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Oxford Seminars. Days 5 & 6. Odds & Ends. Review Packet Practicum Questions? Lunch Tomorrow. Content Catch-up. Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching Organizing the Teaching Workload Long Term Lesson Planning. Practicum. 5-10 minutes General Preparation Time (now) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Oxford SeminarsDays 5 & 6
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Odds & Ends Review Packet Practicum Questions? Lunch Tomorrow
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Content Catch-up Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching Organizing the Teaching Workload Long Term Lesson Planning
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Practicum 5-10 minutes General Preparation Time (now) 5 minutes set-up time immediately before your
presentation (everyone will help move the desks)
30 minutes to present 5 minutes feedback from peers
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Research, research, research
Do I meet the minimum requirements to teach in this country? Does this country require a visa and if so, how difficult is it to get
one? Do I meet the inoculation and health requirements of this country? Does this country have a strong ESL market? Does the average teaching salary of this country work with my
lifestyle? What is social, political, and economic picture of this country, and
how will this affect me? Does this country interest me; can I envision myself living there for
an extended period of time?
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Finding a Job www.oxfordseminars.com www.daveseslcafe.com www.tefl.net www.lonelyplanet.com
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Day 6 URL to share – related to resources or finding a
job Resume & Cover Letter Country information (if you have any) Money for lunch
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And Activate! Situation 1 – Your boss has recently brokered a deal with a local high school. You will
teach three 4-hour lessons a week there. You will have 20 teenagers in each class. Your students are at the intermediate level. Task: Consider how you would teach such a long class while keeping students engaged. Consider your list of engage activities. Which of these would work for this group? Why did you choose those? What problems would you anticipate in teaching this group? How would you physically set up your classroom? Make a list of resources and materials that might help you to teach this class.
Situation 2 – Your boss has recently brokered a deal with the Board of Education in your town. You will teach three 45-minute lessons a week at two elementary schools. You will have at least 30 children in each class. Your students are true beginners. Task: Consider how you would teach such a long class while keeping students engaged. Consider your list of engage activities. Which of these would work for this group? Why did you choose those? What problems would you anticipate in teaching this group? How would you physically set up your classroom? Make a list of resources and materials that might help you to teach this class.
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Resumes & Cover Letters
Components of an ESL-Centered Resume: Elements Related to Teaching ESLESL teachers need to provide
information about their country, year of birth, citizenship, and first language. ESL-specific resumes typically include a headshot.
EducationAll resumes should include a breakdown of your education.
CertificationYour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification will be an important element of your resume. Oxford Seminars graduates have found success by highlighting the important elements of their certification course.
Work ExperienceOutline your previous work experience, and place a priority on jobs related to ESL and leadership.
http://www.oxfordseminars.com/graduate-career-assistance/teacher-placement-
service.php
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The Interview Take turns interviewing a classmate for a job
using the questions from the Interview section of your Job Search Manual.
Do you have any reservations about hiring this person? Why or why not?
Give your partner feedback about how they could improve their answers.
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Before you go…1. Are you qualified for a job in your country of interest?2. When is the best time to find a job there?3. Do you need to obtain a visa before your departure?4. Do you need a work permit to teach? Will the school help you obtain one?5. Is it a good idea to go there before you have a job? Why or why not?6. Are there any health or educational requirements you need before you can begin work
there?7. What would your approximate salary be?8. Is accommodation provided by your employer? If not, how much does housing cost?9. Is health insurance provided? Is that a requirement for you to accept a job? Why or why
not?10. What is the most important resource for you?11. Is the cost of living reasonable?12. What are the typical work hours in a week?13. Are there any other important bits of information you should know?14. Would you consider a volunteering program in order to teach in your country of choice?
Why or why not?
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The Contract In groups, determine the 3 things for which you
would want to negotiate in a contract. What should you “look for” and “look out for”
before signing a contract? Contract Investigation
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Resources, resources, resources!
Finding & Using ESL Teaching Resources Remember Add / Adapt / Replace Technological Resources URLs to share Additional Oxford Seminars modules
Business TOEFL Children
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Wrapping up… Practicum Feedback Instructor Evaluations Awarding of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificates 40-hour component