| username |
utc date |
status |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:00 |
It's time!!! #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:01 |
@angelos_bollas Hey Angele #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:01 |
Who's online today? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:01 |
Hello @joannacre :) #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:02 |
@angelos_bollas me but barely #Eltchat v. tired |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:02 |
Today we talk about career development in ELT #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:03 |
@joannacre been working all day? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:03 |
Hi! #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:04 |
Hello #ELTchat ! First up congrats to everyone who did Delta m1 today! |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:04 |
@fielsted Hi Fiona! Welcome #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:04 |
@HanaHainsworth Welcome :) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:04 |
#eltchat - hi Angelos and Joanna, I'll keep you company for a while |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:04 |
Hi Everyone #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
Hi Martina and Stella #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
@angelos_bollas Thanks! #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
@HanaHainsworth Ah yeah!! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
Career development in ELT... Any thoughts? #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
@MartinaEmke Cool :D #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:05 |
@stella_maris05 Hi Stella #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:06 |
What's the first step in the ELT world? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
Don't forget the hashtag :) #ELTchat https://t.co/6GmGiaYadW |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
Have a bit of time tonight. #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
I guess for me career dev is all about trying new things, taking more responsibility #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
@MarjorieRosenbe Yey!! :-) Welcome Marjorie #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
@angelos_bollas get qualifications I guess #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:07 |
Hello! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
@HanaHainsworth What comes before that tho? Is there a stage before the one you describe? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
@juliacphang Hi Julia #ELTchat |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
@angelos_bollas I think joining a teaching association is a great 1st step. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
RT @MarjorieRosenbe: @angelos_bollas I think joining a teaching association is a great 1st step. #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
@angelos_bollas Hello :) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
Hashtag please :) #ELTchat https://t.co/d7FgbxV1W7 |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:08 |
Nice description! #ELTchat https://t.co/wxZ6XrSEMr |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@joannacre hi Joanna #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@fielsted Why different? #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@HanaHainsworth Yes, trying new things/contexts-extending knowledge #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@angelos_bollas Whoops sorry! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@MarjorieRosenbe The first teaching association I joined was IATEFL last year - after 8 years of teaching :( #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:09 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas Yep, CELTA or Trinity as first step usually #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
#eltchat - first step in ELT world depends where you are starting from: (non) native speaker, (no) initial teacher training, pers. interest |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
Any personal tales, please? #ELTchat https://t.co/RJtQyHANgP |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
@angelos_bollas My sense is that NNST training in non-English speaking country might be more inclined to take uni quals in EFL? #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
Hashtag please :) #ELTchat https://t.co/WarXHOC4Dt |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
#ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:10 |
Do you agree? #ELTchat https://t.co/gYWTs9mkZl |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:11 |
@angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe I joined Iatefl two yrs ago after 16yrs of teaching!! #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:11 |
@angelos_bollas Could be wrong of course, just a sense #eltchat |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:11 |
@angelos_bollas And a local TA? Great way to network and learn from colleagues. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:12 |
@fielsted No right/wrong here.. just asking about your opinion. :) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:12 |
@MarjorieRosenbe If TA very active, it motivates its members to grow and become better all the time, I think #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
Hello all, sorry I'm a bit late #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
@MarjorieRosenbe @angelos_bollas definitely and conferences- u meet ppl-u learn stuff #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
@KateLloyd05 Welcome :) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
RT @joannacre: @MarjorieRosenbe @angelos_bollas definitely and conferences- u meet ppl-u learn stuff #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
@juliacphang I think the 'taking more responsibility' is important. Seems progression in career is dependent on this. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
Are you talking about different roles? #ELTchat https://t.co/rsTffU6kPS |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:13 |
Besides the obvious - certifications - I think development is about trying new roles such as training, publishing etc. #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe I also joined after 8 years of teaching #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
I think there's so much cool (free) online stuff out there for ELT career development at the mo #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
@BradELT Hi, Brad - Is career development only about working in different roles? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
@juliacphang Often taking that 'responsibility' means less time in classroom. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
RT @HanaHainsworth: I think there's so much cool (free) online stuff out there for ELT career development at the mo #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:14 |
@juliacphang To progress career wise do we have to move into ac management? #eltchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:15 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas - could be but not in my case; started as a freelancer in Germany with no formal qualifications in ELT #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:15 |
