Teacher’s Kick-off: Launching a Strong School Year
As September approaches, EFL teachers around the world are gearing up for a new school year filled with opportunities for growth and learning.
Ahahaha, can you hear my demonic laughter?
Now, seriously, just like our students, we also need some effective strategies to at least try a smooth and successful start to the school year. That’s why I made a collection of the posts that will empower you to kick off the year with confidence and fun. Take a look at my tips – they range from classroom organization to building strong relationships with students – and I hope you’ll find them as useful as they were for me:
1 Classroom Organizers by Students: No-Prep Lesson Plan
Starting the year means creating an organized and engaging learning environment – or at least hoping to create it! Take a look at the no-prep lesson plan on how to involve your students in the process of classroom organization. It will encourage active participation and collaboration as well as boost students’ sense of ownership and responsibility.
2 Class Contract: Make It Work
Creating a positive classroom culture is key to a successful school year. Read about the concept of a class contract and its role in establishing clear expectations, promoting respect, and enhancing communication. This will help involve students in the creation of the contract, and encourage a sense of community and shared responsibility.
3 Let’s Plan Our Learning: No-Prep Lesson Plan
Using effective learning strategies and work organization are really important in educational process. In this short no-prep lesson plan students share their greatest obstacles on their way to master English and try to come up with some solutions that shall be quite useful in the upcoming year. Hopefully, they will come up with a strategy or two that will really help them learn systematically.
4 How to Make a Good First Impression in the Classroom
The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year. I share some useful techniques for making a positive first impression on your students that will help you build strong connections with your students from day one. After all, you only have one chance to make a first impression, as the phrase that always stresses me out says.
5 Get Ready for School: Teacher’s Pack
Prepare for the school year like a pro with some simple lesson ideas (all of them were tested on human beings and all of us not only survived, but had quite a lot of fun). From practical classroom management tips to effective communication strategies, you will find some useful ideas for a successful start to the year.
6 5 Tips on How to Start a Course Without a Coursebook
Sometimes, you get your group of students… but you don’t get a coursebook. I share useful tips on how to start a course without depending on a textbook. Read how to engage students’ critical thinking and creativity while tailoring your lessons to their unique needs and interests.
7 Guess What I’m Talking About: A Nice Way to Welcome New Students
Welcoming new students into your classroom can be an exciting opportunity to foster a sense of belonging and community. Take a look at a very simple, creative and engaging activity that encourages students to guess the topic of discussion. This will spark their curiosity and boost their interest in the school life right from the start.
I hope my tips will help you not only create a dynamic, engaging, and productive learning environment, but also start the new school year in a positive way. Let’s try to cooperate right from the start – after all we’re all in this together, students and teachers alike.
Have a good school year!
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