Be a Better ESL Teacher | 10 Ways to UPGRADE your TEACHING in 2025

The thing about being a teacher is--you should be a life-long learner. Whether you've been teaching for 10 days or 10 years, there's always ways to improve! Here are 10 ideas for how to uplevel your teaching, especially your ESL and EFL teaching, in 2025! —————————————— // TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 00:41 Trust students more 02:48 Learn another language 05:46 Improve your teaching techniques 07:42 Integrate real-world contexts 10:09 Re-evaluate homework 11:16 Reflect on the last semester 14:39 Cut out time sucks 15:30 Add in culture 18:50 Foster independent learning and ownership 21:33 Have long-term scaffolding 23:45 Conclusion —————————————— //EXPLORE MORE VIDEOS Letter to Me Song Lesson:    • ESL SONG LESSON | Fun & Creative, Learning...   5 Creative ESL Homework Ideas:    • 5 ESL HOMEWORK Ideas | Fun, simple, creati...   How to Plan an ESL Lesson:    • TOP 3 ESL Lesson Plan Templates: ESA, Inpu...   2024 Fall Semester Reflection:    • 9 QUESTIONS to Wrap up the Year|  2024 Sem...   10 Things I Refuse to Do as an ESL teacher:    • Honest Teacher Talk, 10 Things I Absolutel...   Advice for New Teachers:    • What you NEED TO KNOW as a FIRST-TIME TEAC...   //DOWNLOADS FREE 9 Semester Reflection Questions: https://www.atlasteaching.com/store-2... // GET MORE CONTENT Website: www.atlasteaching.com Instagram: @atlasteaching // TEFL COURSE I RECOMMEND ITTT Course (Use this link or code GFAKC2024J for a 10% discount!) https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=GFAKC2... // WHAT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS Vlog camera: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-zv-... // WANT TO WORK WITH ME? For business inquiries, contact: [email protected] // ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Megan! I’ve been an ESL/EFL teacher in China for over 10 years. I share the tips and tricks, information and inspiration that I wish I had when I first started out teaching. I’m currently teaching at a university, while also getting my PhD in Curriculum Design. So if you’re looking for a fellow teacher who is balancing work, study, travel, and daily life, let’s be friends! Let me know what other videos you’d like to see from me—whether that be days in my life as a teacher, living abroad in China, travel videos, or specific advice on a topic! disclaimer: some links in the description may be affiliate links. I may receive a commission, which helps to support this channel, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting! Subscriber Count: