My attitude has developed to be a very student focused attitude and my methods of teaching follow this. Throughout my teaching, I have prepared engaging lessons by involving current issues, and recent news within the teaching. This not only used the effective domain in teaching ESOL learners, but also helped the learners to use and develop their day-to-day language, as well as allowing the students to express their views on the current topic.
I find that by using a variation of Video clips, presentations, demonstrations, written work, group collaborative work and discussion have enhanced the students’ learning and also made the lessons creative, interesting and fun. All these skills are transferable and will give the learners confidence and motivation in their own ability. I believe in motivating students at all times and always refer “when” they progress not “if”. Working within a committed, caring and motivated team is important to me and I also have experience of managing teams. A sense of humor is another important trait in my opinion. I am an active member in the staff room and team teaching, participating in tutorials and promoting the courses are also activities in which I am very proactive in together with my team.
To study alongside teaching, developing programmes and preparing schemes of work requires exceptional organisational ability and attention to detail.