My TESOL course experience
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My name is Joy and I am really excited to have completed the TESOL course.
Before now, I never thought I will ever be confident enough
(though interested) to teach English Language either online or in a physical class setting because I hadn't the know-how neither did I have the basic skills needed to teach.
However, after taking the 160 hour course, I can say that I now posess the knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively teach English to speakers of other languages both physically and online, as I am now well equipped with even the tiniest details and skills set needed to put a class together, while taking into consideration factors such as age range of students, cultural background, their motivation and learning styles etc and making lesson plans tailored to suit the above mentioned factors in a bid to adequately cater to every student's unique personality, experience and interest, knowing every student has different reasons(motivation) for enrolling in an English class.
Also I have learned that to be able to teach efficiently, it is of utmost importance to be able to spice things up with the use of props, realia etc thereby creating a physical connection with the topic being taught. Not also forgetting to praise and appreciate or reward students for their efforts when necessary.
All of these skills to mention a few I have been able to learn in the comfort of my home , using a smart phone.
In conclusion, being able to have completed the course at my own pace is something I truly appreciate.. though I had set a timeline for when I would like to have it completed, I had no reason whatsoever to feel pressured or rush through completing the course .