Esl Teaching Writing
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Darren Said:
Teaching ESL?We Answered:
It depends on what state you live in. Different states have different requirements for certification.In Virginia, you would need to get your Master's Degree in Education as well as taking the proper courses for the ESL certification.
For most teaching positions, you can not be hired in Virginia unless you are within 6 credits of certification.
You can contact the Department of Education of any state to find their requirements.
Good luck!
Lester Said:
Average pay for ESL teaching in NY (non K-12)?We Answered:
The $10 - $15 per hour rate is about right for working at a language school in NY with your background/experience. If I were you, I would put down $20 on Zoni's application and see what you get. Most people who work at these places are only doing it part-time (as a second job, usually).With your BA and CELTA you could make a lot more money if you chose to leave NY and teach abroad in Japan or Korea--ESL is lucrative there and you don't have to teach K-12 if you don't want to (just a thought)-you could do it for a year or two-save money and move back to NY.
Maurice Said:
Any teachers out there have any tips on teaching ESL?We Answered:
You have access to the internet. I would suggest you use it. You'll find lots of things there (tefl.com; eslcafe.com). Have you thought about having the better students teach the less proficient? The best way to learn a subject is to teach it.Bobby Said:
academic writing for esl students?We Answered:
She needs to have the students work on writing that they'll be doing in college/university, which involves writing essays. She could also teach them how to do reviews, how to analyze text, how to respond (based on personal opinion) to a text, and how to write summaries (that's what most college classes seem to require a basic knowledge of when it comes to writing).Traditional expository modes should be taught: cause-effect essays, illustration essays, process essays, definition essays, culminating in persuasive essays that include research that students have incorporated into them.
She'll need to teach conventions of Western essays, which include an introduction, body, and conclusion, along with thesis statements, topic sentences, and how to appropriately support each paragraph.
She'll also want to also teach the basics of citation (MLA and APA format), since that is often a new concept to non-Western students.
Having students work on the process of writing essays is also important so there is room for revision. She shouldn't look at grammar until the second-to-last draft of the essay so students can focus on content rather than get caught up in the grammar mistakes. They can always fix that last.
Picking up any College English Composition text would give her lots of ideas about how to structure the course. There are also many ESL texts available for academic writing. I'd suggest she consult those, too.
That's generous of you to help your friend, but if you aren't experienced in this, perhaps she needs to talk with another ESL teacher who is experienced in the matter.