Teacher Development & TEFL Administration
Learner Outcomes and Skills
At the end of this module, you should have an idea of the type of teacher you classify yourself as which will, in turn, enable you to determine how you see yourself and what kind of teacher you envisage yourself becoming. You will also become aware of the numerous options and possibilities which exist for future professional development and the steering of your career course. You will realize the importance of continuous self-evaluation, and as a potential manager, will learn how to effectively evaluate the teaching of others through classroom observation.
Management Strategies will enable you to demonstrate your awareness of the business nature of English language schools and the role of the manager within this framework in terms of responsibilities and expectations. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy, aims and objectives of the particular department or school which is vital to business success; how to develop and institute development plans and create attainable targets. You will be introduced to effective recruitment procedures and business practices in English language schools. The readings and materials for this lesson/module will cover:
- Describing Teachers
- Further Teacher Learning
- Observation as a Learning Tool
- Evaluating your Teaching
- The Nature of English Language Schools
- The ESL Manager
- An Overview of the ESL Programme
- Philosophy, Aims and Objectives
- Development Plans and Target Setting
- ESL Policies and Procedures
- Business Practices in Language Schools
- Student Services and Support
Module Progression
You must work through the module content in the order which it is presented:
- Readings >> Audio >> Quiz
- Once you have completed a section/step (e.g. Readings), you must click on the “Mark complete” button which will allow you to move on to the next section/step.
Assessment Criteria
Once you have completed all the reading materials for this lesson/module, you’ll be assessed in terms of your overall understanding of the materials. This assessment will be carried out in the form of a short quiz.
Pass: 50% Fail: <50%