Lauren O'rourke

Seating arrangement is a fundamental component of classroom management. For a seating arrangement to be effective, the classroom must be organized based on what the teacher wishes to accomplish in the lesson. Increased 'on task' behavior is observed when the teacher chooses the appropriate seating arrangement for the lesson (1,2). Three common arrangements, orderly rows, clusters and the semi-circle will be examined in this paper. The positive and negative attributes of each arrangement will briefly be addressed. One seating arrangement will not be determined as superior because the best arrangement is determined by class dynamics and the lesson plan (3).Rows: All desks are aligned single file, one desk in front of the other. This type of arrangement is very traditional and...  [Read more]

Teaching is an age-old profession dating back as early as Socrates and his most famous student, Plato. Integral to this ancient model of education was a give-and-take relationship between teacher and student. The role of the teacher is not merely a bank of mundane facts but rather, that of 'educational guides, facilitators and co- learners' (Redefining the Role of the Teacher by Judith Taack Lanier). Teachers must engage their students and foster a desire to learn. A teacher can not simply rely on dated textbooks to teach their students but rather a teacher must become an artist, creating curriculum that is both interesting and relevant to the students. As Lanier states in her article, 'the curriculum must relate to their lives, learning activities must engage their...  [Read more]

Why Laurel is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Laurel TEFL Course Options Available in Laurel Cultural Integration While Teaching in Laurel Top TEFL Providers in Laurel: Focus on ITTT Laurel is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Laurel, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Laurel include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Laurel requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong relationships with their students. ITTT offers...  [Read more]

Why Get TEFL Certified in Laurel? English Teaching Job Opportunities in Laurel Types of TEFL Courses in Laurel Adapting to Local Teaching Culture in Laurel Leading TEFL Providers in Laurel: ITTT Laurel offers excellent opportunities for earning a TEFL certification and entering the growing job market for English teachers. There is a strong demand for English teachers in Laurel, with numerous openings across schools, academies, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Laurel provide a range of learning formats, from online to classroom-based, making it easy for aspiring teachers to find a suitable program. Teachers in Laurel benefit from understanding the local education culture, which enhances their connection with students and ensures classroom success. ITTT stands out as a...  [Read more]

Why Puntarenas is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Puntarenas TEFL Course Options Available in Puntarenas Cultural Integration While Teaching in Puntarenas Top TEFL Providers in Puntarenas: Focus on ITTT Puntarenas is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Puntarenas, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Puntarenas include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Puntarenas requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong...  [Read more]

According to research conducted by Grant Miller and Tracy Hall, '' classroom order encourages student engagement, which supports learning' (Miller para. 1). In many articles and studies that are readily available, the popular perspective seems to be that classroom order must happen before learning can happen; order must be present for student engagement to be present. It is common to employ traditional classroom management techniques based on the creation of order: threat or promise of reward. Order, it is perceived, creates an environment where students are engaged. Perhaps that idea is slightly backwards. Perhaps it is not order that leads to engagement, but engagement that leads to order. Teaching to multiple intelligences engages more students. More students engaged...  [Read more]

This paper is concerned with teaching the productive skill of writing for students of non-native English speaking countries. This is an area that has all but been ignored in the past and somewhat over looked in the field of TESOL, as administrators, teachers and students seem to be more concerned and more focused on the speaking side of the productive skills.As more and more ESL students are seeking writing help at the college and university levels, the need becomes clear for better writing instruction in the ESL classroom. The ability to write well is not a naturally acquired skill, nor is it a linear process easily fit into some pre-taught format. Writing must be taught as a set of practices in a formal instructional setting and must be practiced. Good writing involves composing...  [Read more]

This paper is concerned with teaching the productive skill of writing for students of non-native English speaking countries. This is an area that has all but been ignored in the past and somewhat over looked in the field of TESOL, as administrators, teachers and students seem to be more concerned and more focused on the speaking side of the productive skills. As more and more ESL students are seeking writing help at the college and university levels, the need becomes clear for better writing instruction in the ESL classroom. The ability to write well is not a naturally acquired skill, nor is it a linear process easily fit into some pre-taught format. Writing must be taught as a set of practices in a formal instructional setting and must be practiced. Good writing ...  [Read more]