What is Your EFL / ESL English Teaching Philosophy?
What is Your EFL / ESL English Teaching Philosophy?
The Interview
The interview seemed to be going along okay. Then the Director asked, “So what is your philosophy of teaching English?”
“My philosophy of teaching?” The TEFL interviewee twisted in her seat, tugging at the collar of a blouse that was suddenly too tight. She felt water running down Panasonic NV-GS90EE her back. A certain dampness coated her palms.
“Yes. Do you have a philosophy of teaching?” the director repeated. The interview had холодильник электронное управление taken a distinctive downturn. Top positions paying top dollars require top professionals.
“Well, I’m not really sure what you mean.” the teacher responded. “I can tell you what I do in my classes, what materials I use and how I interact with the students. Is that what you mean?”
No, that’s NOT what the Language Institute Director meant. The interview ended. So did the teacher’s prospects at that high-level institution.
Philosophy of Education
A teacher’s philosophy of education is now used as a major marketing strategy by savvy teachers and has become an essential component of a teacher’s CV and portfolio. It has evolved to become part of the teacher’s personal profile, which outlines all of his essential skill sets and unique qualities, and highlights the teacher’s specialties. (D. Sofsian, 2006) Reference these web sites for further information:
• Create Your Own Electronic Portfolio
http://electronicportfolios.org/portfolios/iste2k.html