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What does it take to be an English language teacher in Brazil?

5 de maio de 2015

I think I must have seen this question a million times: “What does it take to be an English language teacher?” “Courage” springs to mind. At least that’s what I needed when I broke the news to my dear father that I wouldn’t be a lawyer like him (“Quem não faz Direito faz errado,” he...Read More

Career, Teacher Development

CAE, career, CELTA, CPE, FCE, professional development, qualifications, teacher development

My journey to becoming an e-moderator – Part II – the time when I became an online student

2 de maio de 2015

by Michele Schwertner

Dear all, this is my second post about my journey to becoming an e-moderator. This time, I’m going to tell you about the time I became an online student myself. Some of the courses I had to take at university were only offered online. I had never done anything like that before (as a student)...Read More

Reflections about Education, Teacher Development, Technology

career, challenges, educational technology, engagement, interaction, professional development, student engagement, teacher development, technology, virtual learning environment

Seeking continuous development (part 2)

9 de março de 2015

by Rubens Heredia

Working in recruiting and teacher training, I came to notice that Knowledge and Skills (which we dealt with last month) may get your CV noticed, but what determines your success in your career in the end, are the two As in Donald Freeman’s KASA framework: Attitude and Awareness. A long time ago, during one of...Read More

Career, Classroom Experiences, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

career, EFL, elt mantras, motivation, professional development, teacher development

Teaching and the myth of working for love

2 de fevereiro de 2015

by elainehodgson

Myths and stereotypes are inherent to a number of professions: the ignorant model, the cunning lawyer, the rude military officer, the sexy nurse, just to name a few. Intertwined with prejudice and/or limited, erroneous views, these myths and stereotypes very often cause discomfort and raise discussion. Teaching is no exception to that. Which stereotypes are...Read More

Career, Reflections about Education

career, professional development

As a new year begins…

1 de fevereiro de 2015

by Michele Schwertner

Dear all, this post was supposed to be published on New Year’s Day and that would make perfect sense. Due to Internet connection issues, I was not able to do so and I also ended up losing part of it… I was about to delete it when I realized every day a new year begins...Read More

Career, Teacher Development

career, motivation, new year, personal development, professional development, teacher development

School Recess – Time for Learning

28 de dezembro de 2014

by Carla Arena

We all deserve rest, relaxation and some time off. Educators are working during class time, before and always in late hours, correcting, planning, preparing, researching. So, yes, school recess is certainly a time of a certain relief and a bit of goofing off. However, after reenergizing a bit, meeting friends and family, taking care of...Read More

Career, Educational Technology, Technology

continuing, electronic village online, EVO, learning, MOOC, professional development, teacher development, vacation

A Little More on Professional Development

11 de novembro de 2014

by Roseli Serra

Professional Development is an area which I really like talking and writing about. Yes, I’ve written about it before, but for me it’s never too much and I hope it’s not for you too. For years I have been working with other teachers’ PD and mainly I have tried to work hard on my own...Read More

Teacher Development

coaching, professional development, support, teacher development

Mentoring is Good for US – 12 tips for Effective Mentoring

11 de setembro de 2014

by Roseli Serra

At the beginning of 2013 I was invited to take part in a course about mentoring offered by EVO .To my surprise, I discovered that mentoring is something I have been doing for a long time. Furthermore, it is one of the things I like most as a teacher and a teacher trainer. The use...Read More

Teacher Development

mentoring, professional development, teacher trainer

A helping hand

9 de junho de 2014

by Vinicius Nobre

We often wish for a helping hand in our careers; that generous supervisor, coordinator or colleague who will set goals for our development, introduce us to the right people, invite us to embark on different waters and acknowledge our strengths and talents. We hope that this one mentor will spot our gifts, give us an...Read More

Career

growth, mentor, professional development, professional responsibility

Teacher Development & Teachers’ Associations

1 de junho de 2014

by Michele Schwertner

I always say that one of the things I like the most about teaching is that I’m always learning. And I’m quite sure I’m not the only one… We teachers learn a lot not only from our students and from fellow teachers but also from what we read, from conferences we attend, and so on....Read More

Career, Teacher Development

career, conferences, courses for teachers, language development for teachers, professional development, teacher development, teacher training, teachers' associations

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