@joannacre @HanaHainsworth yes think first step is teaching different types of classes:yl, business,exam,diff levels #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:15 |
Same here, Martina #ELTchat https://t.co/W7O4pNYdyo |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:15 |
@fielsted @juliacphang Yes, and being willing to learn. Not rest on ur laurels!! #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:15 |
RT @BradELT: Besides the obvious - certifications - I think development is about trying new roles such as training, publishing etc. #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@fielsted @juliacphang you shouldn't have to.....but it's often assumed once you do a Dip #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@angelos_bollas Yes #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@joannacre @fielsted Agreed! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
What about a teacher who wishes to remain a teacher and is not willing to move to a different role? No career development for them? #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
Also mentoring, ST roles, giving workshops #eltchat |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@joannacre @HanaHainsworth Agree about trying out new things. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@KateLloyd05 Why 'shouldn't' ?@fielsted @juliacphang #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:16 |
@fielsted @juliacphang - agree completely & willingness to develop in unexpected ways #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:17 |
Hi everyone, sorry I'm late. Thought I wouldn't be able to make it! Pheeww! #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:17 |
@MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas Me too actually. In Japan for a year with no teaching quals. In at the deep end. #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:17 |
@angelos_bollas change teaching situation? Better terms and conditions, more prof environment? #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@HadaLitim Welcome Hada :) #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@angelos_bollas You can still give presentations/lead workshops, teach different levels etc #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@angelos_bollas Hola hola! #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@HadaLitim Hello :) #ELTchat |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@angelos_bollas Still they can develop by exchanging ideas with colleagues, or attending conferences #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:18 |
@MarjorieRosenbe @joannacre @HanaHainsworth Seems to me being 'flexible' and willing goes a long way in the ELT world. #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
I think conferences are great (both local and international) for career dev for teachers who want to keep teaching #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@KateLloyd05 So, are there two paths? A horizontal (same role better post) and a vertical one (going up the career ladder)? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@juliacphang Hi Julia! Good to 'see' you again )_) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
RT @juliacphang: @angelos_bollas You can still give presentations/lead workshops, teach different levels etc #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@angelos_bollas lots of ladders I think #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@fielsted How so? #ELTchat @MarjorieRosenbe @joannacre @HanaHainsworth |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@angelos_bollas no :) also staying fresh- The world keeps changing- As teachers we need to be aware of innovations in our field- #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
@juliacphang And improving existing areas which need developing?? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:19 |
RT @KateLloyd05: @angelos_bollas lots of ladders I think #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
Yes! #ELTchat https://t.co/kJqWVj47bN |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
RT @stella_maris05: @angelos_bollas Still they can develop by exchanging ideas with colleagues, or attending conferences #ELTchat |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
@HadaLitim sorry late - couldn't find chat on nurph #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
RT @BradELT: @angelos_bollas no :) also staying fresh- The world keeps changing- As teachers we need to be aware of innovations in our fiel… |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
@HadaLitim Reflection - important part of career dvlpmnt #ELTchat @juliacphang |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
@KateLloyd05 @juliacphang Think the pay increase that might come with Dip often also assumes ability to take on leadership too #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:20 |
@BradELT @angelos_bollas It's a never ending development path it seems..from one course to the next. one obs to the next, etc #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
@tattoodaisy Welcome :) #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
RT @HadaLitim: @BradELT @angelos_bollas It's a never ending development path it seems..from one course to the next. one obs to the next, et… |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
@angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Definitely! #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
@fielsted @juliacphang agreed.schools rub their hands at thought of new manager #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
and we have to like teaching cause if we don't we won't want to develop #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
@tattoodaisy Marisa usually deals with that and she's busy right now. Sorry :( #ELTchat |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:21 |
@angelos_bollas That’s the trickiest part and it takes a lot of work and patience, the world will always change. So must we. #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
@angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe @joannacre @HanaHainsworth ELT functions on tight turnarounds. (1) #eltchat |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
career dev important because jobs in uk are becomer rarer and more competitive -what's it like elsewhere? #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
@MarjorieRosenbe Agree - is this intrinsic or extrinsic motivation tho? or both? will the T get sth other than satisfaction? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
@joannacre Well that would be a clear sign that we're in the wrong job, right?! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
RT @stella_maris05: @angelos_bollas That’s the trickiest part and it takes a lot of work and patience, the world will always change. So mus… |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:22 |
It's about aiming for 10 yrs teaching experience not 1 year teaching experience repeated 10 times! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
