0 sats \ 2 replies \ @BenAllenG 1 Apr \ on: My First Day Teaching English Abroad at a Preschool. It was sort of a Disaster. BooksAndArticles
ESL teaching can be tough! Any time you feel like some order is necessary the kids or (co-workers) always seem to magically not understand! My recommendation for the coming month is to get your sea legs under you, keep your head down and focus on building some rapport with the kids, they'll walk all over you if given a chance!
It will get better! Just don't expect any changes from the top as they won't come from management! If the contract is for a year+ you'll find little ways to optimize and make your job easier and more seamless day to day.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @BenAllenG 1 Apr
If you are given the freedom to design the lessons yourself my recommendation is to give everything an associated game. You don't need to play them every day but preschoolers will do anything to play a game lol
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BenAllenG 1 Apr
As for the management, unlike the kids, they are unlikely to be persuaded into behaving with the promise of some 200¥ candy on Fridays lol. I would try not to ask too much of them early on, but as you prove to them you are there to stay they will be more receptive to your feedback.
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