Advice for the CELTA group by Clare Tyrer https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice What advice would you give CELTA trainees to help them cope with the demands of the course? Lesson planning? Language analysis? Managing time? etc. Thank you en-us 2017-05-03 12:03:09 UTC 2017-05-17 16:02:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/15683597/8a9b660242f3791a574e6e96ab1fac03/information.jpg Tonia clare_tyrer https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169649512 Have at least a day free which you devote to CELTA. Have a planner which reminds you of assignment deadlines and when you are teaching.]]> 2017-05-03 12:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169649512 Clare clare_tyrer https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169649760 When you are analysing language,  don't overcomplicate things and try to teach all the uses of a language point. Consider what function you are teaching (the message you want to communicate) and how best to encourage learners to practise this. ]]> 2017-05-03 12:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169649760 Catherine https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169881004 You can often pick up relevant books cheap on Amazon second hand. It makes things quicker to have your own copies!]]> 2017-05-04 09:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169881004 Huz https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169883854 Make GOOD notes during class and ORGANISE them well. 
What Clare and Tonia teach you is priceless, particularly when you start teaching! I suggest having a ring binder folder, adding your notes to it from a refill pad as you progress through the CELTA course. Ensure you have titled each page so it makes for easy referencing. 
]]> 2017-05-04 09:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169883854 Julie https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169885553 Listen to observation feedback carefully and focus on the key themes when planning your next session. 
Ensure you have all your materials prepared and copied well before the start of the lesson you are teaching.]]> 2017-05-04 10:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/169885553 Alma abcalma https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/170074204 Try to refresh your language terminology and share your expertise with fellow CELTA trainees. Exchanging ideas is going to make you better teachers!

Observe how the fantastic Tonia and Clare teach you and “steal” what you enjoy most from their lesson models. {we have all done that...).
Their simple teaching techniques are priceless!

When you start teaching, let the students do the work and talk as little as possible, but monitor as much as you can.
Teach using technology but have a back-up plan (sometimes devices let you down).
Be passionate about teaching and be patient (imagine yourself learning a foreign language and sympathise with your learners).

Good luck! 
You will have a wonderful, unforgettable experience.

]]> 2017-05-05 00:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/170074204 Patricia https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/170384037 Organisation of work - 3 large Lever Arch Files, 1 for TP's, 1 for Assignments, 1 for classwork  with Clare and Tonia (and any other) Observe your fellow tutees closely - you will learn from them, don't judge them too early on, we all learn and grow throughout the course. Pin down your "student" early on and try to gauge their commitment to coming to class so you are confident they will be there to work with over the following weeks. Email yourself a copy of your TP and lesson materials as back up to your USB/power failure. Allow a minimum of 1 but preferably 2 days a week over and above your course day to keep on top of everything. Enjoy!]]> 2017-05-07 19:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/170384037 Laura lauraiacsa https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/172372558 Reflect on your teaching practice. Observe other teachers and discuss with them the rational behind the activities they used in the classroom. Go back to your classroom and apply/use one of the activities you found the most engaging. If it doesn't work, try it again. 
In my opinion, reflection and obeservation are the key points for a successful lesson planning and teaching.]]> 2017-05-17 15:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_tyrer/CELTAadvice/wish/172372558