I had a great experience with this course. It was interesting and informative, and my instructor, Alix, was so supportive and present. I've taken a lot of online classes throughout my college years, so I can confidently say that this course is set up extremely well. It made me feel much better about my first teaching abroad experience this summer!
If it's helpful, here are a couple of things I was concerned about going in and how they turned out:
1. Will I have enough time? I worked a full-time teaching job while taking this course, and I was worried about accomplishing everything I needed to do each week. While I did have to stay disciplined with my time management, it was very doable! Just take it day by day :)
2. Will it be worth it? Yes! I honestly gained so much from this course. A lot information is provided to you, but it's in a way that is digestible and interesting. It definitely made me a better teacher!
Response from CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL
Hi Erin! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad the course gave you valuable insight and prepared you for teaching abroad. It’s wonderful to hear Colby’s support made a difference—our instructors truly care. We appreciate your hard work balancing the course with a full-time job. Best of luck with your teaching adventure this fall! :)
The CIEE TEFL Team