Pavilion ELT blogs and vlogs

In this vlog post, Damien Herlihy examines the way we teach grammar from a different perspective and discusses whether we should be using a rules- or reasons-based approach. He follows this up with ideas of some writing tasks learners can do online to consolidate the recommended approach.

In a variety of educational contexts, teachers transition from teacher to administrator or manager. In this blog, Gerhard looks at a model that explains some of the stages teachers go through when they transition from teacher to manager.

As schools re-open, teachers are having to quickly adapt to ‘the new normal’. With classic tools of communicative lessons, like handouts and board games needing to be adapted or avoided, class dynamics become more challenging. This post discusses ways to keep lessons interactive while maintaining a safe distance.

How can you ensure a consistent flow of students into your school? Do you know where they all come from and their profiles? Do your teachers? Why is this important? Gerhard sheds light on the sales funnel and its application to help anyone’s ELT operation become more successful.

In this episode, having already focused on reading, writing and listening skills as part of The Internet as a Virtual Textbook series, Damien Herlihy turns his attention to virtual speaking practice to motivate students to use English orally beyond the confines of the (online) classroom.

Trust between teacher and students; teacher and manager; leader and team (and even in the team) is the glue the holds organisations and relationships together… and is a key characteristic of leadership. So, how can you build trust? And, can there ever be too much trust?

A lot has happened since we had to start teaching remotely. In this video, Rubens looks back and thinks about what we’ve learnt from our experience teaching English during the pandemic and how it can be useful as we start teaching in ‘the new normal’.

Flexibility and the ability to respond to student needs are essential qualities of the experienced teacher. In this blogpost, Gerhard Erasmus asserts that they’re just as essential in business and strategic planning.

In episode 4 of the Internet as a Virtual Textbook Series, Damien Herlihy focuses on reducing student anger with listening lessons in the English classroom.

Does the staff member running the non-academic side of a school really need an ELT background? Here, Gerhard Erasmus looks at the scope of non-academic management – and how an understanding of the other areas of the school feeds forward and back into the academic team.