RT @joannacre: and we have to like teaching cause if we don't we won't want to develop #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
@angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe @joannacre @HanaHainsworth (2) a class appears at last min at a level you've never taught before #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
RT @tattoodaisy: career dev important because jobs in uk are becomer rarer and more competitive -what's it like elsewhere? #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
@tattoodaisy Developing like crazy in the Middle East! #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
@angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 - diversification by adopting different roles: e.g. (informal) teacher trainer, (action) researcher #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
RT @HanaHainsworth: It's about aiming for 10 yrs teaching experience not 1 year teaching experience repeated 10 times! #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:23 |
I've talkd abt this w/several T friends-moving "too far up the ladder" in terms of mgmt generally means you're rarely in classroom #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
RT @MartinaEmke: @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 - diversification by adopting different roles: e.g. (informal) teacher trainer, (action) res… |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
RT @HanaHainsworth: It's about aiming for 10 yrs teaching experience not 1 year teaching experience repeated 10 times! #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
@angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe @joannacre @HanaHainsworth (3) Being willing to have a go you save the situation+ show versatility #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
@angelos_bollas A developing teacher doesn't have to change job. #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
RT @HanaHainsworth: It's about aiming for 10 yrs teaching experience not 1 year teaching experience repeated 10 times! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
RT @HadaLitim: @angelos_bollas A developing teacher doesn't have to change job. #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:24 |
Is career development and teachers' development the same? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:25 |
@KateLloyd05 @juliacphang love that image ...new blood ;) #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:25 |
@juliacphang yeah!Wouldn't want that!! #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:25 |
@joannacre True! Should they be made to develop or is the initial training certificate sufficient for them? #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 and grabbing those opportunities when you can, e.g. writing for journals, presenting, etc #Eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@angelos_bollas It depends #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
RT @languageeteach: @MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 and grabbing those opportunities when you can, e.g. writing for journals, pre… |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@juliacphang same in other fields.worked in civil service where engineers never got to do their profession, just office work #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@angelos_bollas I wrote 2500 words on that for my lit review for my MA dissertation last week! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@languageeteach Hi Clare :) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@HanaHainsworth - it's about attitude: teachers should stay learners at heart; then lots of development opport. are possible #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@joannacre No, I left an office job for teaching :) #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:26 |
@HadaLitim @angelos_bollas to develop career wise I think they probably do. To develop as a teacher not #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
Is vocational development sufficient or should teacher also develop academically (ie MA etc) ? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
RT @HadaLitim: Is vocational development sufficient or should teacher also develop academically (ie MA etc) ? #ELTchat |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
@HadaLitim Def starting to think about moving in the future but some job ads say celta or delta req as if there is no difference #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
RT @fielsted: @HadaLitim @angelos_bollas to develop career wise I think they probably do. To develop as a teacher not #eltchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
@angelos_bollas Hi there. Sorry I'm late. Just back from work. Trying to catch up. #Eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:27 |
@HadaLitim I think that developing academically is necessary!! #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@languageeteach @MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 Yeah 'grabbing opportunities' -quite right. Being able to see the ops too #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@juliacphang @joannacre left that same job for it! Happy to manager now, but academic side and still teach #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas But som Ts are just happy being teachers. I know som Ts who've taught the same thing for 20yrs but devlp #ELTchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@angelos_bollas interesting question- Yes and No nothing compares to being f2f with students - as compared to an office role etc. #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@languageeteach Glad you made it #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@HadaLitim I'd like to do an MA but cost is prohibitive! #ELTchat |
| eilymurphy |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 economic model diversification -the hard truth http://t.co/WkmU34Jaht #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
@joannacre Can you expand pls Joanna? #ELTchat |
| GlenysHanson |
6/3/2015 20:28 |
RT @MartinaEmke: @HanaHainsworth - it's about attitude: teachers should stay learners at heart; then lots of development opport. are possi… |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:29 |
@KateLloyd05 @joannacre That sounds like a good balance :) #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:29 |
@tattoodaisy that annoys me so much! Sometimes even CELTA/delta/TEFL! #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:29 |
@juliacphang So Julia, what do you think you'd get from an MA? #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:29 |
@HadaLitim I am going to ask a hard question. Do u think career dev has to do with who u know as well? #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:29 |
@BradELT True-My q is that Ts do a lot lately to develop their practice-what abt dvlping their careers(better salary, posts, etc)? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@tattoodaisy Not surprised, they're just starting to make out the difference but most don't know Delta #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@HanaHainsworth @angelos_bollas - what is your diss. about? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@HadaLitim @angelos_bollas Of course, but not all schools can offer varied opps right? #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@eilymurphy Welcome Eily #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
