Special Celebrations

When considering the importance of the role of a teacher, what then is the importance of how they teach when faced with different and diverse cultures? First, we must look to the definition of culture itself: ?A culture may be conceived as a network of beliefs and purposes in which any string in the net pulls and is pulled by the others, thus perpetually changing the configuration of the whole.? (Jacques Barzun, quoted on site: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/cultural- services/articles/culturel) So if culture is indeed a highly upheld structure that supports each individual, then we must carefully take into consideration how we incorporate the culture in the classroom to create a sense of unity. In teaching to a different culture, one must first reflect on their personal knowledge and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiangyang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hengyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In the classroom, a teacher's energy, dedication, confidence, and eagerness are often contagious. If a teacher is enthusiastic and energetic, their students will be as well. Be Confident - Confidence is something that cannot be faked, but it is something that can be built. Building confidence is another component of a Teachers duties. It can make all the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Heshi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yueyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Storytelling is and has also been an engaging way of sharing culture, moral values, and societal norms between people. It has existed before written form, and it continues to be important in the development and celebration of creativity, usually through embellished history or narrative fiction. Listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and confidence-building can all...  [Read more]