Why Teacher Motivation Matters: The Key Ingredient for Student Success
Learner motivation is recognized as a vital ingredient in successful education. Most teacher training programmes cover, how to boost learners’ motivation early in a course by setting enticing goals,...
View Article5 Tips I Wish Someone Had Shared with Me in My First Year of Teaching
“You can’t stop a teacher when they want to do something. They just do it.” ― J.D. Salinger Lately, I have realized that it has been more than ten years since I started my job as a teacher. I quickly …...
View ArticleGetting Started with Self-Regulated Learning
To be honest, until a few years ago I would have been very reluctant to talk about the topic of self-regulation in a public space. I considered myself the unchallenged master of procrastination, and my...
View ArticleHow Can Teachers Support Self-Regulated Learning?
As teachers, we are always trying to prepare our learners for the future. But we know that one day we will not be able to be there for them – when they move from primary to secondary school, to...
View ArticleHow Can Schools & Institutions Support Self-Regulated Learning?
If you’re the leader of an educational program, department, or institution, you know how important it is to help learners develop self-regulated learning (SRL) skills. We all have a vision of educating...
View ArticleSuccessful classroom management in a mixed-ability class
I’d like to invite you to do a simple visualization exercise. Imagine a field with only one type of flower, there are no other flowers or plants. Now close your eyes and see it and feel it. What is it...
View ArticleFour Tips for Effective Classroom Management: How to Create a Good Learning...
One of the most important things a language teacher can do is to create a classroom environment where students can learn. To do this, students need to feel that they belong, that they know what is...
View ArticleHow can your expectations affect learner motivation?
This is my second blog about how teachers may unconsciously affect their learners’ motivation. In the first, I discussed the teacher’s own feelings and attitudes toward their subject and their work. In...
View ArticleEffective Classroom Management Tips For Young Learners
Teaching young learners is a joy, but it can also be a challenge. Their energy is wonderful but often needs direction, so it’s crucial to create a structured classroom while teaching valuable life and...
View ArticleTop 3 Tips To Motivate Mixed-Ability Classes
What’s the best way to boost the motivation of learners in mixed-ability groups? Teachers sometimes feel that it is their job to animate the class. They need to do more, work harder, and monitor each...
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