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 www.oxfordseminars.com 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! Choose a lesson plan or activity from your one

of your resources (i.e., Harmer p… or Training Manual p…)

Adapt one of the activities to fit into 10-15 minutes.

Prepare any materials needed (cards, worksheets, PowerPoint, pictures, instructions, desks, markers, etc.)

Act as a teacher and present the lesson activity to 2-3 classmates.

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/steps-to-teaching-abroad.

php

The Interview

Before you go…

Resources, resources, resources!

Finding & Using ESL Teaching Resources Remember Add / Adapt / Replace Technological Resources URLs to share

Wrapping up… Practicum Feedback Instructor Evaluations Awarding of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificates 40-hour component