I've probably missed everything because I was playing badminton but looking forward to catching up on #eltchat very relevant for me as newb! |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@fielsted True - Internet tho offers all #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:30 |
@joannacre Well, in some cases it could be. But if you know them, could it be that you put urself there to start with? #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@HadaLitim already got masters and phd in another subject so don't feel this is a priority at all #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
RT @joannacre: @HadaLitim I am going to ask a hard question. Do u think career dev has to do with who u know as well? #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@HadaLitim @angelos_bollas Has their pay increased much?! That's a factor for many right? #eltchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth Indeed. I've just done the IH online tutoring course. It was great and scary being a student again! #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@HadaLitim I learnt so much during my MA. I also was able to apply for my first EAP job cause of it! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@racheldaw18 glad you're here Rachel #ELTchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@angelos_bollas Hmm- well when you put it like that - the more a teacher develops , the more everything else falls into place:) #ELTchat |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:31 |
@BradELT @angelos_bollas That's one reason I have kept teaching even with writing and iatefl work. The classroom is basic for me. #eltchat |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@juliacphang @HadaLitim it’s all about knowledge, studying and reading articles will get you exactly where an MA would have #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas Totally! So is it considered stagnating to remain a good T in the same job? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
RT @BradELT: @angelos_bollas Hmm- well when you put it like that - the more a teacher develops , the more everything else falls into place:… |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@angelos_bollas @BradELT diff. types of teachers.some like to stay in one place long term, others move regularly #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@HadaLitim It's not necessarily a bad thing. U learn about jobs from ur ppl don't you? #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@languageeteach @MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 Absolutely! #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@MartinaEmke ELT teachers and online professional development. I might have a questionnaire for people here soon! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@BradELT So, is this connection a two-way one? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
RT @MarjorieRosenbe: @BradELT @angelos_bollas That's one reason I have kept teaching even with writing and iatefl work. The classroom is ba… |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:32 |
@HadaLitim it's getting one foot in the door. Doesn't mean u can keep a job or excel #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@HadaLitim Partly just that I'd enjoy studying again&would find it interesting,but also potential career opportunities in future #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@tattoodaisy @HadaLitim think it's just delta preferred but will accept CELTA #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@KateLloyd05 Do you also have a Delta? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Financial reward must be an issue. Can you stay in the same role and get significant pay increases?#eltchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
RT @HadaLitim: #ELTchat in 55 mins What does career development mean in the context of ELT? Where do we begin and where are we heading? Any… |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@HadaLitim I dunno - isn't it? It seems to me that lately it's stagnating if a T is not online #ELTchat @fielsted |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@juliacphang I wonder how managers who never teach relate to changes and keep uptodate, easy to forget what it's like in class #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas You're right, that would be the bottom line! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
RT @fielsted: @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Financial reward must be an issue. Can you stay in the same role and get significant pay increases… |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:33 |
@HadaLitim DipTESOL #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@joannacre So a worthwhile investment?! #eltchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@juliacphang @joannacre - I moved from teaching 2 teacher training, project management & 2 becom. a researcher;roots are in ELT #eltchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@KateLloyd05 @angelos_bollas but I wonder if even just changing schools and not necessarily positions is also part of development #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Maybe £ really isn't so crucial for many.Also what abt job security?Contracts more likely in management #eltchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@MarjorieRosenbe @angelos_bollas I agree that joining a teaching association is a great first step: @ELTABB here in Berlin great! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
RT @MartinaEmke: @juliacphang @joannacre - I moved from teaching 2 teacher training, project management & 2 becom. a researcher;roots are… |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:34 |
@languageeteach @MartinaEmke @angelos_bollas @KateLloyd05 Agree totally. #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@languageeteach @MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth oh I want to do that in October. Worth it? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
Very interesting q #ELTchat https://t.co/hZg4vuWCHr |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@stella_maris05 @juliacphang Do you think so? So no need for the structured course, fb and guidance? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
RT @fielsted: @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Maybe £ really isn't so crucial for many.Also what abt job security?Contracts more likely in manag… |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@HadaLitim Definitely!!! You learn so much!!!! and u make sth. Ur dissertation!!! #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
Sometimes I see jobs that pay 50p more an hour if you have a Delta, it would take yeeeaaaarrrrrssss to repay the initial cost! #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas @MarjorieRosenbe I'm also planning on joining @iatefl once I have German bank account! Picking @MaWSIG! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@fielsted Very true I'm afraid. T contracts are not offering security at all #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:35 |
