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Striking a balance between friendship and professionalism at the workplace

4 de novembro de 2018

There is a fine line between being friends and treating colleagues with professionalism. Especially when points of view differ. The ELT world is full of active communities and groups who meet at conferences or even for a ‘night out’ in order to share ideas in a more relaxed way. And one of the things I...Read More

Career

elt-world, professionalism

Sense-making and sense-giving: What makes sense for me has to make sense for you

30 de outubro de 2018

by Teresa Carvalho

It has been quite a while since I last wrote here, but it doesn`t mean that I haven`t been doing any thinking about current issues involving teachers, especially what is going on in the private ESL market. Therefore, in this month’s post, I briefly discuss how private organizations may impact our beliefs about what we...Read More

Career, Reflections about Education

career, reflections about education

Apprentice’ship’ – A Smooth Sea Does Not Make A Good Sailor – az

24 de outubro de 2018

by Adriano Zanetti

It is generally known that learning your ropes is a key factor in developing your personal, academic and professional life. It is true that one always encounters a very competitive world, yet it is also true that facing this world with solid training is a way to allay their fears. According to FDR, ‘A smooth...Read More

Career

discipline, responsability, successful-career

Be the change you want to see in your school

23 de setembro de 2018

by Eduardo de Freitas

Two weeks ago, at the Independence Day holiday, I had the pleasure of moderating a BrELT Chat with one of the sweetest people you will ever meet at the BrELT on the Road 2018: Veruska Gallo. Our discussion was focused on bringing professional development to the school we work for. DISCLAIMER: this is not a...Read More

Career, Teacher Development

BrELT, brelt-on-the-road, conferences, elt, english teacher, professional development, teacher development

Sell your service, not your soul

5 de setembro de 2018

by Natália Guerreiro

Many teachers are becoming their own bosses nowadays, to the point that the word “teacherpreneur” has become a thing (hopefully a fad, as I can’t pronounce that word for the life of me). That of course adds fuel to the debate on whether teachers should dab at Sales & Marketing – or rather how. I’m...Read More

Career

entrepreneurship, ethics, marketing, sales, teacherpreneur

Inside the 16th BTIC - an encouragement for developing teachers

The role of the EF/SL teacher in society

4 de setembro de 2018

by Beatriz Solino de Francisco

As an EFL teacher, you must have already realised that the roles we play are as volatile as this ever-evolving world we live in. Let’s start by focusing on some of the changes our role has been through in the classroom: We are not the source of all wisdom and power anymore (if we have...Read More

Career

eflt-eacher, esl-teacher, teacher-role, teacher-role-in-society

Should presentations in Portuguese be allowed in ELT Conferences in Brazil?

2 de setembro de 2018

by elainehodgson

Scene 1: Big conference in Brazil. The speaker, a Brazilian, goes onto the stage to begin her plenary session. While she speaks, you notice she makes some mistakes, pronunciation mistakes, grammar mistakes, but the content of her presentation is relevant and she manages to get her message across. At the end of her talk, you...Read More

Career, Reflections about Education, Trends in ELT

career, challenges, conferences, CPD, critical thinking, EFL, ELF, intelligibility, language, professional development, reflection, teacher development

Professionalism in ELT

30 de agosto de 2018

by Marcela Cintra

There are many English language teaching professionals working under this umbrella term in specific areas such as English as a foreign language or English in the public sector. The diversity of smaller groups may be a great opportunity for professionals aiming at increasing their repertoire of experiences as they have the chance to discuss the...Read More

Career, Reflections about Education

elt, professionalism

Inside the 16th BTIC – an encouragement for developing teachers

4 de agosto de 2018

by Beatriz Solino de Francisco

This year’s international conference, that took place in Caxias do Sul, was, as expected, amazing. I was not sure I would be able to participate until the last minute, therefore I didn’t submit any papers, however, I had the chance of “relaxing” and enjoying the ‘backstage’. These types of conferences will surely provide you with a...Read More

Career

16btic, beatriz-solino, BTIC, developing-teachers, EFL, elt

Dealing with criticism

2 de julho de 2018

by elainehodgson

Criticism hurts. Hence, it can be stressful, tense and sometimes traumatic. Still, it is such a natural part of life, including professional life, that knowing how to make the best out of it is an important skill for us to keep emotionally healthy. Below I list a few aspects to consider and that can prove...Read More

Career, Classroom Management, ELT Management, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

career, challenges, critical thinking, education, feedback, professional development, teacher development

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