TEFL Teaching Online & Young Learners Specialty Class Review

What did you enjoy most about your Specialty Classes?

I liked having a different group of students and instructors to interact with other than the ones I had spent my initial TEFL course engaging with.

In the Teaching English to Young Learners course I really enjoyed how much it helped me understand how the mind of a developing child works, and at what stages. Being able to understand that made it very easy later on in my journey to make lessons specific to the student(s) based on things like their age, developmental state, and pace.

One things that I enjoyed most about the TEO class was how much time was spent on exploring useful resources if you were to do this on your own. Without this, I would have jumped into teaching English online completely blind, and the emphasis on all of the different platforms and websites has been a huge game changer for me and students!

What stood out to you in the Specialty Classes that set it apart from what you learned in your standard TEFL course?

I just really liked how specific the courses themselves were. The standard TEFL course is very general in terms of different cultures, ages, languages, and learning levels. By taking a Specialty Class on these topics, I found myself more successful in my assignments because I really understood the backgrounds of the students, their ages, and all of the available online resources. Even in only two weeks, I learned so much!

Did you take your Specialty Classes while taking your standard TEFL course or after?

I took my Specialty Classes after my TEFL course.

Did you buy the textbooks for your Specialty Classes?

I am a very hands on person so I did purchase the text books. Although all of the readings are provided for you online, it made studying and referring back to the text so much easier than flipping through pages on the screen. I was able to highlight and make notes in the book, which always helps me. I still even refer back to it sometimes! It's nice to still have it after your course disappears online.

Did you find the weekly peer participation with your virtual classmates helpful?

It was really helpful! Seeing other students respond with their input on topics only made me learn more because I was seeing things that I would have never considered on my own. It was also a great space to bounce ideas off of other students in your class.

If you teach English online, where do you teach from?

I teach English online from home in the USA.

Did you talk about your Specialty Class training during your job interview to help land your teaching job?

Yes, having Specialty Course experience in both of these areas helped me stand out. Course experience with teaching online and young learners definitely helped my case! It definitely will make you stand out.

Did the Specialty Classes you took help to prepare you for teaching English online?

Absolutely, I learned how to better adjust my teaching style in my TEYL class and cater it to younger students. This was completely different than how I formed my lessons in my standard TEFL course. I learned so much about the importance of positivity, facial expressions, voice tone, keeping children's attention spans, etc. Also, if it weren't for the TEO course, I would not have known how to keep their attention from a remote location. Some the resources that are explored are ones that I use weekly in my class that my students love! If I didn't have the knowledge of these platforms, I am not sure how I would have done it!

Bethany-Pagliarini-TEO-2How has the knowledge from your Specialty Classes been incorporated into your teaching?

These courses helped me communicate and relate to my students. For example, my students are ten years old. This is an age I am very far removed from, and I initially had a hard time relating to them and making lesson plans that would keep them engaged. After learning what motivates younger students, it became a lot easier. At first it was hard to adjust my personality to one that was so different that my own, it took me a little while to come out of my shell. After some practice and some time, it became so natural for me!

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