@joannacre Oh yes, I agree. I think it's a good thing! What I meant is more often than not, it's well earned #ELTchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@angelos_bollas Yes - the more career paths you are exposed to, the more knowledge you are given - A win Win #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@angelos_bollas I think this is true. The more teachers in diff contexts you encounter the more you develop #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@BradELT @angelos_bollas yes totally. Got to learn a whole new way: diff students, books, exams, syllabus, culture #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@juliacphang My feeling exactly! #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Have been doing the same job for last 11 years. Would like a promotion but nowhere to go! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
Absolutely! #ELTchat https://t.co/ORfyM3BJv4 |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@tattoodaisy @HadaLitim cos you're front of the queue! :0) #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:36 |
@HanaHainsworth WHAT??!! #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas Me thinks not :( #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@KateLloyd05 @MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth I think so. Learned a lot and it was fun! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@fielsted I agree - esp if you have to work closely with them all. #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@tattoodaisy @juliacphang I def. think it's great that all managers at the big school where I've just started teaching teach 2! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
RT @languageeteach: @fielsted @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Have been doing the same job for last 11 years. Would like a promotion but nowhere… |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@languageeteach @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim You mean you've hit a ceiling? What kind? #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:37 |
@HadaLitim @stella_maris05 I've certainly done reading&courses eg FutureLearn but if wantMAfor job prospects,need the certificate!#ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
@angelos_bollas @fielsted But I have colleagues who are very active and are nowhere on social media #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
I think unis are probably the way to go for pay and conditions in the UK if you can get in #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
RT @fielsted: @angelos_bollas I think this is true. The more teachers in diff contexts you encounter the more you develop #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
@KateLloyd05 Same thing. So you have it all ;) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
@HadaLitim Me too - am just saying that some times we think our reality is the only reality #ELTchat @fielsted |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:38 |
@languageeteach @MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth It's on my list of possibles too #ELTchat Do you work for IH? |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:39 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Difficult to move as don't want to be a manager. Not sure which way to go. #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:39 |
@racheldaw18 @tattoodaisy @juliacphang They probably don't feel happy about that :) not all the time anyway.. #eltchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:39 |
@languageeteach @HanaHainsworth - and probably quite enlightening as well? ;) #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:39 |
@HanaHainsworth You mean as in 'EAP' jobs? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:39 |
@tattoodaisy @KateLloyd05 Perhpas might be more a case of time will tell )) #eltchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@tattoodaisy @MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth No I work in the UK in a FE. Most of the other CPs worked for IH around the world. #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@joannacre So what's next for you? #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@tattoodaisy @juliacphang Definitely easy to forget #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
So, is there a dead end in our career path? a 'there's nothing next' moment? #ELTchat https://t.co/VRGLZp7ltE |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@fielsted @tattoodaisy @juliacphang no I doubt they do; but they don't do it often, and it makes us feel like we're a team I guess! #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@HadaLitim I wanna do another MA! cause a Phd is too expensive and a huge commitment #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@racheldaw18 @tattoodaisy @juliacphang agree.managers should teach or how can you advise others #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:40 |
@MartinaEmke @HanaHainsworth Yes. It's hard to get feedback sometimes even tho' constructive criticism = big part of my job #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@languageeteach @fielsted @angelos_bollas Would you consider travelling? #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@angelos_bollas a different context is sth next for me!! #eltchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@HanaHainsworth - Interesting! I have started my EdD on a similar topic. Would like to exch. views some time if you are interested #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@angelos_bollas yep EAP sorry, it's moving fast tonight! #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@HadaLitim @fielsted @angelos_bollas Too much upheaval I think - kids are settled here. Think I'm too old now!! #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@joannacre @HadaLitim what in? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@juliacphang @stella_maris05 Exactly where I'm at right now. Working on it.. #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:41 |
@angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth Pay is better per hour but perm contracts not easy to come by. #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:42 |
@fielsted true #ELTchat @HanaHainsworth |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:42 |
@angelos_bollas @fielsted Social media will have you think so. #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:42 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas a different country for me #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:42 |
@angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth Do ELT Ts see EAP teaching in uni as career development? Does it seem 'better' somehow? #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@joannacre @HadaLitim interesting #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@languageeteach @fielsted @angelos_bollas Material writing, training? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@fielsted For me it's just better money #ELTchat @HanaHainsworth |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@KateLloyd05 @tattoodaisy @juliacphang exactly!They also put every newb like me thru a 3 month training plan which is fab for CPD! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@fielsted For local employers, tho, it's considered a huge plus @HanaHainsworth #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:43 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas @fielsted Was it because of PD or business or sth else? #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@racheldaw18 @tattoodaisy @juliacphang oh interesting. Will you blog it? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@joannacre Wow you really did love it!!! #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth Is that 'career development' - more money? For many it is #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@languageeteach @fielsted @angelos_bollas Too old!!!! #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@juliacphang @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 I've done some @FutureLearn stuff too, but I think it's the MA/DELTA w/the kudos isn't it! #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:44 |
@HadaLitim @fielsted @angelos_bollas I'm a teacher trainer: mats writing interesting. I've only sold 114 copies of my bk: no money #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:45 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas yeah I think the money is part of it but it's also a bit of a status thing 'I work at a uni' #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:45 |
@fielsted It surely is part of it.. #ELTchat @HanaHainsworth |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:45 |
@HadaLitim @KateLloyd05 I think, worldwide an MA is more recognised, & if given a choice it may for that reason be a better option #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
Is it a taboo for a T to aim for better salary and recognition after all? #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@KateLloyd05 @tattoodaisy @juliacphang I shall certainly try to blog it :) it's seminars (big school, 40/50 teachers) and obs etc! #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@tattoodaisy @KateLloyd05 MA certainly offers more ops in the Middle East and better packages too #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@racheldaw18 @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 Depends-right now am freelance so more for interest&self dev than immediate job prospects #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@joannacre @angelos_bollas such as? #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@joannacre @languageeteach @fielsted @angelos_bollas hehe )) #ELTchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth nobody joined this field to get rich, BUT making a good living helps !!! #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@languageeteach @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim It's either t training, management or materials writing so you've done 2 with 1 to go!#eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
RT @BradELT: @fielsted @angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth nobody joined this field to get rich, BUT making a good living helps !!! #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:46 |
@juliacphang I was wondering what happens in #elt land if being a DoS isn't where someone wants to go... Good question! #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
@joannacre @HadaLitim What was your first MA, and what would your second one be? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
RT @racheldaw18: @juliacphang I was wondering what happens in #elt land if being a DoS isn't where someone wants to go... Good question! #e… |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
@languageeteach @HadaLitim @angelos_bollas I'll buy your book!! What is it? #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
@languageeteach @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Money is in management.#eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
@fielsted @languageeteach @angelos_bollas and me!!! #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:47 |
@racheldaw18 @KateLloyd05 @tattoodaisy Sounds great! Look forward to the blog :) #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:48 |
RT @BradELT: @fielsted @angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth nobody joined this field to get rich, BUT making a good living helps !!! #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:48 |
@racheldaw18 @juliacphang @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 @FutureLearn Enjoyed doing my MA but really need to do a PhD to get diff job #eltchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:48 |
Throwing it into the mix; ELT organisation here in Berlin did a seminar on 'coaching' in ELT on Sat: apaz = more money! Thoughts? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:48 |
Is there an end to this path? Someone who's doing marketing wants to become Marketing Director, for instance. What abt us? #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
@tattoodaisy @HadaLitim depends in what region. Parts of Asia and Europe non-uni jobs diploma is more accepted #ELTchat |
| SophiaMav |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
RT @TESOLacademic: http://t.co/ZIEctpD6eV What's Presentation Practice Production & what's the role of #edtech? What's the alternative? #ia… |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
Leeds Beckett does the delta and MA combined and it costs less than most MAs too... Might nearly kill you tho ;) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
@HadaLitim @angelos_bollas @fielsted - teachers' CoPs work offline and online; quality of teachers' learning opp. depends on PLNs #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
@angelos_bollas nah! #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
We have 10 minutes left, could we share some interesting career stories to wrap up peeps? #eltchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
@fielsted @HadaLitim @angelos_bollas Bless you but on general ed not EFL. You're too advanced! #eltchat |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:49 |
@angelos_bollas a sideways step is possible, into a diff enviro, university rather than private language school, teacher training #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:50 |
@languageeteach @racheldaw18 @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 @FutureLearn What was your MA subject? #ELTchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:50 |
@joannacre @racheldaw18 @juliacphang @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 @FutureLearn Indeed. Can't face it! #eltchat |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:51 |
@juliacphang @racheldaw18 @HadaLitim @stella_maris05 @FutureLearn Mine was ELT #eltchat |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
6/3/2015 20:51 |
Have to get up early for a flght. Good night all. #eltchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:51 |
Side note - is a PLN and a CoP really the same thing? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:52 |
