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.

Poems, poetry, poetic and poets – Project

2023-12-15

The world has sadly lost two excellent poets in the last few weeks. Here, Gerhard Erasmus looks at how poetry can help with language expression, explores how to help students write poetry, and ends with a poem as a memory of one of the lost poets.

If I wanted it done my way, I would have done it myself

2023-12-01

There is nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, but sometimes, it can hinder the development of those around you. Here, Gerhard Erasmus looks at why, and suggests that instead of striving for perfection, we should consider the role of reflection in improving and developing.

How to win friends and influence teachers

2023-10-20

It can be very easy to disconnect from the teachers you manage when the pressure is on. Gerhard Erasmus looks at how to utilise relationship building skills to get the best out of your staff through relationship building.

Finding your ‘why’

2023-09-11

There are many heartwarming and motivational stories about the effects teachers can have on their learners. But, what happens if you don’t have a special story to tell? What effect can you have then? Read on to find out how you are still making a massive difference, and in doing so, how you can find your ‘why.’

Where to start when there is so much information

2023-07-25

Professional development is a key aspect of teacher learning, but with the vast number of online resources, articles, books, blogs, magazines, webinars, and courses; it is almost impossible to know where to start and how to continue without being overwhelmed. So, how can you structure your learning to overcome this? Read on to find out.

Gerhard Erasmus

Poems, poetry, poetic and poets – Project

If I wanted it done my way, I would have done it myself

How to win friends and influence teachers

Finding your ‘why’

Where to start when there is so much information

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