Oxford SeminarsDays 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)

5 minutes set-up time immediately before your presentation (everyone will help move the desks)

30 minutes to present

5 minutes feedback from peers

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?

Finding a Job

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www.daveseslcafe.com

www.tefl.net

www.lonelyplanet.com

Day 6

URL to share – related to resources or finding a job

Resume & Cover Letter

Country information (if you have any)

Money for lunch

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.

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

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.

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?

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

Resources, resources, resources!

Finding & Using ESL Teaching Resources

Remember Add / Adapt / Replace

Technological Resources

URLs to share

Additional Oxford Seminars modules

Business

TOEFL

Children

Wrapping up…

Practicum Feedback

Instructor Evaluations

Awarding of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificates

40-hour component