@MarjorieRosenbe Goodnight Marjorie - Tomorrow I will be in Austria for a day! :) #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:52 |
@MarjorieRosenbe Life in the fast lane Marjorie! Globe trotting for the good cause..bon voyage #eltchat and thanks!! |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:52 |
@racheldaw18 You've got loads of time. I did mine distance learning at UEL in the UK with the lovely Dr. John Gray. #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:52 |
@tattoodaisy @angelos_bollas Yep, I guess my move to freelance (&almost exclusively 1-1s) was a sideways step in terms of enviro #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@MarjorieRosenbe Good night and safe flight tomorrow! #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@BradELT @angelos_bollas @HanaHainsworth And being rewarded as a professional. I think often ELT Ts aren't #eltchat |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@juliacphang @racheldaw18 @HadaLitim @FutureLearn Mine was in MA TEFL, it’s really helpful now that I’m doing my DELTA. #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@HadaLitim my career story is to say thank you to all you wonderful people here on #eltchat who've been so kind to me :) love this bubble! |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@HadaLitim fell into elt,tesol cert.primary school, language schools,EAP,became senior teacher&needed Dip to progress.1/2 #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@HanaHainsworth I haven't often come across CoP. Where is the term used? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@juliacphang I like the flexible nature of our job @tattoodaisy #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@racheldaw18 - what's the purpose of this 'coaching' seminar? #eltchat |
| tattoodaisy |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@racheldaw18 You are in Berlin - just where I'd like to be. Sounds like a great school. #eltchat Business or general? |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:53 |
@stella_maris05 @juliacphang @racheldaw18 @FutureLearn Delta is intense but a great course #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@fielsted In some cases (like Greece) being an ELT means you're doing a hobby not a real job #ELTchat @BradELT @HanaHainsworth |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
RT @angelos_bollas: @juliacphang I like the flexible nature of our job @tattoodaisy #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@racheldaw18 You've been such a great addition to the community Rachel..beautiful journey ahead #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@angelos_bollas @tattoodaisy Definitely! I initially did it when moving around for husband's job #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@HadaLitim now dos in language school.boyf doing delta now so we can move on and have better options.#eltchat 2/2 |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@HadaLitim Started teacher training 5 years ago and then added writing and consulting. Love life now.something different everyday! #ELTchat |
| stella_maris05 |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
Have to get up early, good night all :) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:54 |
@MarjorieRosenbe - Goodnight and have a safe trip #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@angelos_bollas @tattoodaisy By "did it" I mean became freelance #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@stella_maris05 Good night, Stella mou! :-) #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@KateLloyd05 Wow!! ..is the rest 'history'..where next? #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@juliacphang got that one! :-) #ELTchat @tattoodaisy |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@tattoodaisy it's my absolute favourite city in the world :) mixture of both - intensive general courses and into companies! #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@BradELT That sums up our world! A wworld of opportunities and real people #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
My career story: Japan-EFL teaching and YLs + did CELTA. Did DELTA in UK. Went to Australia did Exam classes + IELTS. (1) #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@stella_maris05 Good night! #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 20:55 |
@HadaLitim for me 4 years teaching YL and GE all over the world,then EAP(pre sess)now Delta&MA and not sure what next - a holiday! #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
@BradELT @HadaLitim it's stories like this that make me realise I've done the right thing giving up the publishing job :) #eltchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
@angelos_bollas @fielsted @BradELT @HanaHainsworth Yeah, I think there's still the idea of TEFL for travelling/gap year etc #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
@HadaLitim dunno. Any suggestions? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
@HanaHainsworth Sounds like a well-deserved next step....and the holiday no doubt will open a new door )) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
@HadaLitim T advanced levels first, lower levels later - CELTA, Delta, MA, summer schools, Unis, teacher training #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:56 |
RT @racheldaw18: @BradELT @HadaLitim it's stories like this that make me realise I've done the right thing giving up the publishing job :) … |
| languageeteach |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@racheldaw18 @HadaLitim 1st step into teacher training = training Czech teachers of Russian with English and methodology. Loved it! #eltchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@angelos_bollas - No, why should it? This is perfectly legitimate in other professions! #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@racheldaw18 @BradELT You have. We have! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@HanaHainsworth Where pre sess? #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@KateLloyd05 @HadaLitim that's exciting that you and your boyf both get to share this world! My boyf is still in England atm... #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@HadaLitim @KateLloyd05 Me public sector-private sector-EAP-online BE #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
(2) Canada became CELTA trainer; Oz again CELTA trainer and DOS.UK CELTA trainer Ac Manager.Then Uni Presessional now uni lecturer #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@HanaHainsworth @HadaLitim just finished MA? #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@KateLloyd05 Oh I wouldn't know...you are well ahead of me )) Watching that space #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@MartinaEmke I definitely agree with you - some times Ts don't say that tho #ELTchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
(3) became DELTA trainer in UK too. Helped. #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 20:57 |
@racheldaw18 @HadaLitim get him CELTA d up! #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 20:58 |
@HanaHainswort where HanA? I will be in Sheffield this summer #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:58 |
