There are a gazillion and one websites for ESL lesson plans and tips. The info is overwhelming. I recommend two things: First, become a really good, effective teacher. You can do that by getting certified as a teacher (online https://www.teacherready.org/, use me as a reference please! University of West Florida, 12 hours toward Mast. in Ed.) or by at least reading the books below and applying the research-based, evidence-based principles in your classroom. Even if you are not a certified teacher, the info below will turn you from a chic/dude with a business degree who's teaching English in Korea, to a stellar, effective teacher that engages your students!
(If you are not interested in becoming a good teacher, and only came to Korea for the pretty Korean girls and to get drunk, please, stop making the rest of us look bad and go home or grow up.) Second, look on You Tube for videos specific to lesson plans, grammar, ESL, etc. Teaching in Korea is great, whether at a hagwon (private academy), public school, business, or university. Enjoy the life of living abroad, travel Asia, experience new cultures, and become a great teacher and evolve as a person! My professional; portfolio has great links, resources, and books on education for you! www.ginajmcmurray.weebly.com Suggested Reading for all Educators! The First Days of School, by Harry K. Wong Who's Engaged, by Janet K. Pilcher Excellent Links! http://www.classroommanagement.com/ https://www.effectiveteaching.com/pages.php?pageid=6 https://www.teachingchannel.org/?national=1 http://www.marzanocenter.com/Teacher-evaluation/ http://danielsongroup.org/framework/ http://www.corestandards.org/read-the-standards/ http://712educators.about.com/od/lessonplans/ht/lessonplans.htm
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I took a group of my students out for ice cream to the Baskin-Robbins in Emart and then to Jumping Star. We had so much fun! They are great kids, bright and engaged, well behaved, and full of life!!! David, Leo, Andy, Bono, Esther, Luna, Me, Rexy, and Bright! Honestly, I thought I would be working a lot harder! I feel rather abashed, but this is somewhat easy, at least in terms of time. I'm still getting a feel for exactly what to do in class, because there are different stages for each book, and there are numerous books. I'm still trying to learn everyone's name. And once I decreased the difficulty of the lesson, lesson planning was simplified. I spent maybe 2-3 hours this weekend (if that) creating my lesson plans for 3 science classes, and and one conversation class. The prep work doesn't feel like "work", because I'm using my creativity when producing the lessons, so it's fun for me!! Yay! My "long" day is Monday: 12-8pm. I arrive at 12noon to help clean the classrooms, prep for the day's activities, and review each lesson plan for the week with Director Jeong. Classes begin at 1:30 and my30 minute dinner break is at 6:30. I'm finished by 8pm on the dot! The remainder of the week I work from 1pm-8pm, with a 30 minute break at 6pm. When I'm not teaching science classes (I have 3 each day), or conversation/phonics classes ( these started this week, and I think I have 4 total), I am working with students on spelling and grammar, speaking and writing, that sort of thing. The kids switch between phonics and conversation all day, with classes changing every 30 minutes in my room. I am simply walking around and checking and/or correcting students' work. They are listening to English conversations via cassette or CD: listening, writing, rewinding, listening, repeating, etc. As Jeong likes to say, we are "English police", not teaching so much here, but checking and correcting. These kids are amazing! They go to school all day, then go to an academy to further their education (it could be English, or special subject tutoring, music, etc.). The kids in Korea work and study hard! They are in school ALL DAY! It's pretty impressive! I'm pretty lucky, as usual! I'm really enjoying the work and the hours are not bad at all! I have 4-5 hours free each morning (with which I will eventually be productive!) and a few hours at the end of the day to do whatever! Life is good! |
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