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11.01.2007

More Advice for ESL Professional Development

Reiko Sakuma gave a presentation this past Wednesday on the real world situation of Non-Native Language Teachers. It was loaded with great advice and personal stories. Below is an excerpt of her presentation (originally done skillfully in Powerpoint):

Be confident.
Be really confident in what you teach.
English skill- Both academic and conversation
Always update and research.
Communication skill
Be professional.
Use experience from own country.
Have a goal and always remember it.
Be genuine when working with students.
Get a certificate, degree, and etc.

Thank you Reiko!