5 Warning Signs You May Not Give Constructive Feedback

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Here are 5 warning signs referring that you may not be using constructive feedback. 1.  Using “You” Statements You should think about “You” statements. Basically, they are for expressing your concern about your student’s behaviour and performance but they start off with “You”, placing blame. “You did so...
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Recognize What Andragogy is & its Six Principles

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In this article I’m going to talk about “Andragogy”; what the term refers to and its principles. Andragogy is a theory developed by Malcolm Knowles for adult learning. The notion of andragogy has been around for nearly two centuries. It became particularly popular in North America and Britain...
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8 Tips to Increase Student Engagement In Online Classes

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In every classroom, there are different kinds of minds. Some are quiet and reserved; others are outgoing and ready to contribute at any given moment. You cannot expect all kids to participate in class discussions. It is your responsibility as a teacher to find ways in which you...
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What Every Novice Teacher Must Know About Lesson Planning

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Lesson planning is very important for all teachers especially beginner ones because an effective lesson plan usually leads to effective teaching. Planning a lesson effectively is not as easy as you think. This matter needs practice and awareness of some principles first. Here are the three main principles...
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8 ELT Supervisor Tips for Mentoring Teachers Effectively

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Mentoring is a partnership created to help and assist mentee teachers to reach their highest levels of professional and personal development. So, there are some keystones that must be included in any mentoring program. Key Stones of Effective Mentoring Program: Active listening. Classroom observation and teacher conferencing. Role...
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