Jane Sande

As a TEFL-certified English teacher, my lessons are designed to be engaging, interactive, and student-centered, focusing on communicative language teaching (CLT). Here's an overview of my teaching methods, content, classroom dynamics, and experience:

Teaching Methods

Communicative Activities: Emphasis on real-life communication through role-plays, discussions, and group activities.
Task-Based Learning: Students complete meaningful tasks that involve language use, such as problem-solving or project-based assignments.
Differentiated Instruction: Tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs, using varied activities and materials.
Flipped Classroom: Providing materials for students to study at home, followed by interactive activities in class.

Content

Grammar and Vocabulary: Integrated into communicative activities rather than taught in isolation.
Listening and Speaking: Dialogues, debates, presentations, and listening exercises with authentic materials.
Reading and Writing: Engaging texts followed by comprehension activities, and writing tasks ranging from emails to essays.
Cultural Insights: Incorporating cultural elements to provide context and make learning more relevant and interesting.

Classroom Dynamics

Student-Centered: Students actively participate, often working in pairs or small groups.
Positive Environment: Encouraging mistakes as part of the learning process, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Use of Technology: Interactive whiteboards, language learning apps, and multimedia resources to enhance learning.
Feedback and Assessment: Continuous formative assessment with constructive feedback to guide improvement.

Teaching Experience

Diverse Settings: Experience teaching in various countries and cultural contexts, adapting to different educational systems.
Age Groups and Levels: Teaching a wide range of students from young learners to adults, and from beginners to advanced levels.
Professional Development: Regularly attending workshops and courses to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies.
Success Stories: Helping students achieve their language goals, whether for academic purposes, professional advancement, or personal enrichment.