@angelos_bollas Another role model for aspiring new teachers )) #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 20:58 |
@HadaLitim Trinity Cert, 2 years teaching at school I trained at, 2 years freelance in BCN, now freelance near Manchester #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:58 |
@languageeteach @racheldaw18 Fantastic! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:59 |
@juliacphang will be working for Manchester Uni as of July - let's meet #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:59 |
@joannacre @KateLloyd05 Wow!! You've done it all girl!! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 20:59 |
@HadaLitim Tell us your story Hada :) #ELTchat |
| BradELT |
6/3/2015 20:59 |
@angelos_bollas @fielsted @HanaHainsworth that's how I started - it grew into something much bigger :) #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 20:59 |
@HanaHainsworth Love it! Only a teacher would...#ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:00 |
@HanaHainsworth hahahaha - great! #ELTchat @HadaLitim |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:00 |
@juliacphang What a full on journey! And no doubt much more ahead #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:00 |
@angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Definitely :) Send me a message when you're here! #ELTchat |
| racheldaw18 |
6/3/2015 21:00 |
@HadaLitim and thank you Hada, that was very sweet :) *twitter embarrassed face!* up in 6 hrs tho for company class, so night all! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:01 |
@joannacre I know about you! :-P #ELTchat @juliacphang @HadaLitim |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 21:01 |
@angelos_bollas - Yes, that's true! #eltchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:01 |
In need of a summary writer, please #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:02 |
@angelos_bollas YLs in London for 3 yrs, int'l school GCSEs in Saudi for 6 years, adults at the BC for 8yrs, Celta, Delta, MA..#ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 21:02 |
@angelos_bollas @juliacphang @HadaLitim think my friend Cat is doing pre-sesh at Manchester uni this summer #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:02 |
@angelos_bollas @joannacre @HadaLitim Ooh! Where will you be Joanna? #ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 21:02 |
@KateLloyd05 @HadaLitim working on the dissertation, should be finished in a couple of months #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:02 |
@racheldaw18 See you and have a good one )) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
#ELTchat - Right folks, I need to go now. Many thanks 4 the great exchanges & 2 Angelos and Joanna for hosting. Til next time. :-) #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
Oh and quick shout out for a summary writer...pretty please #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
RT @racheldaw18: @HadaLitim and thank you Hada, that was very sweet :) *twitter embarrassed face!* up in 6 hrs tho for company class, so ni… |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
@HanaHainsworth mine finished m2 two weeks ago.hard work! Argentina will be fab! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
Who thinks contributing to #ELTchat by doing a summary is a step in career development? #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
@KateLloyd05 @angelos_bollas @juliacphang @HadaLitim how many ppl r doing pre sess here? #eltchat We should have a meet up!!! |
| mctalk |
6/3/2015 21:03 |
#Teacherdevelopment incorporates plenty of Life lessons imparted to learners, arousing ' learning curiosity, touching Ss' souls.#ELTchat |
| HanaHainsworth |
6/3/2015 21:04 |
@joannacre Newcastle Uni going back this summer too :) (so no break til Sept!) #ELTchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 21:04 |
@HadaLitim @angelos_bollas who's done it all now? ;0) #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:04 |
@joannacre @KateLloyd05 @angelos_bollas @HadaLitim Manchester's obviously the place to be ;) #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:04 |
Time to say bye everyone. So glad I made it. This was such a great reminder of why we do this. Thanks to you all #ELTchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 21:04 |
@MartinaEmke Not a host but thanks for thanking :) #eltchat |
| fielsted |
6/3/2015 21:05 |
@angelos_bollas I'll have a go #eltchat |
| KateLloyd05 |
6/3/2015 21:05 |
Right bedtime. Got a Russian lesson in the morning.cheers for that chat #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:05 |
Yey!! We do have a summary writer!!! #ELTchat https://t.co/2oBG3V56f7 |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:05 |
@angelos_bollas Absolutely! Got new connections&visits to my blog when I wrote last week's :) #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
RT @juliacphang: @angelos_bollas Absolutely! Got new connections&visits to my blog when I wrote last week's :) #ELTchat |
| MartinaEmke |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
@joannacre - Sorry, Joanna. #eltchat |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
@HanaHainsworth Oh! I taught there in 2011 and 2012!!! Where u there? #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
Last call for a summary writer! WANTED..a summary writer )) Oops did I ask for one already? #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
Good night everyone! Thanks for another great (and fast-paced) #ELTchat :) |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
@juliacphang O so fast!! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:06 |
@HadaLitim We got one!!! @Fielsted will write this one! #ELTchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:07 |
@angelos_bollas @Fielsted Hoooray!! Thanks #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:07 |
@fielsted Thanks for volunteering - Will send you the transcript soon :) #ELTchat |
| juliacphang |
6/3/2015 21:07 |
@HadaLitim Testing my speed typing skills ;) Great so many people here! #ELTchat |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:08 |
night night #ELTchat :-) Thanks for being here today! :) |
| joannacre |
6/3/2015 21:08 |
@juliacphang Nitiue nite everyone #eltchat! Great chat!! :D |
| GlenysHanson |
6/3/2015 21:08 |
#eltchat Thanks to all from this lurker. |
| angelos_bollas |
6/3/2015 21:09 |
@GlenysHanson You're always welcome to lurk even tho we missed your contributions :) #eltchat |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:10 |
@fielsted @angelos_bollas Thanks Fiona. Will send you the transcript asap )) Goodnight #ELTchat |
| GlenysHanson |
6/3/2015 21:11 |
@angelos_bollas #eltchat I retired 4 years ago so come from a different century, a different world. Not relevant to you young things. |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:12 |
@GlenysHanson I thought of you during the chat and wondered where you were. Happy to know you were lurking. )) Thanks #eltchat |
| GlenysHanson |
6/3/2015 21:14 |
@HadaLitim #eltchat Thank *you", Hada. |
| HadaLitim |
6/3/2015 21:15 |
RT @GlenysHanson: @HadaLitim #eltchat Thank *you", Hada. |
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