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Oxford Seminars. Days 5 & 6. Odds & Ends. Review Packet Practicum Questions? Lunch Tomorrow. Content Catch-up . Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching Organizing the Teaching Workload Long Term Lesson Planning. Practicum. 5-10 minutes General Preparation Time (now)
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Oxford Seminars Days 5 & 6
Odds & Ends Review Packet Practicum Questions? Lunch Tomorrow
Content Catch-up Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching Organizing the Teaching Workload Long Term Lesson Planning
Practicum 5-10 minutes General Preparation Time (now) 5 minutes set-up time immediately before your presentation (everyone will help move the desks) 30 minutes to present 5 minutes feedback from peers
Research, research, research Do I meet the minimum requirements to teach in this country? Does this country require a visa and if so, how difficult is it to get one? Do I meet the inoculation and health requirements of this country? Does this country have a strong ESL market? Does the average teaching salary of this country work with my lifestyle? What is social, political, and economic picture of this country, and how will this affect me? Does this country interest me; can I envision myself living there for an extended period of time?
Finding a Job www.oxfordseminars.com www.daveseslcafe.com www.tefl.net www.lonelyplanet.com
Day 6 URL to share – related to resources or finding a job Resume & Cover Letter Country information (if you have any) Money for lunch
And Activate! Choose a lesson plan or activity from your one of your resources (i.e., Harmer p… or Training Manual p…) Adapt one of the activities to fit into 10-15 minutes. Prepare any materials needed (cards, worksheets, PowerPoint, pictures, instructions, desks, markers, etc.) Act as a teacher and present the lesson activity to 2-3 classmates.
Resumes & Cover Letters Components of an ESL-Centered Resume: Elements Related to Teaching ESL ESL teachers need to provide information about their country, year of birth, citizenship, and first language. ESL-specific resumes typically include a headshot. Education All resumes should include a breakdown of your education. Certification Your TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification will be an important element of your resume. Oxford Seminars graduates have found success by highlighting the important elements of their certification course. Work Experience Outline your previous work experience, and place a priority on jobs related to ESL and leadership. http://www.oxfordseminars.com/graduate-career-assistance/steps-to-teaching-abroad.php
Resources, resources, resources! Finding & Using ESL Teaching Resources Remember Add / Adapt / Replace Technological Resources URLs to share
Wrapping up… Practicum Feedback Instructor Evaluations Awarding of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificates 40-hour component