Three Steps for Effective Reflection
Teacher Training, Professional Development Matthew Gordon Teacher Training, Professional Development Matthew Gordon

Three Steps for Effective Reflection

Reflective practice is often seen as something quite internal and theoretical, but when done effectively, it can be central to affecting teaching practice. Moreover, it empowers us, as teachers, to develop our teaching according to our needs and priorities. In this blog, I will outline a three-step procedure which teachers can follow to reflect in a way which enables them to affect their teaching practice.

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Five Education Podcasts to Try
Teacher Training, Industry Laura Wilkes Teacher Training, Industry Laura Wilkes

Five Education Podcasts to Try

It’s no surprise that I love listening to other education podcasts as much as I love recording content for TESOL Pop. When TESOL Pop was launched in 2018, Eve and I were one of only a handful of women-led podcasts in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL or TEFL) industry. Things have moved on since then and it’s encouraging to hear a greater variety of voices in podcasts relating to TESOL and the broader education industry. In the spirit of celebrating women in podcasting, here are five shows I enjoy listening to.

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How to Choose a TEFL Course
Careers, Teacher Training Laura Wilkes Careers, Teacher Training Laura Wilkes

How to Choose a TEFL Course

As not all TEFL courses offer the same input or quality, it’s crucial to research before you part with your money and time. What type of course should you choose? Should you study online or face-to-face? How can you check the quality of a course? The five key criteria in this blog will support you in researching and selecting the course that is right for you.

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