This new skill quite differed from my main profession. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nargis S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MUSTAFA N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The role of the teacher can be divided an analyzed in two different ways; One is the education and knowledge, (part 1) Second is the personality and communication abilities, (part 2) Part one is a general precondition for every candidate, but part two is indispensable, especially in primary education. We mostly hear such sayings: “A good teacher is a good student at the same time.” “If you are a good student, then most probably you can be a good teacher.” When we look back to our history of humanity, we almost always see that being a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Being a teacher has been a dream of mine since childhood, and as time goes by, I started to understand that life is, in fact, a continuous teaching and learning experience. The fact that I could impact someone's life is the greatest reward to be a teacher. My primary reason why I have decided to pursue education is that I naturally feel the strong desire and happiness to positively influencing and educating people. One of the major satisfactions of being a teacher is to enrich a student's life. The essential qualities of this profession would be patience, understanding, compassion, and flexibility. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Henny C. Please note...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Considering how to build a successful teaching career is no different than similar considerations for any other profession. Before beginning such consideration, however, one must first ponder what success looks like. What is your conception of a successful teaching career? After resolving my definition of “success” I’m left with three primary factors to consider; education, self-awareness of where in the teaching profession I’ll be happiest, and obtaining good relevant experience. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maricris W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first, and perhaps most important, factor in a successful...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Teacher Career Development? As one of the hundreds of thousands of educators around the globe, I knew that I still have a lot of space that needs to develop on the path of my teaching career. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joyce P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Being an educator is not an easy profession, because for me teaching is not just a profession, instead, it's a calling. Everybody can study and graduate with an education course but it takes courage facing struggles on preparing lesson plans, love for the students either from toddlers or adult classes, patience in dealing with different classroom situations...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. You have to deal with different personalities inside the classroom and somehow, you need to work things out for the class to have an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. You have to prepare yourself both mentally and emotionally to be an effective teacher. It is not a cakewalk and you need to have the drive and work ethics to succeed in this profession. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fitz B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Growing up, I never really thought of teaching as a career. I took up a degree related to the healthcare industry back when I was in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is not generally a lucrative profession, because in Africa we have strange financial priorities. But there are so many countries out there that make teaching quite a better living particularly teaching the English language as a foreign language. I don't think and neither do I believe that one can just wake up and call himself or herself into a particular field without training. Fully ingrained should one be, call himself or herself an English language teacher and this can not be achieved without education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christian A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are a lot of languages...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In everyone's life, there is at least one person that can be called a teacher, and it doesn't matter who is it — our older neighbor living next door or the person standing at the blackboard in a classroom for hours and trying to give you a piece of knowledge in some way. Anyway, we get something in the result. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. The teaching profession is very difficult. Teachers are people who play a big role in the formation of personality. Any teacher needs to realize what a huge responsibility he has. He can reach out to every child, pass on his knowledge, and even become a good friend. Trying to find the answer to the question «Who is a teacher» I would...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching profession is in fact, is out of my wildest dream when I was young. after completing my undergraduate studies major in marketing, I had worked in multiple fields and traveled to many countries which gave me chances to met a lot of a different kind of people, the local and foreigner.with the knowledge and experience gains throughout the time, I decided to retire from my current field and move on to China as my wife is from people of the Republic of China (PRC). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shao Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I am Malaysian and now is the right time to stay close with my family there. At...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is one of the most important occupations in society. And Even though teachers are not appreciated in many parts of the world, their importance is unquestionable. They build up the next generations and without them, society would eventually fall. Being a teacher requires a specific set of skills. Some people are more talented than others in delivering information or explaining. However, with learning and patience, anyone can be a teacher. These specific teaching skills are divided into two main directions: Design and delivery. In the following paragraphs, I am talking in more detail about them. I am also starting with the definition of a teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As in any profession, a worker must prove themselves capable of the task at hand. I find myself at various stages of my life needing to perform tasks I never thought I would have to master: managing a family of seven, running a marathon, milking cows, managing a horse barn, homeschooling K-12, teaching various online classes, providing my own tech-support, writing curriculum, the list goes on. With each task allotted for me, I have pulled on resources to gain knowledge for mastery. The education field is no exception to this challenge, for me or anyone else wanting to excel in the profession. Opportunities to stretch one’s capabilities can be a daily experience. If the challenge is embraced the educator gains a...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching can be defined as the action of a person imparting skills or knowledge, giving instructions, the job which requires teaching, the profession of great responsibility and specific character. The teacher is not only the person who gives knowledge but can be a model of competence. The role of the teacher is significant as they teach more than lessons in a book, try to teach how to think and how to choose the right above the wrong, to differentiate deeper things than peoples' outlook. The teacher is a manager of creating a special atmosphere in the classroom conducive to learning, this person guides the south of the difficulties. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nataliia Z. Please note...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teachers play an important role in our life to become successful in career and business. A good teacher helps us to become a good human being in society and a good citizen of the country. Teachers know that students are the future of any nation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sumbal S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. So, the future development of any nation is in the hands of teachers. As a teacher, one of your main roles is to motivate your learners to develop their ability and aspiration to learn. You may ready about delivering training and facilitating learning, but in reality, you do much more than that. Your role is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching has always been a profession of great importance. For centuries teachers have been highly appreciated and respected because what they did affect the others and took part in forming a society. That's why it is so important to be responsible for how well you work. Continuing professional development is obligatory for those who chose this profession. You can improve your skills by reading books, watching webinars, discussing emotive issues with your colleagues. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ekaterina B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. But the easiest and still one of the most effective ways of professional development...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences The modern system of enhancing the qualifications of teachers is claimed to develop very rapidly. Nowadays, the teaching and learning process is guided by and is based on the teachers’ energy, which in its turn depends specifically on their career aspirations, professional goals and personal needs, enthusiasm, and devotion to one’s mission. Career development is necessary and, perhaps, crucial for every ambitious and motivated specialist who intends to achieve significant heights in his or her career path. But in the arduous process of paving the way to career advancement every teacher may encounter the following challenge: what I can do to really fulfill my goals to be a demanded specialist of the field. This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I first understood the role of a teacher during the second grade and knew then that I wanted to be just like my teacher, Mrs. Atkinson. She was the first to see my real character and hidden potential through the windows to my world, my eyes. I believe that teachers were made with eyes that would not only see things for what they are but for what they could become and could achieve. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Michelle S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teaching profession is seen as a very noble profession, as it represents positive change and growth. Teachers on a whole have gained the respect of others to the...  [Read more]

Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding a job that’s best for you is one of the toughest challenges any individual can encounter. It’s a crucial factor that affects one’s sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Perhaps the noblest profession in history, teaching is almost always considered one of the best options out there. Many things influence your career choices, which is what makes it challenging to pick the right fit. Sometimes you think you’re in a good spot, and then something happens that makes you realize you’re not. Teaching is a challenging profession because its demands and expectations are continually changing, but it’s also rewarding, especially if...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of my favorite aspects of teaching is the role of the teacher in the classroom. To some, the role of the teacher is only to teach people information that they then regurgitate during a later exam. However, to me, teaching is a fascinating profession because a teacher is many things to many different students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Derek G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The most prominent role of a teacher is the conveyor of information. Whether the class is about learning a second language, mathematical equations, or writing a screenplay, the teacher is there because he or she has enough of an understanding...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences “Teacher”, this word is linked with everyone’s life in a very sensitive and special way. Have you ever observed a child who has just started his/her school life? If you have, you will see that the child follows his/her teacher blindly. The very common reply a parent gets when they try to teach their child some new math technique or holding the pencil etc. is “No, my teacher showed me this way.” At home, they often start speaking the way (I would not say imitate) their teacher speaks with them. They admire them so much that they never stop talking about them after returning home. And a common role-play game we all play during our childhood is being a teacher. So, it’s quite understood how important...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching is a profession that has always been appealing to me. Being able to share your knowledge and witness improvements with the students must be quite satisfactory. Moreover, there is quite a lot of psychology involved, and I am very keen on this topic. Each student is different from its background, culture, ideas, and emotions. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sean C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Altogether this makes a very interesting, varied, and fascinating landscape in which you can become a better version of yourself. I grew up speaking English and French and later on I went to learn Spanish by traveling for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Business English may be defined as the English language used for businesses that range from trader stalls to multi-nationals engaging in global trade, plus for professional and governmental institutions. Business English is communication, specifically vocabulary and grammar used in this business and academic world. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeremy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The learning of Business English has become a common means for non-English speakers of countries around the world, to enable communication internationally. The importance of understandable Business English is essential to participate in the...  [Read more]

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Unlock Your Future with Affordable TESOL Programs Embarking on a journey to teach English as a second language can open up a world of opportunities and experiences. With the demand for English teachers continuously on the rise, obtaining a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification can be your ticket to a rewarding career both at home and abroad. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer a range of affordable TESOL programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Our TESOL programs are carefully crafted to meet the diverse needs of aspiring English teachers, whether you are a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career, a seasoned educator seeking to enhance your skill...  [Read more]