Gerhard Erasmus

Gerhard Erasmus started blogging for Pavilion ELT in December 2019. He moved over to blog for the new look Modern English Teacher in January 2022 where he will continue to write about teaching and management issues, ways to teach pronunciation and other teaching/teacher training techniques. Gerhard has been involved in ELT management since 2006 as senior teacher, academic manager, and director of studies. He is currently based in Taiwan where he is Director of Studies and Course Director at a language school and teacher training centre. He is also a Trinity Certificate TESOL, TYLEC, and Trinity Diploma TESOL tutor. Alongside all of this, Gerhard is Coordinator of IATEFL LAMSIG (Leadership and Management Special Interest Group) and draws lots of his inspiration from the connections he has built with managers and leaders in ELT from across the globe. His management interests involve learning and development of managers, specifically those starting their careers as teachers, and it is also the focus of his current Educational Doctorate studies.

The climate crisis – What can educators and school leaders do?

2024-05-02

Educators and school leaders have a responsibility to work towards a bright future for their students. That future will not exist without a sustainable planet. But what can we actually do? Gerhard Erasmus explores a few practical ideas to get you started thinking about the climate crisis and implementing sustainability actions.

Is a CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL really still necessary – Part 2

2024-04-11

The CELTA and the Trinity CertTESOL have often been considered the ‘gold standard’ in ELT teaching. But is that still the case? In the second of two blogs, Gerhard Erasmus looks at them from an organisation’s point of view, and highlights some of the responsibilities we have towards newly qualified teachers.

Is a CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL really still necessary – Part 1

2024-02-29

It has long been said that the CELTA and the Trinity CertTESOL are the ‘gold standards’ in ELT teaching. But is that still the case? In the first of two blogs, Gerhard Erasmus considers whether these qualifications still hold value for teachers, whilst Part 2 will explore whether they still hold value for organisations.

Global Voices: A short story describing a South African teacher’s unique experience

2024-02-05

The author shares his experiences of teaching and training

I am just one person – Said 7 billion people

2024-01-25

We often feel disempowered because it feels like as individuals, we can have very little impact. Here, Gerhard Erasmus challenges that thinking with his own personal reflections, and gives practical suggestions of how educators can get involved within their local communities.

Gerhard Erasmus

The climate crisis – What can educators and school leaders do?

Is a CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL really still necessary – Part 2

Is a CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL really still necessary – Part 1

Global Voices: A short story describing a South African teacher’s unique experience

I am just one person – Said 7 billion people

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