The Value of Self-Reflection - Any Time Of Year, It's Important To Self-Reflect
Examining What Worked And What Failed In The Past Can Lead To Future Triumphs
For most people, January 1st is the day for self-reflection. But for teachers, the start of a new school year is the key time to look back at the successes and shortcomings of the past and make adjustments for the future.
But no matter what time of year it is, every teacher can benefit from engaging in the exercise of self-reflection. That means, examining what has worked and what hasn't in the classroom.
Sometimes it's not easy to examine what we did wrong previously and honestly admit our mistakes. But such self-reflection is critical to our ability to move forward as effective classroom teachers who are always striving for the best ways to help our students learn and excel.
Amy Dow Has extensive experience in not only teaching English but teaching abroad. She's earned her TEFL certificate from Winfield College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. she has her masters in teaching from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.
She literally taught English all over the world including England, Spain, Canada, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, China, Sweden, Greece, Italy, Pakistan, India, Romania.
Amy's new book TEFL Secrets is a step-by-step guide to traveling and teaching English.Learn more >>>
Step Up to English Interactive English
Language Lab in a Box!
What is Step up to English? Step Up to English is an interactive English program with full audio, based on our Adult Curriculum.
These interactive English Lessons are for anyone who wants to learn to understand, speak, read and write English. It is suitable for someone working alone in their home or for any facility that has one or more computers. It allows the student to review the lessons as often as they need with no time limit. Students can work at their own pace.
How Are these Interactive Lessons Organized?
There are 5 Steps to each Level with between 8 and 12 interactive Slides in each Step.
The first 10 levels are the equivalent to Module 1 - Beginners.
Once downloaded, the Levels can be used as often as needed with no time limit. Any number of students can learn from the Level(s) on that computer.
The Levels of this Interactive Series can be purchased and downloaded one at a time, or at a reduced price, or in groups of 10 or more, that allow the buyer to download and install on any number of computers.
This Series of Lessons Provides:
Real life situations
The voices of native English speakers
A wide variety of colorful images that help students understand the content
Step-by-step introduction of English grammar that is practiced and used in real life situations
Logical sequence where verb tenses are not used in the content until the tense has been introduced
Many opportunities for the student to participate in the lesson
Content that is related to the events taking place in many countries
Content about sports, present day heroes, singers, famous people plus colorful snatches of history
Welcome to our new ESL JOBS section which has proved to be very popular with our subscribers. Below are jobs posted on May. 03/07. For updates every day,please visit our website for daily updates.
Teach English on the northern coast of Spain
Most of the classes take place on the school premises, although the teacher may be required to travel to companies to teach some classes.
Teaching jobs in Mexico City
Groups are normally small. A lot of one to one teaching is to be expected. Students tend to be top executives so the teaching is very stimulating.
ESL teachers for summer, 2007
Non-residential, British Council accredited private language school. Teach General English to groups of adults and teens in our superb manor house equipped with the latest technology.
ESL teacher position
We are an officially accredited recruiting firm for the Korean Public Education Board for provinces throughout the country...
Teach in Vietnam
ILA is offering you an amazing opportunity to teach English in Vietnam. Teaching positions are currently available at campuses throughout the country.
English instructors for Walt Disney World in Florida
The Language Company is hiring ESL instructors to serve as guides and teachers for international children and teens who will attend 14-day English language learning programs provided by The Language Company...
Autumn starts in Shanghai and Beijing
EF English First, a network of 200 English language schools, is recruiting English language teachers for positions starting in the autumn.
Teach English in the Hollywood of Seoul
This school is in the heart of the entertainment district in Seoul. Centrally located you will find an abundance of nightlife, shopping and entertainment just around the corner.
TEFL positions throughout Korea
English Teachers Network, one of the leading professional recruiting agencies in Korea, is now seeking for ESL teachers.
University positions in China
Teaching at Universities is much better, especially large national public universities in nice cities, Nanjing, Xuzhou, Zhenjiang city
TEFL teachers for China
TEFL teachers required to teach English at Chinese schools from Sep. 07 to June 08. Good local salary, free accommodation and return air ticket paid.
English teacher for Hunan, China
We are looking for two native speaking English teachers to start work in September. Experience is not necessary but you must be motivated and energetic.
Job openings for June, July, August and September, 2007
If you are after a genuine teaching position, then look no further! As a result of our increasing popularity, People Recruit currently works with employers across the country and thus has a wide variety of positions available.
Forty-seven positions in South Korea
We have 47 positions available now, right the way through to September when the new semester commences & public schools become available.
Teaching positions in Taiwan
Our schools are situated both in the mountains and very close to the ocean;a very warm teaching environment,wonderful and enthusiastic students and a lot of places you can enjoy sightseeing.
English teachers for Chile
We are a small school near the centre of Santiago with courses off site in businesses, government departments and local schools where we teach English teachers and group and one to one courses on site.
Buy the Whole Store!
Our latest book, Beginners ESL GAMES is a collection of tested ESL games for beginners, including the most popular and best selling ESL games from our online store. DETAILS >>>
Advanced Conversation Activities
Visit our website for advanced conversation activities that really get students talking!
Advanced Conversation Activities include:
ESL Mystery -- Mystery of the Stolen Funds
ESL Mystery -- Mystery of the Caribbean Cruise
ESL Mystery -- The Lady who Knew too Much
ESL Mystery -- The Body in the Study
Conversation Activity -- Life Stories
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